Hamburg City Guide
Hamburg is an elegant city, set on the River Elbe, it is also Germany's main port, and a cosmopolitan lively city. Hamburg was heavily bombed during World War II, but was rebuilt to include green parks, open spaces, and graceful architecture.
Hamburg is 11 hours from London by train.
What to do and see in and around Hamburg
St Michaelis Church
St Michaelis Church is probably Hamburg's most famous landmark, and offers great views of the city from the viewing platform on top of the copper roofed tower. The site of the church dates back to the 17th century - but the church itself has been rebuilt 3 times. The vaults include an exhibition on the history of the church.
Rathaus (Town Hall)
The Rathaus is in the Altstadt (old town) area of Hamburg, and was built in the 19th century. The building is now home to Hamburg's state parliament, and includes 697 glamorously decorated rooms. You can take a tour of the Rathaus when the parliament is not in session. In front of the Rathaus is the bustling Rathausmarkt square.
Kunsthalle
The Kunsthalle art gallery is Hamburg's biggest art collection, and includes work from Western Europe from the medieval period to the 20th century. The collection includes works by Van Dyke, Rembrandt, Munch and Paul Klee.
Speicherstadt
Speicherstadt is a huge warehouse complex dating back to the 19th century. Speicherstadt is still a working warehouse, but now also includes 3 museums all themed around various aspects of the history of the Speicherstadt.
Alster Lakes
There are two Alster Lakes in Hamburg - and a large park surrounding the shores. The lakes were created in the 13th century. Wander along the footpaths around the edge of the lake, go ice-skating on the lake in winter, or boating in the summer. During the summer you can take a steam boat on a tour of the lake.
Arts & Crafts Museum (Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe)
Hamburg's Arts & Crafts Museum contains a collection of applied arts from Europe and East Asia, dating from the ancient world to the present day. Highlights of the museum include European art nouveau pieces and a traditional Japanese tearoom.
Carl Hagenbeck's Tierpark (Hamburg Zoo)
Carl Hagenbeck was a Hamburg fishmonger who opened a small zoo in 1863. The zoo is now home to 2500 animals, and a botanical garden. Don't miss the Toparium containing an aquarium and terrarium, and the fairyland minirail for children. The Tierpark can be reached by subway or bus from the centre of Hamburg.
Lübeck
Under 1 hour from Hamburg by train
Lübeck was one of Europe's most powerful trading ports during medieval period. The red brick medieval gothic architecture and narrow streets have been well preserved. Don't miss the famous marzipan museum.
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