Sights

Places of Worship

Discover steeples, narrow stairways and stunning views! Places of worship shaped Hamburg's skyline and people for centuries.

Places of Worship

St. Michael's Church bell tower with ships' masts in foreground
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Hamburg's Main Churches

St. Michael's Church

The 'Michel' is Hamburg's largest church and one of the city's must-see sights. Its bell tower offers a...

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Memorial Sight

St. Nikolai Memorial

The ruins of this church, bombed by Allied forces during Operation Gomorrah in 1943, now houses a WWII memorial...

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Hamburg's Main Churches

St. Petri Church

Hamburg's oldest church also has the city's highest accessible viewing platform. At 123 metres, you'll be...

One of the five major churches in Hamburg
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Hamburg's Main Churches

Hauptkirche Sankt Katharinen

This striking church dates back to the 13th century and has a steeple among the highest and most beautiful in...

Bird's-eye view showing St. Jacobi and the Mönckebergstrasse shopping street
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Hamburg's Main Churches

St. Jacobi Church

St. Jacobi is one of the five major protestant churches in Hamburg. Pay a visit for recitals, an impressive...

Night of the Churches
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Events

Night of the Churches

More than 100 churches in and around Hamburg open their doors to the public, offering festive insight into the...