The Kunsthalle Hamburg collects perspectives from all over the world under its roof and is therefore one of the best-known institutions in Germany. The collection impresses with both old masters and modern art icons. The exhibits go along the timeline and offer a multi-layered insight into eight centuries of art history. Still not enough? Then head to the museum café Das Liebermann, where you can let the cultural experience sink in with a hot drink of your choice.

Behind the impressive maritime facade, musical hearts beat faster. The Elbphilharmonie invites you to an acoustic feast with large and small concerts and has created spaces that impress not only connoisseurs. The perfect sound turns concerts into immersive experiences. Whether interpretations of masterpieces or contemporary music: the musical temple has something in its repertoire for all musical tastes. The in-house Elbphilharmonie-Plaza viewing platform also offers a free 360-degree view of the harbour, which enchants with its waves in all seasons.

After a stroll through the UNESCO Speicherstadt, the International Maritime Museum at Kaispeicher awaits with exciting exhibitions. Over 3000 years of shipping history and many maritime exhibits such as ship models, paintings, old uniforms and photos are on display in the historic building.

On the almost 150-year-old crane site, the international centre of the fine arts attracts visitors with performance, dance and theatre. Hamburg's local as well as international cultural actors are at home here. With a total of six stages, a club, a socio-cultural centre, a restaurant and a bar, Kampnagel offers an all-round cultural package and always has a surprise in stock.

The Savoy Kino has been home to an original sound cinema program since the 1950s. With this decision, the team is dedicated to presenting films "as filmmakers intended". Protected from the rain, the popcorn-scented cinema hall invites you into its rooms with the latest cinema highlights and delights you with genre classics, sci-fi, horror or fantasy new releases, live theatre broadcasts or dramas – for a cinema evening in the dark season, the Savoy has a diverse programme to offer.

If you take the train into Hamburg's main railway station, your gaze is soon drawn to the Deichtorhallen, which cannot be overlooked. Contemporary art and photography that take up current social discourses are gathered on an exhibition area of 10,000 sqm. With three houses, the Hall of Contemporary Art, the House of Photography and the Falckenberg Collection, located at two locations in Hamburg, the Deichtorhallen curate unique art venues that offer shelter for art-hungry visitors in grey weather.

The Abaton shows established filmmakers as well as debut directors and puts together a broad program for film fans of all ages. Do you like documentaries and national and international feature films? Then come and spend an evening of cinema & chill with your friends!

The Deutsches Schauspielhaus Hamburg is Germany's largest stage for spoken theatre and seats over a thousand people. Under the directorship of Karin Beier (since 2013), new interpretations of classics as well as play developments on thematic complexes are performed. Directly at the main railway station, the Schauspielhaus offers not only plays, but also theatre tours and glimpses behind the scenes.

Located directly at Hamburg's main railway station, the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe impresses with exhibitions from antiquity to the present. In the magnificent building, it is easy to forget the grey, wet weather. The exhibition is a real highlight, especially for fans of Art Nouveau and East Asian culture. Those interested in fashion can marvel at clothing from the Middle Ages, for example. Not to be forgotten is the museum shop, which is stocked with regional, national and international goods - perfect for a little souvenir.

Dark autumn evenings make illuminated musical stages shine even more. Alongside New York and London, Hamburg shines as a musical metropolis and entertains thousands of visitors every year. Whether discovering the classic "The Lion King" on the other side of the Elbe by ferry or being enchanted by the new musicals of the season – Hamburg creates unique experiences on really big stages.