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Travel Guide Germany Hamburg
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    Hamburg Reiseführer - Blick auf die Binnenalster in Hamburg am Abend. Photo: Frank Jeßen, stock.adobe.com

Hamburg

Hamburg is the kind of place that outdoor enthusiasts return to over and over. Looking for trip ideas? Your exclusive travel guide allows you to quickly plan your perfect adventure. Gather info on the best tours throughout the region, events, the most notable sights as well as huts and hotels. Here is a brief collection of the best tips for Hamburg:
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Activities in Hamburg


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Attractions in Hamburg


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Historical Site · Hamburg
Historic warehouse district
Hamburg

World's largest warehouse complex in the port of Hamburg

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Museum · Hamburg
Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg
Hamburg

Miniatur Wunderland is the largest model railway installation in the world and is one of Germany's ...

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Museum · Hamburg
Planetarium Hamburg
Hamburg

The 38 metre high tower, which now houses the planetarium, was built in 1913-1914 as a water tower.

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Castle or palace · Hamburg
Bergedorf Castle
Hamburg

Museum for Bergedorf and the Vierlande

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Architecture · Hamburg
Chilehaus
Hamburg
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Chilehaus was one of the first high-rise buildings in Hamburg and is an icon of German Brick ...

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Church · Hamburg
Church of St. Michael
Hamburg

Main church and landmark of the city of Hamburg

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Market · Hamburg
Hamburg fish market
Hamburg

Fish market in Hamburg's Altona district

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Concert Hall · Hamburg
Elbphilharmonie
Hamburg

Concert hall and new landmark of Hamburg in the Hafencity district. In addition to its cultural use, ...

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Shipping · Hamburg
Landungsbrücken Hamburg
Hamburg

Transport hub in the port of Hamburg

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Park · Hamburg
Planten un Blomen
Hamburg

The Planten un Blomen park is a green oasis in the heart of Hamburg. With an area of around 47 ...

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The gateway to the North Sea

The maritime flair makes the port city on the Elbe something very special. Famous sights are not only Germany's largest seaport, but also the landing stages, the fish market with its fish auction hall and the historic Speicherstadt, where merchants used to receive goods from all over the world. On a walk through the old and warehouse districts, you will get to know this side of the metropolis at first hand.
Hiking Trail · Hamburg
Walk through Hamburg's old town
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Distance 8.2 km
Duration 2:02 h
Ascent 15 m
Descent 15 m

Pleasant walk through the northern German port metropolis past interesting sights such as St. Michael's Church, the Elbphilharmonie, and the ...

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With just under 2 million inhabitants, Germany's second-largest city is shaped by water. It lies about 100 km inland from the mouth of the Elbe into the North Sea and is crossed by the Bille and Alster rivers. The city's canals and canals are spanned by more than 2,000 footbridges and bridges and surrounded by parks that invite you to take a stroll. Particularly worth seeing are the park „Planten un Blomen“ and the fruit-growing areas of the Vier- und Marschlande to the south of the city.

The Port of Hamburg is one of the largest transshipment ports in the world. Sea-going vessels arrive in the city from the North Sea via the Lower Elbe or from the Baltic Sea via the Kiel Canal, where almost 300 berths are available for the 8,000 or so ships that call here every year. The best way to explore this gigantic traffic hub is to take a harbour tour or visit one of the numerous museum ships.

Sporty and active in and around Hamburg

Numerous parks and forests, the Elbe and Alster rivers and the harbour invite you to take entertaining tours in and around Hamburg. No matter whether you want to go on foot or by bike: On the following pages you will find some suggestions for successful excursions in the Hanseatic city.
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Authentic Experiences and Guided Tours

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    Organized hiking · Hamburg
    Hamburg: Elbphilharmonie Guided Tour with Access to the Plaza
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    Organized hiking · Hamburg
    Sex & Crime Tour in St. Pauli - Above 18 Only
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    Organized hiking · Hamburg
    Elbphilharmonie Exterior Guided Walking Tour
  • from €56.90
    Expeditions · Hamburg
    Hamburg City Pass: Included Entry to Multiple Attractions & Public Transport
  • from €33.00
    Cycling · Hamburg
    City Biketour
  • from €25.00
    Organized hiking · Hamburg
    Hamburg Complete Nightlife Reeperbahn & St. Pauli Tour
  • from €11.90
    Expeditions · Hamburg
    Hamburg CARD: 150+ Attractions & Public Transport
  • from €45.00
    Expeditions · Hamburg
    1/2/3/4/5-Day Hamburg City Pass
  • from €64.90
    Expeditions · Hamburg
    SIXX PAXX Theater Hamburg
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    Expeditions · Hamburg
    Emigration Museum BallinStadt Hamburg
  • from €22.50
    Expeditions · Hamburg
    Hamburg: Reeperbahn Guided Tour + 1 Drink
  • from €34.50
    Ferries & Boat tours · Hamburg
    2-Hour Harbor Cruise in Hamburg with Live Commentary in German
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  • Webcams · Hamburg
    Hamburg › North-West: Hamburger Segel-Club e.V.
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    Winterhude: Planetarium
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    Hamburg: Friedhof Öjendorf (Haupteingang) - Dringsheide - Schiffbeker Weg - Öjendorfer Park
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    Hamburg › South: Lokstedt
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    Hamburg: Holstenstraße
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    Hamburg: Traditionsschiffe im Sandtorhafen, Magellan-Terrassen
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    Hamburg-Mitte: Außenalster barca Webcam
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    Reinbek › South: Bergedorf
  • Webcams · Hamburg
    Hamburg-Nord: Mundsburg Tower
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    Hamburg: Livespotting - Live von den Landungsbrücken bei Blöckbräu an der Elbe
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    Hamburg: Livespotting - Webcam am Cruise Center in Altona im Hamburger Hafen
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    Hamburg: Hamburg Airport
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Aussichtsreiche Rundtour von Hamburg-Mitte aus über die HafenCity und die Neustadt by Stefan
October 26, 2025 · Community
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Hike Bergedorf - Aumühle (Hamburg region) by Uwe
October 15, 2025 · Community
Wunderbar, diese Tour ist sehr zu empfehlen!! Sehr abwechslungsreich und unbedingt an diese Wegbeschreibung halten, besser geht es nicht.
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Route done on October 15, 2025
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Haake-Trail by Stefan
October 12, 2025 · Community
Sehr schöne Laufrunde durch die Harburger Berge, vielen Dank dafür!
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