36 Best Things To Do In Hamburg (Best Attractions)

Updated on February 3, 2024  

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Looking for recommendations on things to do in Hamburg? Whether you're a local or a visitor, this guide highlights the best activities and attractions the city has to offer.

From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we've got you covered with a no-nonsense list of the top experiences in Hamburg.

36 Best Things to do in Hamburg

Visit Miniatur Wunderland, the world's largest model railway exhibition

Step into Miniatur Wunderland and gaze upon the intricate details of the world's largest model railway system. Spread across a massive 4,000 square meters, this Hamburg highlight showcases sprawling exhibits that bring miniature landscapes to life.

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Watch as tiny trains navigate through meticulously crafted cities and countrysides; marvel at the attention to detail in each scene.

Visitors of all ages find themselves captivated by the bustling mini airports with planes taking off and landing, making it clear why this attraction has been voted Germany’s number one tourist spot. [1]

Discover UNESCO-listed Speicherstadt, famed for its historic red-brick warehouses

Wander through Hamburg's historic Speicherstadt and be struck by the imposing beauty of the towering red-brick warehouses that line the waterways.

This area, holding the title of the world's largest warehouse complex, takes you back to a time when spices, coffee, and tea were stored in these monumental buildings. [2]

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