Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg

A port city of red-brick warehouses and the wave-shaped Elbphilharmonie.

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Things to do

2 days in Hamburg

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk through the red-brick Speicherstadt warehouses and canals.
  2. AfternoonVisit the free plaza of the Elbphilharmonie for the view over the port.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the Schanzenviertel or take the ferry along the Elbe at sunset.

Day 2

Visit the Sunday morning fish market or Miniatur Wunderland.

What to eat

A Fischbrötchen fish sandwich and a Franzbrötchen pastry.

Local tips

Make the most of Hamburg

Beat the crowds

The Speicherstadt and harbour are busy on weekends. Weekday mornings are quiet.

Best photo spot

The Speicherstadt warehouses at blue hour, and the view from the Elbphilharmonie plaza.

Getting there

Trains from the airport take about 25 minutes. The public transport network includes harbour ferries.

Don't miss nearby

Lübeck, about 45 minutes away by train.

Good to know

The Elbphilharmonie plaza is free to visit with a timed ticket. Public harbour ferries are a cheap way to see the port.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Hamburg

Getting there

  • Hamburg Airport (HAM)9 km away
  • Bremen Airport (BRE)100 km away
  • Lübeck55 km away
  • Schwerin95 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Hamburg: good to know

Is Hamburg worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. A port city of red-brick warehouses and the wave-shaped Elbphilharmonie.

How many days do you need in Hamburg?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Hamburg?

You can visit all year. The Speicherstadt and harbour are busy on weekends. Weekday mornings are quiet.

How do you get to Hamburg?

The nearest airport is Hamburg Airport (HAM), about 9 km away. Trains from the airport take about 25 minutes. The public transport network includes harbour ferries.

What is there to see near Hamburg?

Nearby hidden places include Lübeck (57 km), Schwerin (94 km) and Bremen (95 km).

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