A weekend in Hamburg
What to do and see in Hamburg
Three fantastic and sunny days in Hamburg.
Did early understood that this is a place we 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
Hamburg – Elb jazz Festival, 5 – 6 June 2020
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 2019
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.
Duckstein Festival Hamburg, 19 – 28 July 2019
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 18 – 21 September 2019
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.
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 8 – 10 May 2020
Hafengeburtstag Hamburg is considered the world's greatest port festival. A celebration of the founding of Hamburg's port.
Tickets and sightseeing in Hamburg
More from Germany
Nuremberg Christmas Market, 29 November – 24 December 2019
Nuremberg ´s Christmas market is special because it is a unique mix of history, tradition, art and food. A cozy and atmospheric German city to visit.
Dixieland Festival Dresden, Germany 17 – 24 May 2020
Dixieland Festival Dresden old-time swing jazz festival has been running for over forty years and attracts over 500,000 visitors every year.
Munich Strong Beer Festival Starkbierzeit, 13 March – 5 April 2020
The strong beer festival Starkbierzeit, in Munich, has crowds half as large, and beer twice as strong as the Oktoberfest.
Cologne Carnival. The Largest Carnival in Germany, 20 – 28 February 2020
Cologne Carnival is known as the "fifth season" in this Rhineland city and the festivities culminate in a big parade on Rose Monday.
Hamburg – Elb jazz Festival, 5 – 6 June 2020
Unique venues in the harbor, excellent music and perfect atmosphere - that's Elbjazz Festival in Hamburg, Germany
Dresden Christmas Markets, 27 November – 24 December 2019
Enjoy the Christmas time in Germany and take a peek in a great atmosphere, at Dresden Christmas Market "Striezelmarkt".
Bremen Christmas Market, 25 November – 23 December 2019
Roasted almonds, cinnamon, Glühwein, and 180 festively decorated stalls makes a delightful Christmas experience in Bremen
Enjoy some Beautiful and Cozy Christmas Markets in Hamburg 2019
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.
Frankfurt Christmas Market, 25 November – 22 December 2019
Frankfurt Christmas market attracts thousands of people every year. Explore the beautiful Römerberg and Paulsplatz decorated in Christmas style and with a huge Christmas tree in the center.
Berlinale – Berlin International Film Festival, 20 February – 1 March 2020
Berlin International Film Festival "Berlinale" is one of the largest film festivals and most reputable media events. Held every year in February.
Maschsee Lake Festival Hannover, Germany. 29 July – 16 August 2020
Music and performances 3 first weeks of August. Lovely atmosphere by the lake Maschsee in Hannover, with drinks, food and international artists.
Oktoberfest in Munich, September 21 – October 6, 2019
It all started with a royal wedding, and ended with the most famous beer fest in Europe, and probably in the world.
Enjoy Oktoberfest in Munich !
Enjoy Oktoberfest in Munich !
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