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Hamburg

Things to do in Hamburg

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    Abicht

    This company's harbour tours are rightly popular; it also offers Saturday-evening tours taking you past the illuminated warehouses (departure times vary according to tides).

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  2. B

    Meanie Bar

    One of the few venues along the Reeperbahn with local cred, the retro Meanie Bar is a hang-out for musos and artists.

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    St-Nikolai-Kirche

    The WWII-damaged St-Nikolai-Kirche is now an antiwar memorial, with some chilling photos of the then bombed-out city.

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    Tower Bar

    For a more elegant, mature evening, repair to this 14th-floor eyrie at the Hotel Hafen for unbeatable harbour views.

    reviewed

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    Speicherstadt Museum

    A century-old warehouse is the atmospheric backdrop for exhibitions on Hamburg’s trading role, especially within its namesake district.

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    Beat Club

    Identified by its London Underground-style logo, this little cellar bar is a bastion of rock 'n' roll in Hamburg.

    reviewed

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    Grosse Freiheit 36/Kaiserkeller

    The Beatles once played in the basement Kaiserkeller at this now-mainstream venue mounting pop and rock concerts. It's the best reason today to detour up the Grosse Freiheit.

    reviewed

  8. Hamburg Riverside Tour - Elbe River

    Hamburg Riverside Tour - Elbe River

    2 hours 30 minutes (Departs Hamburg, Germany)

    by Viator

    Discover Hamburg’s fascinating riverfront on a sightseeing tour along the Elbe River in a double-decker bus, enjoying the scenic views and city sights. Travel…

    Not LP reviewed

    from USD$28.59
  9. Hamburg Shore Excursion: Sightseeing Tour Including Treppenviertel and the Elbe River

    Hamburg Shore Excursion: Sightseeing Tour Including Treppenviertel and the Elbe River

    2 hours 30 minutes (Departs Hamburg, Germany)

    by Viator

    Discover Hamburg’s fascinating riverfront while you’re in port on this Elbe River shore excursion. Follow the Elbe River in a double-decker bus, enjoying the…

    Not LP reviewed

    from USD$28.59
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    Aurel

    This cosy red-tinged bar is a long-standing Ottensen favourite for its cheap cocktails and crowd-pleasing music. Seats outside overlook the character-filled square.

    reviewed

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    Marktstrasse

    For secondhand shopping, try the Schanzenviertel or Karolinenviertel, particularly Marktstrasse.

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    Ottenser Hauptstrasse

    In Altona, along Ottenser Hauptstrasse, hip clothing stores mingle with Turkish vendors.

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    Bok

    A popular Hamburg minichain. Duck makes a frequent appearance on its pan-Asian menu.

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    Hadag

    Harbour tours plus more adventuresome trips to the Lower Elbe (April to September).

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    Spicy’s Gewürzmuseum

    This spice and herb museum invites you to exercise your olfaction to the fullest.

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    Millerntor-Stadion

    Favourite local team FC St Pauli plays at home in the Millerntor-Stadion.

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    Tandem Hamburg

    German-language school offering short and long courses for all levels.

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    Kumpir

    The best outlet of this jacket potato chain; near the Fritz Hotel.

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    Uebel and Gefährlich

    DJ sets, live music and parties rock this soundproof WWII bunker.

    reviewed

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    Shikara Quick

    An excellent Hamburg minichain, cooking tasty Indian curries.

    reviewed

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    King Calavera

    Rockabilly, trash, outlaw country and much, much more. 'Rock Around the Tombstone' Goth nights are an institution.

    reviewed

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    Neue Flora

    One of Europe's largest theatres .

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    Dr Götze Land & Karte

    Enormous range of guidebooks and maps.

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    Thai Cowboy's

    Fragrant stand-up Thai fare.

    reviewed