City: Hamburg
Top Things to do in Hamburg
What to do and see in Hamburg, Germany: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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. 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!
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Altona City Hall
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4.5 based on 4,066 reviews
Reviewed By JohnPaul78 - Swindon, United Kingdom
Went here whilst in Hamburg its right in the centre of the city and well worth a visit the architecture is amazing.
7. 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!
8. 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.
9. Harbor Piers
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4.5 based on 2,071 reviews
Reviewed By Vladimiramirela - Mississauga, Canada
Very touristic and plenty of activity offers, including river and canal cruises and local tours. Also very picturesque, a perfectly balanced mix of historical buildings, modern architecture, and natural beauty.
10. Alter Elbtunnel
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4.5 based on 5,250 reviews
Reviewed By BennyNielsen1960
Go there it is worth the visit and a very nice walk........think how things have developed in such a few yers
