City: Hamburg
Top Things to do in Hamburg
10 Nature & Parks in Hamburg That You Shouldn't Miss
Second only to Berlin in size and population, the city of Hamburg is home to one of the biggest harbors in Europe. A stroll along its many waterways and canals illustrates why it has been called the "Venice of the North." Don't miss a trip to the local fish market (Fischmarkt), the Merchants District (marked by its imposing red-brick architecture), a fine dining experience along the river or a night out in the university quarter. And did we mention the Reeperbahn (red light district)? It's quite famous for its… red lights.
Restaurants in Hamburg
1. Loki Schmidt Garten Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 55 reviews
The Botanic Garden Hamburg: location, map, opening times Free admission, opening times: daily from 9:00 a.m. to about 1 1/2 hours before sunset (closed on dec. 24 and dec. 31 and in case of icy walkways in winter). How to get there: S-Bahn line S1, station: Klein Flottbek. Bus line 21 and Metrobus 15 terminal stop. We kindly request to leave your dog outside the garden. A garden guide in english language is available at the entrance.
Reviewed By JindyJohn
I visited Loki Schmidt to see the Japanese garden and I was not disappointed. It is laid out faithful to the Japanese style, though it is not maintained to meticulous Japanese standards. The Chinese garden next to it is also laid out in Chinese style. Most of the garden is more typical of a botanical garden, set out in geographic zones, with the plants labelled. Even so, beauty arises here too. The rock garden is a surprising feature. Entrance is free but donations are welcome. Access is easy with Klein Flottbek S-bahn station and several bus routes on its doorstep.
2. Naturschutzgebiet Wittmoor
3. Kellinghusen Park
4. Binnenalster
5. Tierpark Hagenbeck
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,402 reviews
The Hamburg Zoo, opened in 1863, has a new elephant pavilion and new tropical aquarium. Animals are in naturalistic enclosures.
Reviewed By Echologist - Hamburg, Germany
I would suggest to move more or less straight to the large building housing penguins, sea lions, polar bears and birds. There is so much to see - and afterwards exploring the rest of the Park is lots of fun!
6. Alster Lakes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,058 reviews
You can take a guided boat tour of the lake, or rent a canoe. There are running/walking paths through the park, along with bars and cafes.
Reviewed By PieterImhof1 - Hoevelaken, The Netherlands
These two lakes are a place for relaxation, sporting, walking and joy. In the center of Hamburg city these lakes provide scenery to and from the Altstadt and the rest of the city. An easy trip to cycle around these lakes and get various impressions of hamburg, since the districts around the lake are quite different
7. Baaken Park
8. Old Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
The Tropengewächshaus: location, opening times The Tropengewächshaus (tropical greenhouse) is situated within the park 'Planten un Blomen' near Dammtor railway and S-Bahn station.
Reviewed By phdhebd - Manchester, United Kingdom
We had a wonderful walk in the botanical gardens on a trip out of busy Hamburg. The place is incredibly peaceful with a host of wonderfully arranged and carefully planned sections representing plants from around the world. We visited on a beautifully sunny day and enjoyed just sitting with a coffee and soaking up the atmosphere. We especially enjoyed seeing the beds full of poisonous and medicinal plants. The gardens are well worth a visit if you happen to be in Hamburg and are very easy to get to via public transport. This was one of the highlights of our holiday.
9. Port of Hamburg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,212 reviews
Reviewed By HerbertE10 - Uitikon, Switzerland
We did an Alster boat tour, had breakfast at Alex's, visited Michel, Miniaturmuseum, Hafenrundfahrt, Mary Popkins musical, Elbphilharmonie, Maritimes Museum brilliant, Planetarium was a flop, boat trip to Blankenese, Reeperbahn, St. Pauli, Hard Rock Café. City bus tour and many more
10. Planten un Blomen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,621 reviews
The botanic garden Park Planten un Blomen (plants and flowers) has fountains, a playground, and a rink for ice skating or blading.
Reviewed By cristinamenendez
Even if you try really hard, chances are you will not do this place justice. It is so beautiful! The minute you set foot in it you are transported to a world of beauty. It is really big and green, even in October! It is so well looked after...There are rivers, cascades, benches to sit and just take it all in, astonishing trees, breathtaking flowers, the Japanese garden is fantastic. If you only have time to do one thing in Hamburg, this should be at the top of your list.
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