Fun day trips around Hamburg

Around Hamburg Day Trips

Feeling adventurous? Discover the best day trips around Hamburg: from beaches and wildlife parks to castles and medieval villages.

Fun and Wildlife Parks

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Wildpark Schwarze Berge / Kira Ahrens

Day Trips Wildpark Schwarze Berge

This huge animal park is home to thousands of animals, from bears to goats and pigs. Head to the petting zoo and get closer to the wildlife.​​​​​​

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Wildlife Parks by Distance 0–30 Minutes Away From Hamburg

You don’t have to venture far from the city centre to see wild animals. Here are our favorite wildlife parks in and close to Hamburg.

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Wildlife Parks by Distance 35-60 Minutes Away From Hamburg

There are plenty of wildlife parks and game preserves near Hamburg’s borders. Here are the best parks under an hour’s drive from the city.

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Wildlife Parks by Distance 90-120 Minutes Away From Hamburg

For a fun weekend excursion a bit farther from home, here are some of our favourite wildlife parks within a two hour drive of Hamburg.

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SNOW DOME Bispingen

Events Snow Dome Bispingen

South of Hamburg, winter sports enthusiasts can hit the powder all year long. SNOW DOME is every skier's dream come true.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Watch grey wolves at Wildlife Park as well
Wildpark Lueneburger Heide / Thomas Ix

Day Trips Wildpark Lüneburger Heide

Discover 140 species of wildlife. Meet tigers, brown bears, snow leopards and wolves only 25 minutes from Hamburg.​​​​​​​

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Lisa Iwon / Arche Warder

Day Trips Arche Warder Animal Park

Visitors can touch, pet and stroke the animals at this living museum. Look out for the many rare breeds of pigs, cows and sheep!

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Day Trips Eekholt Wildlife Park

Eekholt presents local animals in their natural habitat — from ants to deer, to more exotic animals, they can all be discovered here!

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HANSA-PARK

Day Trips Hansapark Theme Park

One million visitors and around 125 attractions make this one of the most exciting family parks. Be brave and try the roller coasters!

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Heide Park Resort

Day Trips Heidepark Theme Park

Thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies can get their fix at Germany's second biggest theme park, on one of the terrifying roller coasters!

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Siegfried Kuttig / Serengeti Park

Day Park Serengeti Safari Park

Europe’s biggest and most unique safari park! Home to over 1000 free roaming animals, you can spot monkeys or go on safari!

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Weltvolgepark Walsrode

Day Trips Walsrode Bird Park

Home to thousands of birds, the Walsrode park is a paradise for bird and garden lovers. See Europe’s greatest flight show!