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Explore Hamburg

Where to stay

Hotel recommendations close to the DynamicWeb Summit location

Getting around

What to see

Sights: 

  • Elbphilharmonie: Concert venue with incredible views (reserve free Plaza tickets)
  • Speicherstadt: World's largest warehouse complex in between waterways, UNESCO World Heritage site (picture)
  • Landungsbrücken Piers: Harbour views and historic waterfront buildings
  • St. Michaelis Church: Hamburg's largest and most known church ("Michel") with stunning views from the bell tower
  • City Hall: Hamburg's seat of government, located right in the center of the city
  • Old Elbe Tunnel: Free for pedestrians, connects Landungsbrücken with the port of Hamburg

 

Museums and activities:

  • Miniaturwunderland: Miniature replica of the world with the world largest model train system (book well in advance)
  • Hamburg Dungeon: Haunted house meets Hamburg history
  • International Maritime Museum: Explore Hamburg's hanseatic past
  • BallinStadt - Emigrant museum: Learn about Europeans' journeys to the Americas
  • Hamburger Kunsthalle: Prestigious art museum 
  • Fish Market: Iconic Hamburg experience, open on Sundays from 5am-9am
Speicherstadt

Where to go

Walks and noteworthy neighborhoods

  • Hamburg Altstadt: Alster (lake) views and main shopping streets
  • Reeperbahn: Hamburg's notorious nightlife district
  • Schanzenviertel: Alternative neighborhood with small stores, cafes and bars
  • Altona: Cafes and shopping, visit Altonaer Balkon for river views
  • Eppendorf: Cafes and shopping, beautiful Victorian style houses (picture)
  • Grindel: Cafes and shopping, close to the university
  • Portugiesenviertel: Restaurant district, close to Elbe and Landungsbrücken
  • Hafencity: Hamburg's newest district close to the river, modern architecture
  • Blankenese: Stunning river views, beautiful villas and old fishermen's houses

Where to eat

Selected restaurants - find the entire list in our Google map.

  • HERITAGE Hamburg: Rooftop fine dining (picture)
  • CARLS Brasserie: French brasserie with views
  • Bullerei: Steaks, beers & cocktails in industrial-chic setting
  • Burgers: Peter Pane or Otto's Burger (several locations)
  • bona'me: Lively restaurant with Turkish cuisine
  • Frau Möller: German cuisine in traditional restaurant

Where to drink

Selected bars - find the entire list in our Google map.

  • Skyline Bar 20up: Rooftop bar (picture)
  • cloud's Heaven's bar & kitchen: Rooftop bar and restaurant
  • BLICK Bar Elbphilharmonie: Bar inside the Elbphilharmonie
  • Fontenay bar: Alster views