Places to visit during your first week in Hamburg
Welcome to Hamburg!
Confused? No need! This list compiles all the great places to see and visit during your first week, the "basics" of Hamburg sightseeing, if you will, plus a few coffee shops and restaurants.
Enjoy, and don't forget to review the places you've visited!
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(116 reviews)
Englische Planke 1, Hauptkirche Sankt Michaelis, 20459 Hamburg
+49 40 3 76 78 100
St. Michaelis Turm (Hamburger Michel)
Arts & Entertainment » Landmarks / Museums in Neustadt | Arts & Entertainment » Religious & Spiritual » Churches & Christian Places in Neustadt
halidu wrote on 29-06-2011 “just amazing to view hamburg from this place. the setting of the buildings, the parks, the alster lake and the harbor all makes the viewing nice. this is the place to really take a good glimpse of the entire hamburg. climbing the stairs also bring the memories of the place. a nice place for visitors...” more...
Added by liron on 24-08-2007
Arts & Entertainment in Neustadt | Arts & Entertainment » Parks in Neustadt
liron wrote on 20-02-2008 “The Planten un Blomen ("Pflanzen und Blumen", or "Plants and Flowers" in low-german) is a large park smack in the middle of Hamburg. The park itself is very large and diverse, and is delightful for joggers, photographers, tourists and just people strolling by. Different areas of the park are...” more...
Added by liron on 24-08-2007
Arts & Entertainment » Landmarks in St. Pauli
liron wrote on 29-02-2008 “The old Elbtunnel is a relic from a not-too-distant past, when men were men and tunnels were... tunnels. This tunnel was built in the 1910s, back in the day when tunnels weren't built at gradual slope, but were dug straight down, across and back up again. If you're on foot, a flight of stairs or a...” more...
Added by liron on 24-08-2007
Arts & Entertainment » Landmarks » Roads & Bridges in Hamburg
liron wrote on 13-09-2007 “It feels a little odd - writing a review about a bridge, but this bridge is no ordinary bridge. The Köhlbrandbrücke is a 3.5km long steel monster which leads from one part of the harbor to another. The bridge is perfect for a sightseeing tour. Accessible only to vehicles (no bicycles or...” more...
Added by liron on 24-08-2007
Arts & Entertainment » Events / Festivals & Fairs / Kids Activities in St. Pauli
liron wrote on 24-02-2008 “The Hamburger DOM is a state fair which runs three times a year - Frühlingsdom (Spring), Summerdom (Summer) and Winterdom (Winter). The rides and attractions are nearly identical each time, but there is a medium-sized area in the center of the DOM which has changing attractions. These are mostly...” more...
Added by liron on 24-08-2007
Arts & Entertainment » Parks in Winterhude
matnichol wrote on 12-01-2011 “A lovely place to spend a summer's day. Swim, sunbathe, take a boat trip, visit the planetarium or sit in Schumacher's beer garden. Also a concert venue. nice for outdoor concerts although they have to finish by 10pm.” more...
Added by liron on 24-08-2007
Arts & Entertainment » Museums in Hoheluft-Ost | Shopping » Food & Drink » Coffee & Tea Shops in Hoheluft-Ost
liron wrote on 24-02-2008 “Jens Burg is one of those types of places you can whiff and sniff from a mile away. And what a lovely scent it is! Aromas of coffee beans from faraway lands, unique blends of coffee and tea. Jens Burg is THE place to go if you're strolling around Hoheluft/Eppendorf on a summer's eve, you don't have...” more...
Added by liron on 24-08-2007
Eating & Drinking » Fastfood & Takeaway » Chinese Take-aways in Sternschanze | Eating & Drinking » Restaurant » Chinese / Thai Restaurants in Sternschanze
liron wrote on 14-10-2008 “Meh. I find nothing special about this place and I don't really eat here unless i stumble inside. Food is bland, service is bland, no proper seating and although it's cheap to eat here, I'd rather pay an extra euro or two for somewhere with a better atmosphere, better food and proper chairs. Good...” more...
Added by liron on 24-08-2007
Eating & Drinking » Pubs & Bars » Bars » Cocktail Bars in Sternschanze | Eating & Drinking » Cafés & Coffee Shops » Cafés in Sternschanze
liron wrote on 23-08-2007 “The Park Cafe was one of the first places in Hamburg which I hit at random to enjoy a social cup of coffee. When I arrived, it was packed, and it didn't take me long to figure out that one needs to find his or her "niche hour". Park sports a very unique menu - they are very strong with their...” more...
Added by liron on 24-08-2007
(47 reviews)
Max-Brauer-Allee 277, Max-Brauer-Allee/Ecke Schulterblatt, 22769 Hamburg
+49 40 433684
Eating and Drinking in Sternschanze | Eating & Drinking » Pubs & Bars » Bars » Beach Bars in Sternschanze
liron wrote on 02-03-2008 “I love visiting the Central Park in the summer. Classified a beach club, the Central Park has just about anything you'd expect from a beach club, but without the waves. Sand, beach chairs, table tennis, grill catering, popsicles, tall glasses of Weizen and evening shows. The prices at the grill...” more...
Added by liron on 24-08-2007
Modelleisenbahn Miniatur Wunderland
Arts & Entertainment » Kids Activities / Landmarks / Museums in HafenCity
liron wrote on 12-02-2008 “Miniatur Wunderland is the world's largest model railway, open to the public as a museum of incredibly small things in Hamburg's Speicherstadt district. Spanning two floors, the museum makes an incredible effort to recreate some of the world's most interesting locations at incredibly small scales.” more...
Added by liron on 18-02-2008
Transportation » Public Transport » Stations in St. Georg
richard_dennys wrote on 30-10-2011 “Great big, grubby, dingy, busy mainline station at the top of Hamburg's main shopping street. If you live here you will probably use it once a week at least, you can reach most parts of the city, and Europe from here.” more...
Added by liron on 18-02-2008
