Places to visit in Hamburg

The beautiful town hall in Hamburg was constructed between 1886 to 1897, is located in the heart of the city. The municipal senate and parliament are currently housed in this majestic structure with a distinguished architectural style. You can see the stunning exterior of the building, which contains 20 statues of the emperor, as well as the lovely neo-renaissance architecture.

Visit one of the largest museums in Germany for art lovers to witness seven centuries of European art from the middle ages to the present. Built in 1869, the museum has expanded twice and is currently one of the largest museums in Germany. Visit this museum if you love looking at paintings and art from the middle ages. The museum has paintings from the 17th century belonging to legendary artists.

One of the best tourist places in Hamburg to visit with your family, Tierpark Hagenbeck stands among the most popular zoos in Germany, opened in 1907. The zoo has over 210 species of animals which are bought from all over the world. When the zoo was inaugurated, one of the most interesting parts was the natural habitat where the animals resided without any fences or cages.

Located in the HafenCity quarter of the city, the International Maritime Museum is a private museum that has a personal marine collection of Peter Tamm. Witness artifacts related to the marine world such as paintings, artwork, and other instruments. Peter Tamm started his collection at a very young age and would always ask his family and relatives to give him gifts related to the marine world.

Also known as Old Elbe Tunnel, Alter Elbtunnel is one of the most popular Hamburg tourist attractions. It runs under the River Elbe which connects St. Pauli jetties on the north side of the river to the Steinwerder in the Port of Hamburg. The tunnel was built to help the dockworkers with an easy and reliable way to cross the river.

One of the top tourist places in Hamburg, Rickmer Rickmers is a massive ship located at the Hamburg Harbor. The ship has sailed for 90 years throughout the seven seas and is currently turned into a museum. You can visit this massive ship to explore the decks, crew's office, officers' quarters, gallery, and also the engine room.

One of the most impressive buildings in the city, the Chilehaus is a ten-story office building in Hamburg. The building was completed in 1924 and has been a center of international maritime trade since then. The building was commissioned by Henry B Sloman who was the richest man in the city during those times and wanted to invest more towards the development of the city.

Speicherstadt is the largest warehouse complex in the world with a massive area of 260,000 square meters. Built between 1883 to 1920s, the warehouse is located on the Elbe river and surrounded by over thousands of oak trees in Hamburg's port. Witness the beautiful neo-gothic brick architecture which stands out against the teel-and-glass constructions of the neighborhood.

At 147 meters, the St. Nikolai Memorial church is the tallest church tower in the city which is dedicated to the victims of World War 2. The beautiful church was destroyed in the great fire of Hamburg in the year 1842 and was again rebuilt with neo-gothic architecture. The church's tower was again destroyed during the allied bombing raids on Hamburg which was called Operation Gomorrah in July 1943.

If you have a sweet tooth and love chocolates, one of the top things to do in the city is to visit the Chocoversum which is a chocolate museum in the city. You can go on a 90-minute tour of the museum where you can learn more about the chocolates, and how they are made. Get a chance to enjoy a chocolate tasting from all around the world.

If you are looking to enjoy great nightlife, head over to the most popular street in the city in the heart of St. Pauli which offers everything for everyone to love. Located along the Elbe river, the iconic street is one of the most popular destinations for partying and exploring the art and culture of the city. It is also said that some of the most popular people in pop culture such as the Beatles, the Jets, and also the Hurricanes rose to fame after starting their work on the Reeperbahn.

Ohlsdorf Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Europe and is spread across 400 hectares. The largest green space in the city, the Ohlsdorf Cemetery serves as a burial place, a cultural monument, and a nature area. You can witness over 450 species of deciduous trees and conifers along with many ponds and brooks.

Visit the third largest park in the city which is spread across 1.5 million sq meters. You can visit the recreational area which becomes an open-air pool in the summers where you can indulge in a lot of activities such as cycling, picnicking and rowing boats.

One of the top tourist places in Hamburg, U-434 Submarine is a fully operational submarine located in Hamburg's Harbour. This soviet built submarine is from the 1970s and has undergone many stealthy underwater missions. The submarine is currently serving as a museum that is dedicated to the wars and the life of its people.

Opened in 1922, the Museum For Hamburg History is one of the most fascinating places where you can discover 1200 years of history. The museum was constructed on the location of the Henricus Bastion, part of the fortifications which was erected by Dutchman Jan van Valckenborgh between 1616 and 1625.

One of the top tourist places in Hamburg, the Hamburg Dungeon is a museum that depicts the dark side of the city over the last 600 years. Go on a 90-minute tour to experience many periods of the city's life such as the great fire, floods, and the torture methods for the Jews at this interesting museum.