Location: Hamm
Top Things to do in Hamm
9 Things to Do in Hamm That You Shouldn't Miss
Hamm (German pronunciation: [ˈham] ( listen), Latin: Hammona) is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located in the northeastern part of the Ruhr area. As of 2016 its population was 179,397. The city is situated between the A1 motorway and A2 motorway. Hamm railway station is an important hub for rail transport and renowned for its distinctive station building.
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Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By Clare O - Ballinasloe, Ireland
Visited the park with a friend and my three kids. My friend and I could relax and catch up while we watched my kids playing in the many Playgrounds this park has to offer. A visit to be butterfly house was a great bonus for all of us. The water playground was an absolute favourite with my three and I did have to be alert to make sure nobody got lost.
The staff at the park weren't the most costumer friendly, but the park was very busy on the day.
Make sure you have a nice refreshing drink or a bite to eat at the bistro on your way out - it's a great way to finish a lovely day at that park, especially if the day was hot and sticky.
2. Sri Kamadchi Ampal Tempel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By patara01 - Ruhr Area, Germany
If you are interested in religious architecture you shouldn´t miss the "Sri Kamadchi Ampal Tempel" at Hamm/Uentrop.
It´s the biggest South Indian style Hindu temple in Middle Europe and it´has been built and established for the Tamils community in Germany.
Although I arrived just when the service began they told me to come in and watch the ceremonies. You have only to pull off your shoes, no further dress code.
It was impressing, as the interior was as well. As Hindus have a vast number of deities there are many little temples (altars) in the hall, dedorated very ornated and colourful. The main God is Sri Kamadchi Ampal and the biggest altar inside is dedicated to her.
The service was very interesting and very different fom my Christian experiences.
After the service they told me to take part in the common meal in a separate house and this was impressing too: I´m not used to eat with my fingers, while sitting on the floor:-)). All in all it was a very exceptional experience and I would recommend it to everybody who is open minded to other religions and customs. And of course interested in religious artworks.
Opening hours are : 8:00am - 2:00pm and 5:00pm - 8:00pm.
Service is at 8:00am, 12:00 and 6:00pm
You can prebook a guided tour or join into a group tour as single person. I have just booked a guided tour next month, this time it wasn´t available.
BTW, the temple is located in the "middle of nowhere" so if you are going there by car you should go to Hamm -Uentrop and ask for the right direction.
If you are going by bus, N°33 is running from the front of the main station every hour. And don´t leave at the stated final stop, it´s two stops later: "Kranstraße".
3. Kurpark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By ChrisGinUK - London, United Kingdom
An Oasis in an otherwise unspectacular German town. Kurhaus restaurant for coffee and cakes. A very nice new restaurant in the converted old farmhouse off the Fährstrasse. A small Minigolf park over the Ahse river footbridge, but it’s hardly ever open. The Salinas is a great place to just sit and relax on a sunny afternoon. Feeding the ducks and ice skating are both now banned on the lake. Don’t forget to cross the Datteln-Hamm canal Lippe bridge for an Isenbeck beer at the Bootshaus.
4. Gut Kump
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By BerndEKappel
Ich hatte zum ersten Mal die Gelegenheit zu einem Besuch hier und war sehr positiv beeindruckt von diesem zu einem Hotel umgebauten Landgut. Es ist architektonisch sehr gelungen in der Balance von Moderne und der Bewahrung der ursprünglichen Gebäude.
Das Zimmer war geräumig und hell sowie sehr schön möbliert. Das Badezimmer war großzügig und modern angelegt und bestens ausgestattet.
Auch der Meetingraum im ehemaligen Pferdestall erfüllte unsere Anforderungen bestens.
Wie in einer Umgebung dieser Qualität nicht anders zu erwarten, waren auch das Frühstücksbüffet und der Service sehr zu unserer Zufriedenheit.
Alles bestens und sehr zu empfehlen.
5. Tierpark Hamm
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Michelle S
We went to the park with 3 kids from 5 to 11 and everyone enjoyed it. There are areas (and designated times for some areas) where the kids can actually pat different animals. There's a nice playground with picnic benches and reasonable priced food. You can also bring your dog for free.
6. Allee-Center Hamm
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3.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By tezpil - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
A clean new shopping mall with a good range of shops and some food outlets. Access can be through Ritter Passage or at either end.
7. Marktplatz
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By iatth57 - Hamm, Germany
Die Pauluskirche ist seit mehr als 500 Jahre das weithin sichtbare Zentrum von Hamm. Der Marktplatz ist seit Jahrhunderten die direkte Umgebung dieser zentralen Kirche. Dreimal wöchentlich bieten auch noch heute die Händler ihre Waren dar - Gemüse, Obst, Pflanzen, Fleisch und Haushaltswaren. Im Sommer und im Herbst ist der Marktplatz ein Ort vieler Veranstaltungen: Hammer Summer, Hamm kulinarisch, Hammer Weintage und der Stunikenmarkt. Im Dezember wird jedes Jahr der Weihnachtsmarkt mit der beliebten Eisbahnarena aufgebaut.
8. Pauluskirche
Overall Ratings
4 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By deguoren - Hamm, Germany
Eines der schoensten Kirchen in Westfalen,, mitten im Zentrum von Hamm stellt es den Mittelpunkt da,, Hier ist der Marktplatz und Platz fuer Veranstaltungen ,, wird oft von Touristen besucht ,, Ab und zu gibt es auch Kirchenmusik gruppen,,
super tradition
9. Waldbuehne Heessen
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By FT_BI72
Die Waldbühne liegt, wieder Name schon sagt, im Wald nahe des Ortsteils Heessen. Knapp 1800 Gäste haben Platz, alle Plätze sind zielsicher überdacht.
Die Preise sind, weil es ein Hobbyttheater ist, super (ca. 11€ für einen sehr guten Platz in einer Samstagabendvorstellung)!
Die schauspielerischen Leistungen sind nicht immer erste Klasse, aber das macht eben auch den Charme eines Amateurtheaters aus!
Das ganze wirkt wie eine fast private Vereinsgeschichte, was auch Getränke und Imbiss vor dem Theater betrifft: hier ist alles viel anfassbarer als in einem Profitheater! Und günstig ist es auch!
