City: Hamburg
Top Things to do in Hamburg
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Hamburg, Germany
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. Miniatur Wunderland
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5.0 based on 22,346 reviews
Miniatur Wunderland is the world’s largest model train exhibit, and still growing. See trains running through recreations of Hamburg and the coast, Austria, the Grand Canyon and Scandinavia.
Reviewed By mctedo - London, United Kingdom
We stayed for 3 hours and thoroughly enjoyed our stay, there's lots of little details to see in the scenes and the airport with planes taking off and landing is impressive. The venue gets quieter later, it was a bit too full when we arrived at 2:30pm, and there are reduced price tickets near closing time. There's a cloakroom (50 cents) before the entrance, or lockers with returnable 1€ in the café. They ask you not to take rucksacks into the exhibition.
2. Dialog in the Dark
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5.0 based on 646 reviews
Dialog im Dunkeln is an experiential exhibition in complete darkness, which is not possible to explore on your own. Your blind host will guide you through the completely darkened exhibition in a small group of no more than 8 people. Equipped with a blind cane, you discover the world that we usually take for granted in a completely new way. You hear, feel and find your bearings in various non-visual situations of daily life; going for a walk in the park, crossing a busy city-street, going on a boat trip as well as visiting our Dark Bar. This is an experience which will stay alive in your memory long after your visit. Blind and visually-impaired guides are there to ensure your well-being at every step through this unfamiliar landscape. The last stop on our tour is at the Dark Bar, where you can talk about your experience over a drink with our guides, who are happy to answer all the questions which naturally arise during the tour.
Reviewed By hendriko74 - London, United Kingdom
Took the 90 minute tour which was absolutely worth it with my 3 kids (14, 16, 18) who also absolutely enjoyed it. Besides the experience to try to orient yourself in pitch darkness the tour provides insight into the obstacles of blind people. You can ask any questions and will receive valid answers. Next stop will be dialogue in silence.
3. Opolum
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5.0 based on 471 reviews
4. Panik City
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5.0 based on 347 reviews
The Panik City is a unique multimedia experience about the life and work of Udo Lindenberg - one of Germany’s most prolific, famous and successful performing artists. Situated in the St. Pauli Klubhaus at the heart of Hamburg’s entertainment district on the Reeperbahn. Visitors are invited to take a 90 minute tour through Panik City in groups of up to 20 people. Tours start every half hour and are held in German language only. Through multivision storytelling, 270° video projection, singing with a virtual Udo, augmented reality, interactive painting and virtual reality, visitors get to touch, hear and see Udo as they have never seen him before in six rooms over 700m². Panik City reveals the personal and political side of the man behind the rock legend and is designed for all age groups, fans and anyone interested in rock n’ roll, pop music, art, culture and German history.
5. St. Michael's Church
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4.5 based on 4,244 reviews
This huge 18th-century cathedral is Hamburg's best known architectural landmark.
Reviewed By Trac4 - Howell, United States
The Michel is a beautiful old and historic church. When we visited there was a Christmas market in the basement - pretty, but very crowded as well. The church itself is a beautiful place to just sit, reflect, and admire. Outside in front of the church was another Christmas market with booths and vendors, plus a Kemmsche Braune Kuchen bus which sold the famous cookies. I was thrilled to find it there. Definitely worth a visit to this beautiful church at any time of the year!
6. Binnenalster
7. Alster
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4.5 based on 1,516 reviews
Hamburg's outer port area provides visitors an escape from the crowds of the downtown area, featuring a number of recreational paths.
Reviewed By JesperRed - Copenhagen, Denmark
We made the walk on a sunny September Sunday. So nice. Plenty of nice places for food or coffe. Nice view. Take care of the bicycles.
8. Jungfernstieg
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4.5 based on 1,133 reviews
This street is famous for its concentration of quality fashion stores.
Reviewed By curiosityseeker19
A must! with lots of food, wine/beer and vending booths all lite up with Christmas lights and trees all in front of the beautiful town hall. Large market starts at the HaupBahnhof.
9. Tierpark Hagenbeck
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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!
10. Kunsthalle Hamburg
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4.5 based on 798 reviews
This huge art museum specializes in European painting. The historic building itself is worth the price of admission.
Reviewed By 361siegfriedr
Not many galeries offer such a wealth of paintings, spanning over such an ark of art history. Both german, flamish and italien masters from the 15-hundreds to the 19th century can be observed, and an impressive collection of impressionism, expressionism and modern art is also worth spending time at.
