Hamburg Travel Guide

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MOIN, MOIN

WORTH SEEING

EATING AND DRINKING

THEATER

HARBOR

CHURCHES

MUSEUMS AND MORE

LOCAL TRANSPORT

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Moin, Moin

A Real Hamburger: the Tempo

Moin, Moin from Hamburg

regular rain does not deter visitors from exploring this port city. On the contrary: Hamburg excites with robust beer, tasty ﬁsh rolls, maritime ambiance, and a lot of fun.

Speicherstadt with its red brick buildings and the modern HafenCity offer a fascinating contrast that reﬂects both cultural and architectural wealth.

Worth Seeing

Old Elbe Tunnel (Alter Elbtunnel)

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Hafencity

The largest urban development project of modern times covers about 157 hectares. The HafenCity is located directly at the Hamburg harbor. The most striking building in the HafenCity is the Elbphilharmonie.

In this new and stylish district, a variety of leisure options, gastronomic facilities, cafés, and exciting attractions are offered.

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HHLA Headquarters

The striking building of the main headquarters of HHLA, the Hamburg Port and Logistics AG, is referred to as the "Town Hall of the Speicherstadt". The HHLA manages three of the four container terminals in the Hamburg harbor; in addition, there are three additional business

segments: Intermodal, Logistics, and Real Estate. The strategic importance of HHLA extends beyond the boundaries of the port and positions it as a central player in the global logistics chain.

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Musicians' House

The Musicians' House in Hamburg is a very special facility. Of the total 36 residential units in this building, 12 have a musician's room that is between 11 and 14 m² in size. This room is soundproofed, meaning that musicians can play the tuba even at midnight without disturbing the

neighbors who are practicing the violin. Shown is the rear view of the Musicians' House. On Shanghaiallee, the building harmoniously ﬁ ts into the style of brick architecture.

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At the Nikolaiﬂeet are the last traditional merchant houses of Hamburg, built in the 17th and 18th centuries. Particularly noteworthy is the building at Deichstraße 37, which is also furnished with antique furniture. This house, dating from 1686, fascinates with its hall that spans two

ﬂoors. Visitors linger in the small, cozy cafés and boutiques along Deichstraße to soak up the atmosphere and relax in the shadow of the venerable facades.

Nikolaiﬂeet

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Hamburg City Hall

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HYGIEIA FOUNTAIN

Sandtor Harbor and Magellan Terraces

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Kehrwieder and Wandrahm are also built up.

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Dancing Towers and Operetta House

The two high-rise buildings, known as the Dancing Towers or also Tango Towers, are located at the eastern entrance to the Reeperbahn. The architect characterizes the towers as a dancing pair performing a tango. In the 23rd and 24th ﬂoors is the Clouds restaurant, which is

expected to reopen after renovation in mid-2025. On the same property is also the design hotel Arcotel Onyx. The Stage Operettenhaus is one of the venues in the musical metropolis of Hamburg.

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Eating and Drinking

addition to the classic ﬁsh rolls, numerous gastronomes create exquisite taste experiences.

further information, such as the 10 best scene restaurants in the city, please press the info button.

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Campus Suite

A Campus Suite branch represents the numerous bistros in Hamburg. At the intersection of Großer Grasbrook and Am Kaiserkai, one can discover at least four or ﬁve different bistros and bakeries at a glance. Treat yourself to

a coffee and a Franzbrötchen, because even in Hamburg, it doesn't always have to be ﬁsh. Here you can experience the various culinary offerings of the city, ranging from traditional Hamburg specialties to international delicacies.

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Fleetschlösschen by Daniel Wischer

In 1885, the St. Annen Chapel was located at this spot. During the construction of the Speicherstadt, this building was used as a customs house. In 1961, when the Edgar Wallace crime ﬁlm "The Dead Eyes of London" was produced, the "Thames shots" took place here. Today, the St. Annen Chapel has developed into a popular meeting place that attracts both locals and tourists. The historical architecture and the special atmosphere invite you to let your soul dangle and leave everyday life behind.

Schifferbörse Restaurant

the most fascinating restaurant in the city. For over a century, visitors have enjoyed a pleasant atmosphere here and let themselves be pampered by the cuisine. The

objects, all related to shipping. Some of these objects are even more than 350 years old. Delicious local and international dishes are offered here.

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Labskaus for Gourmets

Anyone who wants to try a typical North German dish should deﬁnitely order the excellent Labskaus. Labskaus, whose origin lies in seafaring, combines a variety of ﬂavors and textures that

make it an unforgettable experience. The combination of boiled beef, potatoes, and beetroot is complemented by a dash of herring or matjes, giving the dish a delicately salty note. with the ÖBB nightjet to Hamburg

Speicherstadt Coffee Roastery

Franzbrötchen to Conclude

Theater

German Playhouse (Deutsches Schauspielhaus)

In 1900, the largest spoken theater in Germany, the Deutsches Schauspielhaus, was inaugurated. The Viennese architects Fellner and Helmer designed the neobaroque building based on the model of the Vienna

People's Theater. While in the ﬁrst years of the Deutsches Schauspielhaus, mainly signi ﬁ cant German authors shaped the program, the repertoire has developed over time into an experimental and international theater.

Hamburg Chamber Plays (Hamburger Kammerspiele)

The renowned building was erected in 1863. The chronicle of the house resembles a captivating novel. After the turmoil of the war, the Hamburger Kammerspiele was the ﬁrst theater to be reopened.

Currently, the theater is a place for touching works, ﬁrstclass actors, and renowned directors. In recent years, the theater has also increasingly focused on contemporary plays that address social issues and provoke thought.

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© Hamburger Kammerspiele

Musical Metropolis Hamburg

St. Pauli Theater

The almost 175-year-old theater is a real "Kiez highlight". In every corner of this extraordinary house, one feels the long tradition, while the program continuously sets fresh impulses with contemporary productions. Intelligent entertainment is at the center of the house. Among the

celebrated productions are "Arsenic and Old Lace" with theater greats Eva Mattes and Angela Winkler, "The Truth" with Herbert Knaup and Thomas Heinze, and "Their Version of the Game" with Hannelore Hoger.

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© St. Pauli Theater

The Ship - Theater Ship Hamburg (Das Schiff)

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Harbor

CAP SAN DIEGO

RICKMER RICKMERS

MUSEUM HARBOR OEVELGÖNNE

Harbor Tour

The Louisiana Star is based on the design of a sternwheel steamer and serves as the ﬂagship of the Rainer Abicht Elbe Shipping Company. The ship is powered by two diesel engines, while the wheel at the stern merely provides a visual effect. In addition to the classic "Great Harbor Tour" of HADAG, numerous private boat owners also offer tours. The barges navigate through the Speicherstadt and enable passengers an unforgettable experience. The tours are always adjusted to the tides.

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RIB Pirates - Speedboat Experience

A boat tour with the RIB Pirates is a special kind of harbor expedition. RIB stands for Rigid Inflatable Boats, so rigid, inflatable boats. These inflatable boats are used, among other things, in open sea operations by the Navy SEALs and the Sea Shepherds. The approximately 8-meter-long

boats reach speeds of up to 90 kilometers per hour with their around 300 HP engines. If adrenaline should be an essential part of the harbor tour, there is no way around the City Sports Harbor. The entire tour lasts about 90 minutes.

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Churches

Main Church St. Jacobi (Hauptkirche St. Jacobi)

In the St. Jacobi Church, stressed people have the opportunity to come to rest in a very special way during their lunch break. Every Tuesday from 12:30 to 12:45, a "Lunch Break for the Soul" takes place here. Daily at

12:00, a small organ concert is also offered on the renowned Arp-Schnitger organ. From May to October, the "heavenly tower café" also opens its doors. However, the café is currently unfortunately closed.

Main Church St. Katharinen (Hauptkirche St. Katharinen)

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Main Church St. Michaelis (Hauptkirche St. Michaelis)

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Memorial St. Nikolai (Mahnmal St. Nikolai)

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Ecumenical Forum (Ökumenisches Forum)

through this unique building. Daily ecumenical devotions open daily from 10:00 to 18:30.

Museums and More

since 1890. At Chocoversum, visitors are introduced to

Design Center Hamburg (Design Zentrum Hamburg)

Striking designs characterize this location for design in Hamburg. According to its own conception, the Design Center Hamburg has created an environment that is to serve as a platform for all actors in the Hamburg design landscape: an always accessible space for exchange and

presentation, for the import and export of design. Here, one not only has the opportunity to be inspired and view the impressive designs, but there is also a small shop where one can purchase many an unusual souvenir.

Dialogue in the Dark ® (Dialog im Dunkeln ®)

Hamburg Dungeons

The Hamburg Dungeons revive the dark era of the famous pirate Klaus Störtebeker. The guests of the Dungeons become eyewitnesses to the cruel execution of the pirate. But it all starts in an old elevator that transports the visitors to another era with a creaking noise. Further

stations of this eerie journey are Hamburg's Old Library, the torture chamber, the Inquisition, the labyrinth, the plague hospital. The guided tour lasts about 90 terrible minutes.

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Maritime Museum (Maritimes Museum)

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Miniature Wonderland (Miniatur Wunderland)

If you are enthusiastic about model railroads, you are in the right place here. In the Miniature Wonderland in Hamburg is the world's largest model railroad. The exhibition is divided into various themed worlds and is continuously expanded. With just a few steps, one can travel from Central Germany to Hamburg, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, or Monaco. A detour to a busy airport is also possible. A bridge (over which the railroad also runs) connects the main building with the opposite one, where the exhibition is constantly growing and developing.

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Automobile Museum Prototype (Automuseum Prototyp)

Automobile enthusiasts will deﬁnitely get their money's worth at the Prototyp. Here, one discovers extraordinary vehicles that are rarely seen. It is not an ordinary museum where hundreds of cars are exhibited; here there are

special vehicles that one rarely sees. The museum also has a fully glazed workshop, and if you're lucky, one of the restorers is just working on getting one of these technical treasures running again.

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German Customs Museum (Deutsches Zollmuseum)

One of the most remarkable institutions in the Speicherstadt is the German Customs Museum. Since 1992, the museum has been located in the former customs ofﬁce Kornhausbrücke, and in front of the building lies the customs cruiser Oldenburg, which is also

accessible to visitors. The German Customs Museum offers its visitors not only a fascinating collection of historical customs, but also interactive exhibitions that deepen the understanding of the complex processes of international trade.

Local Transport

HARBOR FERRIES

HADAG currently operates 27 ships. These have a capacity of 114 to 250 people, and the company offers nine regular ferry

connections that serve a total of 18 stops. The HADAG ships also provide the shuttle service to the theater in the harbor.

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BUSES

A complex system of buses, subway, rapid transit, and ferries allows every place to be reached quickly and environmentally friendly.

A special insider tip is bus line 111, which heads to 17 Hamburg sights in about half an hour.

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SUBWAY & S-BAHN

The U3 is something like a scenic train. The 26 stations are mostly above ground. The starting station is Barmbek, from there it goes via Winterhude, Eppendorf, Harvestehude, Eimsbüttel, Sternschanze, St. Pauli, Neustadt, Hamburg-Altstadt,

St. Georg, Hohenfelde, Barmbek-Süd, Barmbek-Nord, and Wandsbek.

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TRAIN STATION

The Hamburg Main Station also has several exits. It is highly recommended to make sure before arrival in which direction one wants to continue. Numerous buses stop at the main station, and the subway also plays a signiﬁcant role as a feeder.

Travelers who do not want to accidentally take an unwanted circular trip should plan ahead instead of hoping to have chosen the right exit.

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The team

This e-book was made possible through the kind support of the regional tourist ofﬁces and the OBB. German proofreading and editorial: Martin Andergassen.

References

Text, videos and photos by Rudolf J. Strutz unless otherwise stated. Timetables and travel information: OBB

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