Hamburg Vacation & Tourism Guide
photo by Tanmoy
Hamburg's main attractions are harbor tours, musical performances and various sporting events (marathons, triathlons, and a bike race) throughout the year. Most visitors prefer to set their itinerary beforehand so they can experience everything they can, so be sure to do some research before getting ready for your stay.
Great Recommendations from Real Travelers
1. Grand Elysee Hamburg
Real Traveler Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 20 reviews from 4 sources
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" The hotel was great." — source Expedia
" Overall great business hotel (except for the internet in the lobby that did not work when I was there, but they gave me access to their own station so...)." — source Expedia
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1. Reeperbahn
This long boulevard is Hamburg's infamous center of nightlife ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Reeperbahn
Gman87 in It all went wrong in Hambourg said
… visit Reeperbahn, the red light district of Hambourg known for its nightlife and sex industry. So off we were to Reeperbahn… continue reading »
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2. Reeperbahn
This long boulevard is Hamburg's infamous center of nightlife ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Reeperbahn
Gman87 in It all went wrong in Hambourg said
… visit Reeperbahn, the red light district of Hambourg known for its nightlife and sex industry. So off we were to Reeperbahn… continue reading »
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3. Landungsbrücken
... and Old Elbe Tunnel are probably Hamburg's most popular picture postcard motifs. Built in 1906-10 by Ludwig Raabe and Otto Wöhlecke, the 420 meters long building features two towers of differing heights, as well as a n... more
Real Travelers who've been to Landungsbrücken
Tanmoy in Day 2 : Hamburg City and Harbor Tour said
…="http://www.hamburg-tourism.de/Landungsbruecken___H.570.0.html?&L=1" target=""_blank"">Landungsbrücken and of course not Wittenbergen (this is one… continue reading »
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4. Elbe
... 1165km long river Elbe winds its way from the sandstone hills of Saxony to Cuxhaven, where it flows into the North Sea. It was a decisive factor in attracting traders to settle in Hamburg and constituted the trading route f... more
Real Travelers who've been to Elbe
CnJshipoff in Hamburg, Germany - Incomplete said
… Republic. Its favorable situation at the head of the long funnel-shaped estuary of the Elbe has made it one of the leading ports… continue reading »
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5. Alsterpark
... is located in the heart of the city, on the western shore of the outer Alster lake. It is equally popular among locals and visitors. Its huge lawns are inviting for those who like to watch the world go by while lying in the... more
Real Travelers who've been to Alsterpark
Nicole's Travel Blog in Amex Fam to Hamburg said
…Hamburg is a city of restaurants, museums, musicals, design hotels and shopping. I arrived to Park Hyatt Hamburg… continue reading »
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6. Hagenbecks Tierpark
... zoo, one of Europe's best, was founded in 1848 and today is home to about 2,500 animals belonging to 360 species. The unfenced paddocks and beautifully landscaped park are world famous. There are sea lion shows, rides on el... more
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7. Hauptkirche St. Michaelis zu Hamburg
This huge 18th-century cathedral is Hamburg's best ... more
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8. Alter Elbtunnel
... 1907-11, the oldest of the Elbe Tunnels links the district of St. Pauli with the island of Steinwerder. The twin tunnel is 426m long, 4.70m wide, 4.50m high and runs just 6m below the river. Built for traffic, cyclists and... more
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9. Justizforum
... This complex of judicial buildings is - like the town hall -an expression of the city's self-confidence and independence. The Hamburg High Court (Oberlandesgericht), with its impressive ancient Greek-style facade dating fro... more
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10. Altonaer Rathaus
... lovely white building (built 1895-98) is located at the southern end of a rectangular site. It was designed by Joseph Brix in the style of the Wilhelmine era. It incorporates the facade of the former Altona railway station,... more
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1. Fischereihafen Restaurant
Inconspicuously situated between two warehouses and close to the fish market and ferry terminal for boats to England, this establishment, which is run by the Kowalke family, attracts gourmets from far and wide, including many c... more
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2. Cox
Innovative and creative are words that describe Cox extremely well. The spacious dining rooms are simple but stylish, making this the perfect place to relax and enjoy great food. Apart from classic French and Italian dishes, th... more
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3. Bar Hamburg
Located between the Kempinski Hotel Atlantic and the red-light district around the station, this bar is a new addition to the scene, but has rapidly developed into one of the places to go out to. If you're lucky, you may find y... more
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4. Landhaus Dill
Rustic country charm and stylish flower arrangements are the additional ingredients which accompany the high quality meat and fish specialties prepared by the chef at this magnificent restaurant. The terrace, hidden from the ne... more
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5. Manee Thai
Exquisite Thai cuisine is available in an exclusive ambience here. Surrounded by orchid arrangements and golden statues of Buddha, dining here is a very pleasant experience. The cuisine at Manee Thai is very elaborate. They us... more
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6. Restaurante Porto
The Soares-Vasconcelos family leaves designer interiors to other restaurateurs. Their Porto is rather rustic and serves simple, traditional food. Yet despite, or only because of this, many people consider the Porto one of the b... more
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7. Zippelhaus-Restaurant
... the Speicherstadt and close to St Katharinen Church and the Customs Museum, Zippelhaus was built in 1890-91 and is an usual architectural mixture of a tenant house and a Kontor house (old north German warehouse). As such, i... more
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8. Wa-Yo
As well as prominent local figures, there are also numerous Japanese people among the guests - a sure sign of Wa-Yo's appeal. Located in the Nippon Hotel in one of Hamburg's most exclusive districts, the restaurant offers much,... more
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9. Meson Galicia
Fans of Spanish cuisine should make sure they pay a visit to Meson Galicia. In addition to tapas and tasty seafood dishes, the recently-opened restaurant offers typical Spanish main courses such as paella, rabbit in garlic and... more
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10. Literaturhaus Café
Switch off and enjoy a bit of luxury in the company of cherubs, stucco and chandeliers. The Great Hall of this former girls' school is the perfect place to sip on a cappuccino and read one of the classics which line the bookshe... more
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It all went wrong in Hambourg | Aug 12 08'
"theses weren't any sex shops, oh no, they were the selfridges of sex shops The things we saw in there can not be described on here, but all three of us who thought wed seen it all were in utter disbelief."
We arrived into Hambourg late at night. It was a bit of a nightmare to find the youth hostel, but we found it eventually. We checked into AO Hestel... Continue reading »
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hamburg | Feb 03 08'
