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Hamburg Dungeon
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Hamburg Dungeon
Hamburg Dungeon is a tourist attraction that teaches visitors about the gruesome side of Hamburg's past using character-actors in rooms that reflect the era. It is located in the Speicherstadt district of the city.
Hamburger Kunsthalle
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Hamburger Kunsthalle
Hamburger Kunsthalle is a huge art museum specializing in European paintings from Germany and beyond. The historic building has been newly renovated and includes an older and more modern wing. It is located in Hamburg, Germany.
Elbphilharmonie Hamburg
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Elbphilharmonie Hamburg
Elbphilharmonie Hamburg is one of the biggest and most acoustically advanced concert halls in the world. It is located on the Kleiner Grasbrook peninsula of the Elbe River in the HafenCity quarter of Hamburg, Germany. Baumwall metro station on Hamburg's metro line 3 is close by, and the nearest bus stop is Am Kaiserkai.
Dialoghaus Hamburg
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Dialoghaus Hamburg
Dialoghaus Hamburg is a sensory experience and exhibition designed to make us more aware of the challenges faced by the blind, deaf, and non-verbal. Blind and deaf hosts lead you through certain everyday obstacles and challenges, from a walk in the park, to crossing a busy street and boarding a boat. It's more difficult than you might think! Dialoghaus Hamburg is located in the Hamburg Speicherstadt, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The venue can be easily reached by public transport from the city center and the harbor area.
Wachsfigurenkabinett Panoptikum
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Wachsfigurenkabinett Panoptikum
At 130 years old, The Wachsfigurenkabinett Panoptikum is Germany's oldest wax museum. It is located in Hamburg. Visitors can pose for photos with modern celebrities, historical figures, politicians and more, plus enter the scary Chamber of Horrors.

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Museum Ship RICKMER RICKMERS

Museum Ship RICKMER RICKMERS is a fully rigged 19th-century sailing ship that is now open to the public for exploration. Wander round this heritage art museum, one of the top attractions in Hamburg.
4.6 / 5 (32)
From HK$49.60
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Internationales Maritimes Museum

The Internationales Maritimes Museum is located 15 minutes from Hamburg Central Station or 10 minutes from the Town Hall. It can be reached by public transport.
4.7 / 5 (36)
From HK$124.01
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Automuseum PROTOTYP

Automuseum PROTOTYP is a museum which features classic cars, and is devoted to the history and achievements of the stars of the auto industry. It is located in Hamburg, Germany, not far from the Elbphilharmonie concert hall and the neighboring UNESCO World Heritage Speicherstadt district.
4.4 / 5 (14)
From HK$82.67
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Zur Ritze

The Zur Ritze is a pub in the Hamburg district of St. Pauli. Known for its inviting entrance and noted boxing gym (Mike Tyson and both Klitschko brothers trained there), the pub is a famous spot on the renowned Reeperbahn.
5.0 / 5 (2)
From HK$206.68
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Emigration Museum Hamburg

The Emigration Museum Hamburg (BallinStadt) is a former halfway house/temporary shelter in the Port of Hamburg, where millions of European emigrants stayed before making their journey to the Americas. The buildings were destroyed by the Nazis in 1934, but were later rebuilt true to their original form in the early 2000s. Today it serves as a permanent museum exhibition memorializing the millions who passed through on the way to the New World.
4.8 / 5 (15)
From HK$99.21
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St. Michael

St. Michael's Church, affectionately known as 'Michel', is one of Hamburg's five Lutheran main churches. It's also the most famous church in the city, so make sure you pay it a visit. St. Michael is considered one of the finest Hanseatic Protestant baroque churches.
From HK$165.34
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Cap San Diego

The MS Cap San Diego is the largest seaworthy museum-ship in the world. It is an unmissable general cargo ship located in central Hamburg.
5.0 / 5 (4)
From HK$78.54
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Pulverfass Cabaret

Germany's hottest men's performing arts show is back, and it's bigger and better than ever. Pre-book your entry ticket to the show and come straight to the source of your fantasies at the Pulverfass Cabaret, in the heart of Hamburg at the famous Reeperbahn district.
From HK$536.54

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Language

German

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Euro (€)

Dialing code

+49

Time zone

Central European Time (CET)

A growing city

With a growing reputation as one of of the coolest cities in the world, Germany’s second-biggest city and largest port makes for a bubbling melting pot of internationals. The sea-facing buildings make atmospheric spots for some of the country’s best restaurants, while parts of the Reeperbahn red-light district rival those found in Amsterdam. Hamburg is famed for its classical music, and locals are proud of their concert hall, the Elbphilharmonie. But music festivals all year round, and the pulsing nightlife prove the scene today is more dynamic. Want to see for yourself? Look for the nightclub that used to be a WWII bunker.

Getting around

If you’re a culture vulture with a big to-do list, it’s a good idea to get yourself a day pass and take advantage of all of Hamburg’s convenient public transport. Public buses cover the whole city across several different lines, while the ferry system can offer a scenic alternative. Ferries glide their way every 15 minutes, all day, along the Elbe and between HafenCity and Teufelsbrück. The U-Bahn and S-Bahn trains are simple to figure out and will take you everywhere else. But even when they stop for the evening, you don’t have to - just look for the handy night buses.

Weather & when to go

There’s lots to keep you busy in happening Hamburg all year round. Boasting excellent museums and indoor activities, the city will keep you warm and cozy all winter when temperatures are hovering around the freezing mark. In the summer, soak up some rays in the beautiful parks, or take a stroll around the waterfront where the warehouses and grain elevators of old are now stunning apartments and shopping areas. Ride a boat while the weather is at its best. Summer temperatures average in the high 80's to low 70's F, but it can rain sporadically so always take an umbrella in your bag, just in case.

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Decks and wrecks at the International Maritime Museum

Hamburg's maritime history awaits inside the oldest surviving storage building in the Port of Hamburg, now a sprawling museum across nine decks. Get your fix of nautical history and count how many LEGO bricks it took to build their special version of the Queen Mary II. See how you fare at sailing on the 'steering wheel' simulator, but watch out for the pirates! Journey through maritime progress from antiquity to the 20th century and watch a timelapse movie of a ship being built. This is one fun museum for wannabe sailors of all ages.

Germany’s biggest clock bell at St. Michael's Church Hamburg

One of Hamburg's landmark churches is the proud host of Germany's biggest clock bell. You’ll get some of the best views of Hamburg and harbor views from heights of 106 meters above the Elbe River from the tower. As one of the most impressive Hanseatic Protestant baroque churches in Europe, this historic building has seen and survived many catastrophes, from lightning strikes to unfortunate fires, and unspeakable tragedies during WWII.

Treat your eyes and ears at Elbphilharmonie

One of the world's most acoustically-advanced concert halls, which is actually home to three concert venues, is often filled with people simply looking to snap those amazing Elbe River views. The iceberg-shaped building itself reflects in the water and when the weather is good, the outdoor terrace makes the perfect place for some people-watching in the sunshine. The biggest venue in the Elbphilharmonie can host over 2,000 people. Why not make some musical Hamburg memories and catch a performance, too?

Fall under the art spell at Kunsthalle

Just a short walk from the Hauptbahnhof, between the Binnenalster and Außenalster, sits one of Germany’s biggest and best museums. Construction of the Kunsthalle was funded by Hamburg’s citizens, and this gigantic art gallery opened to fanfare in 1869. You could spend all day in here exploring all kinds of amazing art. There’s work by the masters, including Goya, Rembrandt, Rubens and Canaletto, plus 19th-century luminaries like Manet, Degas and Gauguin. Modern and contemporary fans will enjoy Franz Marc, Francis Bacon, Warhol, Tracey Emin and Picasso.

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