City: Hamburg-Altstadt
Top Things to do in Hamburg-Altstadt
What to do and see in Hamburg-Altstadt, Germany: The Best Things to do
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.
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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. Dialog in Silence
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5.0 based on 48 reviews
Dialogue in Silence® builds on the successful formula of Dialogue in the Dark®. What happens here is an exchange of roles in which our guests step into ‘a different, silent world’. They wear noise-cancelling headphones and are guided through the world of silence by our deaf colleagues, who take them on a journey which is nevertheless alive with communication. They experience the beauty of non-verbal communication, and learn how to speak with their hands and to hear with their eyes. Allow your hands to dance and your face to express yourself! Learn from our experts in body and sign-language. This is a journey which will enrich you with insights into the fascinating world in which deaf people are able to communicate; it offers you new ways of understanding. In our 60 minute tours, deaf staff members lead you in small groups of no more than 12 people through our especially sound-proofed exhibition rooms.
4. Theaterschiff Das Schiff
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
5. Opolum
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5.0 based on 471 reviews
6. 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.
7. Speicherstadt
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4.5 based on 4,972 reviews
Reviewed By WLae - Hamburg, Germany
This historic part of the ancient harbour warehouse area is an impressive view as well as a cool place with lots of museums (minatur wondeland, ship-paintings, tee ....), amusement (Hamburg Dungeon, Dinner in the dark, ...). Further it is very close to the Elbphilharmonie which has been built on top of a former warehouse in that area. Special boat tours are available at Landungsbrücken to have a look at the old buildings from the waterside.
8. Chile House
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4.5 based on 343 reviews
Reviewed By Steve4H - Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Impressive architecture, worth a visit if you are in to that sort of thing. It is however, strangely captivating!
9. Deichstrasse
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4.5 based on 297 reviews
The historic residential area dates back to the 14th century and consists of restored houses.
Reviewed By debsywalker - Slough, United Kingdom
Small but perfect, this tucked away street is a little slice of architectural history. Restaurants and cafes are the main businesses now so worth a lunch stop. Also spot the plaques to the Jewish fallen, they are all over the city and I found two here.
10. Rathausmarkt
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4.5 based on 917 reviews
Reviewed By mr_rubenschmidt - Burnham, United Kingdom
The best Christmas Market on the go in Hamburg!!! Decorations are above & beyong, lovely food and great drinks as well!!! Highly recommended!!!
