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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Hamburg [2025]

Miniatur Wunderland
Miniatur Wunderland
Miniatur Wunderland
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Miniatur Wunderland

Miniatur Wunderland

4.6
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183 reviews
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6.6
Based on 24,020 reviews
860m from downtown
Phone +490403006800
Address: Kehrwieder 2/Block D, 20457 Hamburg, Germany
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
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No. 1 of Night Attractions in Hamburg
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󰀆Millennium Hamburg Model Exhibition
15-mile miniature Hamburg cityscape
󱨠Saved by 119 users󱨠41% positive reviews
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It is worth going. Buy tickets in advance. If you cannot make an appointment for a suitable time slot, choose the VR project and the entry time is not restricted. Three people must pay at least one VR fee.
What a fascinating place. An absolute favourite. Beware though that the place gets crowded all the time. Might need like an hour or two to get in. As for the activity, you could easily spend the whole day if you take your time and go through details. But it's a pity, the place gets lot of visitors. Also there is a restaurant inside with affordable meals.
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Port of Hamburg
Port of Hamburg
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Port of Hamburg

Port of Hamburg

4.6
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276 reviews
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5.7
From NZD 24.25
Based on 7,378 reviews
5.2 km from downtown
Phone +4940377090
Address: Hamburg, Germany
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
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No. 2 of Night Attractions in Hamburg
Highlights:
󰋄360° view of Hamburg Harbor
󰀆Ballet & sailing at May Festival
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Hamburg Port is a historic and bustling seaport, the largest in Germany and a key global trade hub. It boasts modern infrastructure, vital economic contributions, and fascinating attractions like the Elbphilharmonie and Speicherstadt. The port's commitment to sustainability and maritime culture make it a must-visit destination for a unique blend of history and modernity.
The Port of Hamburg is located in northern Germany. Friends who like to go to the port should not miss this place. You must go here when you come to Germany. It is really great. Friends, bring your favorite people with you.
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St. Nikolai Memorial
St. Nikolai Memorial
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St. Nikolai Memorial

St. Nikolai Memorial

4.3
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52 reviews
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5.6
From NZD 17.13
Based on 1,037 reviews
450m from downtown
Phone +494046898040
Address: Willy-Brandt-Straße 60, 20457 Hamburg, Germany
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
󱨜Elevator ride & Hamburg view
󱓊Built for St. Nicholas' protection
󱨠39% positive reviews
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It is not far from the town square to here. The surrounding area is a very beautiful area with ancient and beautiful houses. There are many beautiful restaurants and unique cafes hidden in the houses. It is a very relaxing place.
The building is very beautiful, and there are many beautiful old buildings with a long history around, which are well preserved. There are still people living or running shops. Walking in this city gives people a comfortable and cozy feeling.
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Hamburger Kunsthalle
Hamburger Kunsthalle
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Hamburger Kunsthalle

Hamburger Kunsthalle

4.2
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54 reviews
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5.5
From NZD 16.17
Based on 918 reviews
772m from downtown
Phone +4940428131200
Address: Glockengießerwall 5, 20095 Hamburg, Germany
Recommended sightseeing time: 3 hours
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󱓊Expert insights & unique architecture
Gothic & contemporary art collection
󱨠34% positive reviews
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The oil painting collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle is worth visiting. The lifelike figures, unique style of depicting natural landscapes, and religious story-themed oil paintings are fascinating. I highly recommend friends who like art to visit.
Excellent museum with a wide range of paintings. Get an application (you can even download it on free wi-fi at the museum) and listen to nice and informative audio guides. Even if you have no headphones the app works well and doesn’t disturb other visitors.
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Speicherstadt Museum
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Speicherstadt Museum

Speicherstadt Museum

4.5
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102 reviews
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5.5
Based on 5,109 reviews
974m from downtown
Phone +4940321191
Address: Am Sandtorkai 36, 20457 Hamburg, Germany
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
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󱓊19th-century European warehouse site
󱨜Red brick nightscape with lights
󱨠29% positive reviews
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This museum provides an excellent explanation about how the warehousing district evolved as a result of the unification of Germany under Bismarck, after which Hamburg was no longer a Free City therefore warehousing had to be concentrated within the Free Port. There are English explanations of each exhibit, which are shorter than those in German, however they are sufficient to understand what the museum is about. More detailed explanations in English are available on demand.
This is a fabulous little museum, not that easy to find. For just 4.50€ you learn all about the history of the whole area and what the key products were through the ages. There is even an iPad commentary in English to help, though it’s all pretty self-explanatory.
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Hamburg City Hall
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Hamburg City Hall

Hamburg City Hall

4.5
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170 reviews
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5.3
115m from downtown
Phone 040428312064
Address: Rathausmarkt 1, 20095 Hamburg, Germany
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
󰀆Admire murals & sculptures here
󱓊16 stone pillars showcase German celebrities
󱨠26% positive reviews
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Our tour guide Savvy was fabulous. He gave us an educational and fun tour of your beautiful city. As first timers to Hamburg, it gave us a great overview of the area.
The Hamburg City Hall in Germany used to be a place where units worked, but now it has been turned into a tourist attraction. You can visit here from Monday to Sunday. I feel that the working environment inside is quite good, and you can also learn about the history of Hamburg, Germany.
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Jungfernstieg
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Jungfernstieg

Jungfernstieg

4.4
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86 reviews
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5.0
Based on 1,151 reviews
307m from downtown
Phone +49403501870
Address: Hamburg, Germany
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
󱓊Sunday stroll for singles
Shopping & boat sightseeing
󱨠48% positive reviews
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I’ve been in Hamburg a few times and every time I came to the same conclusion: it’s a cold, wet and unfriendly city. It’s probably just me, but if you like friendly and sunny places and enjoy the outdoors, Hamburg is most likely not for you (and me).
There is a history in Hamburg, Germany. This place is very beautiful. If you come here on a cloudy day, you will feel it very special. If you want to come here, you can search for the history here on the Internet in advance.
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Elbphilharmonie Hamburg
Elbphilharmonie Hamburg
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Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

4.5
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46 reviews
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4.8
Based on 3,889 reviews
1.2 km from downtown
Phone +49403576660
Address: Platz d. Deutschen Einheit 4, 20457 Hamburg, Germany
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
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No. 3 of Night Attractions in Hamburg
Highlights:
󰋄360° platform overlooking cityscape
󱓊Old warehouses & modern fusion
󱨠60% positive reviews
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Views are pretty awesome, and a stunning piece of architecture to say the least.. You can walk all the way around the observation plaza, so 360 degree views across the Hafencity, Port and beyond! It's free entry up to the first plaza, it has toilets, shop and a restaurant, so some great facilities if your unsure if it's worth the trip. A great little place to take some pictures if your on a budget, want to kill some time or just love ships and dockland. You might also be able to catch an orchestral view 😉. Recommended.
This modern concert hall should be on every Hamburg-visitors list of destinations. Stunning modern architecture right next to the river Elbe. The view is quite nice
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Alter Elbtunnel
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Alter Elbtunnel

Alter Elbtunnel

4.3
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67 reviews
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4.5
Based on 5,426 reviews
1.9 km from downtown
Phone +4940 115
Address: Bei den St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken, 20359 Hamburg, Germany
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
󱨜Walk through a century-old tunnel
󱓊Witness Hamburg's historic underground
󱨠30% positive reviews
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A tunnel under the Yibei River is said to have been excavated for more than a hundred years. At that time, the conditions were very backward, but the tunnel under the Yibei River was really very powerful, very spacious and efficient.
The tunnel is about 426 meters long. From the elevator down to the end, you can walk along the tunnel to the opposite bank, take the elevator out from the opposite bank, and turn to the platform near the water. You can see the scenery of the opposite bank. On the other side, large cruise ships will also be docked. They are about 6-7 stories tall. The blue and white exterior decorations are very striking. Because you can see the scenery, it's worth walking, and you can see the Hamburg port from a long distance.
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Volksparkstadion
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Volksparkstadion

Volksparkstadion

4.2
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19 reviews
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4.4
Based on 430 reviews
7.4 km from downtown
Phone +494041551887
Address: Uwe-Seeler-Allee 7, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
󱨜Feel the passion of football at a World Cup stadium
Underground heating ensuring winter game viewing
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Hamburger Arena is a very large green venue. Hamburger Arena has many enthusiastic sports fans. The whole venue is football-themed and matches are often held here.
The Hamburg Stadium was the venue for the 2006 World Cup in Germany and it was also rated a five-star stadium by FIFA.
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