What to See in Hamburg

Originally built in 1892 under the guidance of Albert Ballin, the complex was built to provide medical care and accommodation to migrants, who were emigrating to the United States on HAPAG ships. The complex was converted into a museum, though its original design and layout is not the same because parts of the complex were destroyed.…

Glockengießerwall north of Hauptbahnhof. Open Tu-Su 10AM-6PM, Th 10AM-9PM. The museum houses an important collection of paintings from the 19th century with works from Max Liebermann, Lovis Corinth, Philipp Otto Runge, Caspar David Friedrich, Adolf Menzel, and modern arts. It rises on both sides of a paved court. The Baroque building on one side has the older works.…

Completed in 1911, it links both sides of the river Elbe. A lift or stairs bring you the 24 metres down into the tunnel. You then walk through one of its two 427 metre long pipes having 12 metres of water over your head. At the other side, you again walk up the stairs or take a lift. The tunnel is decorated with ceramic arts of maritime motifs (e.g. fish, mussels, seals, old boots).…

St. Petri has been a cathedral in the 12th century or possibly even earlier. As with other Hauptkirchen, the present version is one of many successive, and was actually only completed in 1878 after the great fire in 1842 consumed its predecessor. In turn, however, St. Petri survived the Second World War relatively intact.…

Hamburg's impressive was built in 1897 out of sandstone in neo-Renaissance style, including a 112 m tower. The square in front of the city hall is the Rathausmarkt, hosting many events especially in summer. Inside there are several magnificent halls used for representative purposes and sittings of government and parliament.…

The building of the Patriotic Society was erected following the great fire of 1842 on the former site of the old town hall of Hamburg. Built using the most modern technology at that time, including concrete substructure, and featuring modern techology such as flush toilets, it was nevertheless kept in a style that was an interpretation of the surrounding medieval architectural heritage.…

Situated on an island, it traditionally served as the church of the seamen. The base of its spire, dating from the 13th century, is the second oldest building preserved in the city. The church is also famous for its centuries-old organ, played by Bach when he was visiting the city.…

The museum is a leading centre for art, applied art, and design. Its collections of work from Europe and the Middle and the Far East are of the finest-quality and span all epochs from the Ancient World to the present day. They also have many activities and concerts (see the Classical Music section).…

The Chocoversum is a "museum" run by chocolate manufacturer Hachez from Hamburg's fellow Hansestadt Bremen. Rather than focus on exhibiting historic artifacts, it presents the process of making chocolate from the plantation up to the finished confection. There is also a studio where visitors can try their hands at being a chocolatier.…

The youngest and the only baroque church of the five. The current building is actually not the original St. Michaelis - the one that formerly stood in the location (built 1647-1669) was destroyed by a lightning strike in 1750 and it was not until 1786 that the present church was erected on the site.…

St. Jacobi has been a parish since the 12th century, when it was not even within Hamburg's then city walls. The present-day church is a reconstruction of the late medieval one from the 15th century, which was destroyed during the second world war. The reconstruction afforded St.…

New 'architectural lighthouse' of Hamburg. On the top of a huge old warehouse a 110 metres tall modern philharmonic hall with glass façade and waveshaped roof is being built. Completion is scheduled for 2016 (but has been pushed back in the past), when advance ticket sales will begin.

Holstenwall, close to Underground station "St. Pauli". This is the museum of city history, bringing the past to life with a lot of models showing the development of the harbour and the city. The club "MEHEV" is showing a 40-year old and one of the largest scale model railroads here.

Under the building you can visit the remains of the bishops tower, from the 11th century. On the other side of the road, you can currently see excavations in progress, seeking the remains of the small fortress Hammaburg, which was erected in the 9th century giving Hamburg its name

The street was a place for squatters in the 1980s and was well known by the media when there were "battles" between the Autonomous movement and the police. Some squats still exist there, though the "80s-Myth" is dead. You can go to the Punksbar "onkel otto" or eat at the "vokü".

The Deichtorhallen is one of the best known exhibition galleries worldwide. The historical buildings are divided into an exhibition hall for contemporary art and the "House of Photography". Together the two buildings organize a highly diverse program of changing exhibitions.

All five main churches of Hamburg were damaged in World War II. But in contrast to the other four, St. Nikolai has not been re-erected making it a memorial against war. The steeple is still standing and visitors can take an elevator to the top for a view of the city

Is the world's largest model railway layout. The panoramas include parts of Hamburg, the Alps, the American west, and a Scandinavian exhibit which features automated ships on a body of water. It also has an airport exhibit with automated planes which taxi and fly.

Biggest of all mosques in Hamburg. Centre of the religious and cultural life of the huge Iranian community. The Imams of Hamburg happen to have played important roles in Iran's religious and political everyday life since their installation in the 1950s.

Since 1995, this neo-romanesque church is the cathedral of the youngest Roman Catholic archbishop of Germany. Though the church has not the splendor one might expect, next to it you may find the first statue world wide of the late pope, John-Paul II.

Privately owned museum in HafenCity near Speicherstadt district houses a collection of thousands model ships, construction plans, uniforms and photographs on ten floors in the oldest preserved warehouse in Hamburg (from 1879).

The house, depicting the form of a ship, is probably the best example of the 1920s style of "Kontorhaus" architecture. Large office buildings are displayed in the typical, northern red brick style.

Is a live-action presentation of the "darker times" of Hamburg. It is probably mostly suited for a younger, easily impressed audience. But it might not be suitable for young children.

There is a sculpture honoring the Beatles. Also in the Reeperbahn area are clubs where the Beatles played at various times from 1960-1962, including the Indra club and Star Club.

branch of Museum of Labour located in docklands warehouse. History of the district and tea and coffee trade. Entrance: € 3.60, discounts apply.

Look at the erecting process from an orange observation tower, which allows nice views on the HafenCity, the harbour, and the river.

Hamburg's Zoo. Admission: €20, children 4–16 years: €15, family: €60-70, with Tropen-Aquarium: €30, children: € 21, family: €85-98.

Biggest English-speaking church in Hamburg. Meets 12:30-2PM on Sundays. Large Young Adult Group that meets Tuesdays as well.

Here can find information about the new buildings and whole district. The InfoCenter also provides free guided tours

Museum cargo ship moored at the port of Hamburg. Hosts temporary exhibitions. Accommodation in cabins is possible.

Between the buildings, there is a little courtyard called Rathaushof with its fountain Hygieia-Brunnen

dating from the beginning of the 20th century as most buildings around, but looking much older

The shopkeeper-office-flats are the last example of a typical 17th century housing estate.

Has a pretty good Planetarium situated in an old water tower in the middle of the park.

The area west of Hamburg's central railway station is mainly a shopping district

One of the biggest non-nuclear Soviet submarines, moored near to the Fischmarkt.

Museum sailing ship (three masted bark) from 1896 moored at the port of Hamburg.

Located in the Speicherstadt. They claim to be the world's only spice museum.

Dedicated to Altona's, Hamburg's and northern Germany's cultural history.

This is where formerly big cruise liners docked when coming to Hamburg.

with the statues of Graf Adolf III and Bishop Ansgar on both sides

This is the site where Hamburg's harbour was some centuries ago

Situated in the traditionally Jewish Grindel neighbourhood.

Hamburg's oldest remaining bridge from the 17th century

A park in the city with an emphasis on flower displays.

Ensemble of traditional half timbered merchant houses

The big red lighthouse ship hosts a restaurant today.

Great views on Landungsbrücken and the sights behind.

The hop market with its fountain Vierländerinbrunnen

Germany's only floating church in Rothenburgsort.

Museum of car prototypes, nice shop inside.

Hyper-modern building of the publishers

One of the world's biggest graveyards.

Hamburg's city and yacht harbour.

Baroque church in Sankt Georg.

Baroque church in Ottensen.

At the Außenalster

Historical boats.