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
Hafengeburtstag,Hamburg Port Birthday Festival 2021 will only be virtual
Hafengeburtstag, the big Port Birthday Festival in Hamburg is the world's biggest port festival. A celebration of the founding of Hamburg port
Enjoy some Beautiful and Cozy Christmas Markets in Hamburg
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.
St.Pauli Winzerfest, Wine Festival Hamburg Germany, 19 – 22 August 2021
The St. Pauli Winzerfest takes place in Hamburg. Every year in August you can enjoy wine, music and food, and the great Hamburg atmosphere.
Elb Jazz Festival in Hamburg , 4 – 5 June 2021
Unique venues in the harbor, excellent music and perfect atmosphere - that's Elbjazz Festival in Hamburg, Germany
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.
Reeperbahn Festival, Hamburg, Germany 22 – 25 September 2021
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.
Sightseeing and more to do in Hamburg
More from Germany
Munich Strong Beer Festival Starkbierzeit, In middle of March 2022
The strong beer festival Starkbierzeit, in Munich, has crowds half as large, and beer twice as strong as the Oktoberfest.
Berlin Beer Week Festival, 3 – 12 September 2021
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
Hafengeburtstag,Hamburg Port Birthday Festival 2021 will only be virtual
Hafengeburtstag, the big Port Birthday Festival in Hamburg is the world's biggest port festival. A celebration of the founding of Hamburg port
Dixieland Festival Dresden, Germany 15 – 22 May 2022
Dixieland Festival Dresden old-time swing jazz festival has been running for 50 years now and attracts over 500,000 visitors every year.
Rothenburg Imperial City Festival, 3 – 5 September 2021
Imperial City Festival is reviving that old atmosphere and traditional professions. Everything from old equipment to original fashion.
Munich Springfestival – Frühlingsfest München, 2021 Postponed
Munich Springfest is a lovely celebration of spring. One of Europe's biggest Spring Festivals. Frühlingsfest München is known as Oktoberfest's little sister
Stuttgart Springfest – Fruhlingsfest, Germany, 2021 (Cancelled)
Stuttgart Springfest is a family friendly funfair with a huge range of stalls and rides and the famous beer tents.
Held over 3 weeks in spring, it's one of the biggest spring festivals in Europe.
Held over 3 weeks in spring, it's one of the biggest spring festivals in Europe.
Oktoberfest in Munich, 18 September – 3 October 2021
It all started with a royal wedding, and ended with the most famous beer festival in Europe, and probably in the world. Oktoberfest in Munich
Berlin Culture Festival – Postponed to 15 August 2021
Carnival of Cultures Festival in Berlin takes place every year during the Pentecost weekend. Main attraction is the carnival parade on Sunday
New Years Eve Celebration – Silvester in Berlin 2021
New Year celebration in Berlin. The highlight is the big show and concert with famous artists at the Brandenburg Gate on New Years Eve
Stuttgart Wine Festival Weindorf, 18 August – 5 September 2021
Stuttgarter Weindorf is attracting people from all Eorope and other continents to experience the wine and food from this district of Germany.
World Club Dome Electronic Music Festival in Frankfurt 3 – 6 June 2021
World Club Dome in Frankfurt in June - One of the best European electronic music parties.
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