Three fantastic and sunny days in Hamburg.
Did early understood that this is a place I want to visit soon again and many times in the future.
Three days in Hamburg is a bit too short to not rush to see everything.
One week will be perfect so you can enjoy the beauty and entertainments of this city.
A great idea is to be here during one of the many festivals Hamburg has to offer.
Was surprised by how beautiful and pleasant this city is, especially with the Alster lake and the port area.
Getting around
With 1.7 milloner inhabitants, Hamburg is a big city, but it still not feels like that.
If you like to walk one to two kilometers, most attractions are within walking distance.
Otherwise, of course, public transport is well constructed and easy to use.
Best is to buy a day pass and go how much you want with the “S-bahn” “U-bahn” and buses.
Many hotels offer a free pass during your stay with them.
For tickets, prices and more information, see the lokal traffic site at hvv.de
What to see and do in Hamburg
Planten und Blumen
A large beautiful garden in Hamburg free to visit. You can stroll around here for hours and just enjoy the beauty.
The harbor
Third biggest harbor in Europe makes this a great attraction. From here you can take boattrips or relax on some of all cozy restaurants and beer gardens.
You come here by taking the metro to station “Landungsbrucken”.
The new harbor city
“Hafen CIty” is also worth a visit. you go there by metro U4, station “Uberseequartier”.
It is here the anually “ElbJazz” Jazz Festival is held.
JUNGFERNSTIEG
A popular street along inner Alster, and area with lot of shopping opportunities
Don’t miss the Europa Passage shopping center, where you also have great cafes and bars with nice views over inner Alster.
Inner and outer Alster
Inner Alster is a relaxing area with terraces and restaurants.
Can recommend the Alex restaurant that is located in the lovely Alster Paviliong.
From Inner Alster you can also take boat trips on the beautiful Alster lake.
Have a walk around outer Alster lake.
It is 8 kilometers with amazing views. Relax now and then at some of the restaurants and beer-gardens along the way.
Reeperbahn
One of the most wellknown streets in Hamburg. Full of bars. restaurants and entertainment.
It is also here you’ll find most of the festivals in Hamburg, like Reeperbahn Music Festival, St. Pauli Wine festival, St. Pauli Christmas Market and more.
In the summertime it is a great place to be even in between the festivals.
People enjoying some good drinks and food, and you often get some live music entertainment on the stages at Spielbudenplatz that is in the middle of Reeperbahn.
Hamburger Dom Fairground
This fairground is open several times per year. In summer usually from middle of May to middle of August.
Shopping
It’s really a pleasure to go shopping here and main shopping areas are around Möckenbergstrasse, starting just outside Central Station, and around Jungfernstieg in “Neustadt” along inner Alster.
City Hall and Alster Arcade
A nice arcade with cafes and shopping just between the beautiful City Hall “Rathaus” and inner Alster.
Jazz and live music Clubs
- Cotton Club – The first jazz club in Hamburg
- Mojo Club
- Birdland Jazz Club
- Music Club Live
Pictures of Hamburg
Events and Festivals
Duckstein Beer Festival Hamburg, 17 – 26 July 2020 (Cancelled)
Duckstein Beer Festival has long been a tradition in Hamburg with Music, design, international street theater, fine dining and of course the Duckstein beer.
St.Pauli Winzerfest, Wine Festival Hamburg Germany, 20 – 23 August 2020
The St. Pauli Winzerfest takes place in Hamburg. Every year in August you can enjoy wine, music and food, and the great Hamburg atmosphere.
Hafengeburtstag Hamburg, the big port festival 2020 is Cancelled
Hafengeburtstag Hamburg is considered the world's greatest port festival. A celebration of the founding of Hamburg's port.
Hamburg – Elb jazz Festival, 5 – 6 June 2020 (Cancelled)
Unique venues in the harbor, excellent music and perfect atmosphere - that's Elbjazz Festival in Hamburg, Germany
Enjoy some Beautiful and Cozy Christmas Markets in Hamburg 2020
Romantic and magical holiday decorations, great food and drinks, dozens of Christmas markets all over the city; Thats what makes Hamburg a top Christmas destination.
Reeperbahn Festival, Hamburg, Germany 16 – 19 September 2020
Reeperbahn Festival is a massive music festival held in Hamburg in September. One of Germany's largest club festivals with over 600 events in 70 venues.
Tickets and sightseeing in Hamburg
More from Germany
Gourmet Festival Düsseldorf, 27 – 29 August 2021
Gourmet Festival Düsseldorf is held in August every year at the famous "Königs Alle". All kind of food, soft drinks, cocktails, beer, wine and much more.
New Years Eve Celebration – Silvester in Berlin 2020
New Year celebration in Berlin. The highlight is the big show and concert with famous artists at the Brandenburg Gate on New Years Eve
Wine festival Wurstmarkt in Dürkheim, September 2020
Dürkheim's Wurstmarkt winefestival is one of the most traditional and entertaining festival in Germany, annually held two weekends in September.
Berlin Beer Week Festival, 24 July – 2 August 2020
Breweries from Berlin and around the world, as well as craft beer establishments from all over the city, present their best stuff at Berlin Beer Week
The light is the art at Festival Of Lights in Berlin, 11 – 20 September 2020
All major attractions in Berlin are illuminated during nine days in October and lighted up in beautiful colors for the Festival of Lights
Rheingau Wine Festival in Frankfurt 2 – 11 September 2020
Rheingau Wine Festival, outside the Old Opera in Frankfurt, invites you to try the finest wines of Rheingau region. Over 600 wines at about 30 wine stands.
Melt Festival in Ferropolis, Germany, 17 – 19 July 2020 (Cancelled)
Melt Festival has been entertaining thousands of music fans for two decades. It's a multi genre music festival with pop, rock and electronic music
Duckstein Beer Festival Hamburg, 17 – 26 July 2020 (Cancelled)
Duckstein Beer Festival has long been a tradition in Hamburg with Music, design, international street theater, fine dining and of course the Duckstein beer.
St.Pauli Winzerfest, Wine Festival Hamburg Germany, 20 – 23 August 2020
The St. Pauli Winzerfest takes place in Hamburg. Every year in August you can enjoy wine, music and food, and the great Hamburg atmosphere.
Nature One Festival, Kastellaun, Germany. 30 July – 1 August 2021
Among the largest European open air electronic music festivals, and one of the most famous in Germany. Situated in a former NATO missile base right next to Kastellaun, Nature One Festival is practically a giant industrial dance floor.
KeNaKo Africa Festival in Berlin, (New Dates) 3 – 13 September 2020
A pleasant festival that is going on every summer in July at Alexanderplatz in Berlin. Learn more about this big continent at KeNaKo Africa festival.
Tollwood Winterfestival in Munich, 24 November – 31 December 2020
Tollwood Winterfestival Munich offers a wide range of concerts, exhibitions, lectures, performances, markets and ends with a big Silvester party.
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