Things to Do & See in Hamburg

Hamburg Port and the Landungsbrücken jetties - The port is among the world's busiest ports. It is the gateway to the markets in north, central and eastern Europe, the bridge between continental Europe and the rest of the world and the most important overseas port for Scandinavia and central/eastern Europe. Harbour tours start from the 700-meter floating pontoon on the Landungsbrücken jetties.

St. Michael's Church - While Hamburg’s skyline is defined by the steeples of its principal churches, it is the 132-meter tower of St. Michael’s Church that is Hamburg’s famous landmark. The 453-step climb to the a viewing platform offers rewards in the form of fabulous views of the city and its Harbor.

Speicherstadt (Warehouse District) - The 100-year-old warehouse district is not what one would expect. Located between the Deichtor Halls and Baumwall, it lined with Wilhelminian brick Gothic buildings, unusual gables and little towers. Behind the thick walls, high-value goods such as coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and tobacco are stored. This is also the location of the world's largest Oriental carpet store.

The Hamburg Dungeon - Within the walls of the warehouse district lie more than 1,000 years of history. Delve into the past, get caught up in the Great Fire of Hamburg and witness other major events in Hamburg's history from plague and cholera to the pirate Störtebeker. A spectacular water ride based on the great storm floods of 1717 promises a terrifying few minutes.

The Panoptikum - The Panoptikum contains more than 100 realistic wax figures from the worlds of history, culture, showbusiness and sport. Goethe and Napoleon rub shoulders with the likes of James Dean, Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Michael Jackson and Princess Diana. Electronic tour guides are available for further information.

Sylt Island - The North Sea Island of Sylt is more than just an island. It is 40 kilometers of fine sandy beach, with crashing surf on the west coast and silent mudflats in the east. The island is home to unspoiled dunes, green dikes, blooming heather and majestic cliffs. It has the perfect blend of busy street secluded spots. Each of the island’s 12 villages each offers it own unique charm.

The Altes Land region - Take a catamaran ride from Hamburg Harbor to the other side of the Elbe in Lower Saxony to the Altes Land region. This is one of Europe's largest fruit-growing areas. Discover freshly harvested fruit and thatched farmers' houses, vast expanses of diked landscape and the picturesque little villages of Buxtehude and Stade.

Lüneburg Heath - Lüneburg Heath is the the region between Hamburg, Hannover and Bremen. It is known for its violet-colored heathland, green forests and romantic rivers, medieval towns and cosy heathland villages, impressive megalithic graves and ancient abbeys. Take a carriage ride through the beautiful lanscape and you may even spy a cute Heathland sheep.