The beautiful Hanseatic City of Hamburg is the perfect holiday destination for anyone looking for a city break without the tourist bubble that can come with some European capitals.
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Hamburg Reviews
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Vanessa K.
5.0
Traveler type
Group of friends
Time of travel
June
Length of stay
3 - 5 days
Review
Hamburg is one of my favourite cities in Germany. The location on the waterfront is simply beautiful, even though the weather is often bad. I was there in June and had sunshine every day. The Harry Potter theatre play is highly recommended and can only be seen there. The Speicherstadt is wonderful for shopping and really beautiful. The Elbphilharmonie concert hall is an absolute eye-catcher and you can visit the platform for free and see the whole of Hamburg from there. There is a ship at the harbour where you can find various escape rooms. These are the best escape rooms I've ever been to. Hamburg Cathedral in summer is free of charge and an experience. Travelling by ICE is quick, easy and cheap if you book your train ticket early enough. The musicals are also an absolute highlight. You can simply take the ferry with your normal ticket, which is incredible fun. You don't even have to book a harbour tour, as you get the same feeling on the ferry. There is everything from delicious and stylish restaurants to fish sandwiches. The hotels have normal city prices. I've also visited the Miniaturwunderland twice, and it's always impressive.
Highligts
Harry Potter, Miniature Wonderland, Speicherstadt, ferry, MOIA, Hamburg Cathedral, Reeperbahn, escape room on the ship
Hidden gems
You can visit the round platform of the Elbphilharmonie free of charge.
Destination recommendation
One of the most beautiful cities in Germany.
Pros
Location
City vibe
Cons
Often bad weather
Travel interest
Fans of city breaks
Florian S.
5.0
Traveler type
Couples
Time of travel
December
Length of stay
Weekend
Review
It was our first time in Hamburg and we were very impressed. We found a multi-storey car park in the immediate vicinity of the Reeperbahn for 5 euros a day. You also have to visit the Reeperbahn, very interesting, with all the cult pubs and nightlife. The old town is also very nice and can be explored quickly by underground.
The fish market, the Elbphilharmonie concert hall and a harbour tour with the shipping company are also worth a visit.
A performance at The Lion King is also very worthwhile (about 3 hours).
Highligts
Nightlife, harbour cruise, Lion King, old town
Hidden gems
The Grand Harbour Cruise and The Lion King
Destination recommendation
Definitely recommended
Pros
Beautiful old town
Good infrastructure
Cons
Cleanliness St. Pauli
Travel interest
Fans of city breaks
Paul D.
5.0
Traveler type
Group of friends
Time of travel
March
Length of stay
2 weeks
Review
A very interesting city that has a lot to offer. Architecturally, culturally and culinary. I personally liked the buildings on the waterfront the best. I was very impressed by buildings like the Elbphilharmonie. In the city itself, you can easily get from A to B by public transport. The city also has a lot to offer in terms of cuisine, I particularly liked "Das Dorf", the food and atmosphere there were very exciting and delicious. I can only recommend the city!
Highligts
Of course there are many sights to visit, but the Miniatur Wunderland and the Elbphilharmonie
Hidden gems
I haven't discovered any real insider tips
Destination recommendation
Definitely!
Pros
Architecture
Cons
Price
Travel interest
Art and culture lovers
Jackii M.
5.0
Traveler type
Couples
Time of travel
December
Length of stay
3 - 5 days
Review
We travelled to Hamburg for a city trip just before Christmas. My husband gave me tickets for the Lion King musical. An absolute must when you are in Hamburg. I can also highly recommend a boat trip. It's very cheap and you learn a lot, especially about the surrounding area and the harbour. There are also lots of great places to eat. Our hotel was in Sankt Pauli. There was also a great Christmas market there. The people were all really nice.
Highligts
Musicals are an absolute must. Boat tour with various sights. Great places to eat out. The Christmas markets are great at Christmas time.
Hidden gems
The Lion King musical. The Brauhaus am Hafen is highly recommended
Destination recommendation
We want to go back next year.
Pros
Many sights
Central
Cons
Prices
Very cold in winter
Travel interest
Fans of city breaks
Nadine G.
5.0
Traveler type
Couples
Time of travel
December
Length of stay
3 - 5 days
Review
I have already been to Hamburg four times and there is always something new to discover.
I would recommend a trip to the Landungsbrücken, but also a visit to the Elbphilharmonie, which is actually free of charge.
As the city centre is within walking distance of the train station, I would recommend travelling by train and staying at the Barcelo Hotel.
The many musicals are also worthwhile and the Christmas market is one of the best I've ever been to!
Highligts
Harbour tour. Elbphilharmonie. Landungsbrücken. City centre.
Hidden gems
A harbour tour is a must!
Destination recommendation
I would recommend Hamburg to anyone!
Pros
Many sights
Great hotels
Cons
Expensive
Travel interest
Fans of city breaks
Enjoy a holiday in the Hanseatic city with apartments in Hamburg
The second largest city in Germany, water surrounds Hamburg and plays an important part in the city's culture too, from its public transport by ferry to the traditional Hamburg Fischbrötchen (fish sandwich). With the river Elbe running through the heart of the city all the way from the neighbouring state of Lower Saxony, and with so many boats and ships passing through here every day, it is no surprise that Hamburg's port is the second largest in Europe after Rotterdam in the Netherlands. There is also the Alster lake which is right in the heart of Hamburg in the city centre, so it's no wonder that there are more bridges here than in Amsterdam and Venice put together.
Discover the beautiful canals of the Speicherstadt
Hamburg accommodation – perfect for a family holiday
Hamburg is a great location for a family holiday, and booking a rental property here offers plenty of opportunities for yourself and the children. One of the more intriguing attractions for the whole family is the Elbetunnel, a tunnel which stretches underneath the river Elbe and when you walk all the way across underneath from the entrance at Landungsbrücken, you get to experience a wonderful view of Hamburg from across the other side of the river. During your stay in holiday apartments in Hamburg, why not take the kids to Tierpark Hagenbeck, the Hamburg Zoo, where you can meet creatures from all walks of life.
Experience the nightlife in St Pauli
Hamburg is also famous for its vibrant nightlife, from its notorious red-light district and nightclub area in Reeperbahn to the more alternative scene in Sternschanze, where you'll find plenty of bars and restaurants. After your night out in St Pauli, there's no need to head straight back to your holiday home or apartment - be sure to make a trip to the fish market in nearby Altona first, which opens at the crack of dawn every Sunday morning.
Stunning views and moonlight walks on a romantic getaway to Hamburg
This northern German city has a lot to offer couples with its beautiful architecture, romantic walks and relaxed atmosphere. You can enjoy this city in the summer or the winter, as the city is used to unpredictable weather so has all the amenities necessary to cope with an unexpected shower!
If you enjoy experiencing nature with your partner, then the parks of Stadtpark and Planten un Blumen are perfect places for you to go. These parks are perfect if you want to enjoy some peace and serenity with your loved one in Hamburg and they are also free to visit. Planten un Blumen in the summer months offers a fountain light show in the evening accompanied by music, perfect for a romantic evening picnic with your partner.
When you book a romantic getaway to Hamburg – experience diverse sceneries
While in Hamburg it is a must to try the local specialty labskaus, it is the German version of an English breakfast with potatoes, corned beef, beetroot, fried egg, pickles, onions and rollmops (pickled rolled herring). The best time to try labskaus is after a good night out because it has a reputation as being a very good hangover cure. It originates from the 16th century where German sailors and the poor had very slim pickings food wise, especially since they didn’t have fridges to keep things cold. Therefore, it was important for the seamen to work out how to preserve the ingredients that they had available. So, everything was combined into one heavy breakfast that is known now as labskaus.
Shipwrecked in Blankenese
Blankenese is a lovely place to visit and it holds a certain charm that can only come naturally, it is often called the Treppenviertel which means the steps quarter. One of the best things about Hamburg is that you not only have a gorgeous city to explore, a stunning harbor to wander around but also lovely sandy beaches for those hot city days where you can cool down in the icy sea waters. Blankenese is home to one of the most beautiful hiking trials as well as gorgeous houses that are perched on the side of a big hill that makes up the little town and wonderful views, it is filled with winding lanes and stairs, a Mediterranean feel that transports you into a completely different world and plenty of shops and delicious restaurants. However, a great attraction is its beach that sits at the bottom of its hillside, their you’ll find a shipwreck from 1926 where an old Finnish boats engine exploded along the Kiel – Canal and was then left smoldering along the beach of Blankenese. It now creates a breakwater, you can walk along the shipwreck when the tides low and there’s old submarine scraps too left over from world war two there. It´s an amazing place to spend the day exploring and discovering.
The leaning restaurant of Hamburg
The Hafencity in Hamburg is another great place to explore and full of charm. While exploring see if you can find the Oberhafen – Kantine, this small restaurant leans slightly forwards due to hundreds of years of storm floods which have washed out the soil beneath it causing it to lean. Its dark red rust coloured breaks and pointy arched windows all only add to the charm of this little lunch spot. It has been serving lunch to the dockworkers since the 1920s, at this time drinking was a big problem and therefore Herman Sparr opened it as a Kaffeeklappe, a place where the workers could come for a meal and a nice hot drink and not be tempted by all those lovely German beers. It’s had a long and slightly rough history, it was kept in the Sparr family until 1997 when Anita Sparr died. However, that little restaurant is a true landmark and after being closed down it was reopened with a complete renovation and has survived two more floods. It´s the last Kaffeeklappe and the oldest and therefore makes it an absolute must visit. Â
362 reviews
We collected 362 reviews from travellers who stayed in Hamburg. Holiday homes in this destination received an average rating of 4.3/5.
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