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Visitors Plan Ahead

Discover Hamburg's top activities, restaurants, nightlife, shopping districts, clubs, places of worship and more.

Hamburg in Autumn

Oktoberfest in Hamburg on the roof of Karstadt
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Events Oktoberfest

Think Germany, think Oktoberfest: with gigantic beers, brass bands and lederhosen. Hamburg, too, has its offshoot of this Bavarian event.

Explore nature around Hamburg
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Autumn in and Around Hamburg Apple Picking

There are plenty of fruit farms in and around Hamburg where you can pick delicious fruit yourself.

Halloween Pumpkin
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Events Halloween

By way of American pop culture, Halloween has found its way into the hearts and minds of horror buffs in Hamburg.

Illustration of a silver East German Trabant car crashing through a light blue wall; the license plate reads NOV 9 89
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German Holidays Unification Day

Every year on 3 October, Germany celebrates the fall of the Berlin Wall and the subsequent reunification of east and west.

Martin Luther statue in Hamburg, Germany
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German Holidays Reformation Day

31 Oct: This public holiday marks Martin Luther nailing his theses to the door of the Wittenberg church over 500 years ago.​​​​​​​

A climber on a top-rope route at the Hamburg Climbing Centre chalks their hands for a better grip.
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Activities Climbing and Bouldering in Hamburg 

Climbing enthusiasts in Hamburg and the surrounding area are spoilt for choice.

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Play Game Cafés

Looking for some competitive fun with friends or family? You don’t have to own all the newest games to play.

Hamburg for coffee lovers.
Café Paris

Dine and Drink Cafés

Coffee black or with a dash of milk? However you take it, get cosy over hot drink at one of Hamburg's many cafés.

Hamburg's museums host excellent exhibitions
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Visitors Museums

From modern art and German romanticism to ethnology and maritime history, Hamburg boasts a wide variety of museums.

Experience Hamburg's entertaining side
Savoy Filmtheater

Film & Cinema Cinemas in Hamburg

Not sure where to find films in their original language? From tiny hole-in-the-wall theatres to multiplexes, we've got you covered.

A wolf lying on a rock
Wildpark Lueneburger Heide

Day Trips Fun and Wildlife Parks

Discover new animals and exciting theme parks in the region near Hamburg. With so many options, there is something for everyone!

Several people riding bikes through a park
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City Tours Bike Tours

What’s better than discovering Hamburg on two wheels? These bike tours will take you where a car could never go.​​​​​​​

Mother Courage and her Children at Thalia Theater Hamburg
Krafft Angerer

Explore Theatres for International Audiences

Out of Hamburg's 40+ theatres, many offer the occasional English play, while others focus entirely on the language of Shakespeare.

Hamburg is known for its rich cultural life
Stage Entertainment

Explore Musicals

New York, London, Hamburg: musical lovers can spend a perfect evening at one of the city's many shows.

Explore the city from another perspective
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Visitors Hamburg by ...

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