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Choose your mode of transport to roll, paddle or ride through Hamburg your way: Options include trains and free-of-charge Stadtrad bikes.

City Walking Routes

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Hamburg on Foot

Elbe Promenade Route (1:15h)

Feel the maritime spirit: along the Elbe you can visit museum ships, walk under water and climb up to one of the most famous landmarks.​​​​​​​

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Walking Route (45 min)

Alster to Elbe Route

Follow the River Alster and walk along the Fleet canals through the City Centre. Pass the Alsterhaus, City Hall and Neuer Wall, down to the harbour by the River Elbe.

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Hamburg on Foot

Art Route (45 min)

Interested in art, design and photography? Hamburg's art museums are located only a short walk away from each other.

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Hamburg on Foot

Neustadt Route (1h)

Follow into musicians' footsteps. Get to know some of Hamburg's most popular cultural spots ─ from old jazz bars to classical music venues.​​​​​​​

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Hamburg on Foot

Old Town Route (1h)

Dive into history on this walk through the Old Town. Explore a World Heritage Site and learn about the city's most famous pirate.

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Hamburg on Foot

Outer Alster Route (1:15h)

Follow Hamburg's second biggest river up to the Alster lakes. Walk along canals, see the city's beautiful skyline and rest at a cosy café.

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Hamburg on Foot

Planten un Blomen Route (1h)

This walk through the green heart of Hamburg leads you from the Inner Alster lake along the Colonnaden to Planten un Blomen park.​​​​​​

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Hamburg on Foot

Speicherstadt & Hafencity (1:30h)

Heavy on Hamburg must-sees, this route takes you from a UNESCO Site to the monumental Elbphilharmonie.