Blick durch die Alsterarkaden auf das Hamburger Rathaus mit grünem Kupferdach und Turm bei Tageslicht
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Altstadt & Neustadt

CITY AREA PORTRAIT Welcome to Altstadt & Neustadt

The Old Town and New Town are true jewels of Hamburg. The historic centre of the old town is characterised by many traditional buildings such as the Hamburg Town Hall and the Chamber of Commerce, as well as alleys and bridges that extend as far as HafenCity. In the Neustadt between Laeiszhalle and Jungfernstieg you will find elegant promenades with famous fashion designers and gallery owners - with a view of the Alster.

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    Art in new contexts Bucerius Kunst Forum

    The Bucerius Kunst Forum, located on the street "Alter Wall", invites its guests to enjoy an exclusive encounter with the classics of art. Four alternating exhibitions per year show, in a concentrated format, international art of the highest quality,…

    Bucerius Kunst Forum
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    Composers Quarter

    The Hamburg Composers' Quarter is an association of various museums that offer exciting and interactive insights into the biographies of world-famous composers.

    Composers Quarter
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    From antique to contemporary to modern. Hamburger Kunsthalle

    The Hamburger Kunsthalle is one of the most important and largest art museums in Germany. Its first-class collection takes visitors through 8 centuries. In 2019, it celebrated a round birthday: 150 years ago, the Kunsthalle was opened to the public.

    Hamburger Kunsthalle
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    Stroll along the little Alster Alsterarkaden

    Between Binnenalster and Rathausmarkt, the imposing Alsterarkaden in Hamburg invite you to take a leisurely stroll with a Mediterranean flair.

    Alsterarkaden
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    Mönckebergstraße

    The Mönckebergstraße is probably the most famous and most frequented shopping boulevard in Hamburg.

    Mönckebergstraße
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    Rathausmarkt

    Almost every month, the square on Rathausmarkt is host to another surprising event.

    Rathausmarkt
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Pastor Frank Engelbrecht auf Brücke in Hamburg mit Blick auf Hauptkirche St. Katharinen und moderne Architektur
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One day in Altstadt & Neustadt

The two districts Hamburg-Altstadt and Hamburg-Neustadt are like two siblings with a strong character.

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    Barkassentour "Rund Wilhelmsburg" mit Hafenschnackerin Maike Brunk Boat Trips

    • 28.06.2025
    • 11:00
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    Familienführung - Der Hafen für Kinder City Walks

    • 28.06.2025
    • 11:00
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    From the Cosmos to the Commons

    • 27.06.2025
    • 11:00
    • Kunsthaus Hamburg
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    KATHARINA GROSSEWUNDERBILD Exhibition

    • 27.06.2025
    • 11:00
    • Deichtorhallen (Halle für aktuelle Kunst)
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    Klassik.Krimi / Symphoniker Hamburg Other

    • 04.07.2025
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    Polizeiorchester Hamburg Concerts & Music

    • 02.07.2025
    • 15:00
    • Planten un Blomen (Musikpavillon)
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    Stadt. Wald. Fabelfroh. Kita-Kinder zeigen ihre Kunst

    • 27.06.2025
    • 10:00
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    Töpferstube - Große Wallanlagen Workshops

    • 27.06.2025
    • 15:00
    • Planten un Blomen (Große Wallanlagen)
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    Tunnelblick-Tour City Walks

    • 29.06.2025
    • 15:00
    • Treffpunkt: Hauptkirche St. Petri (Hauptportal)
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    Wasserlichtkonzerte Classical Music

    • 27.06.2025
    • 22:00
    • Planten un Blomen (Parksee)
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    Wasserspiele [tagsüber] - Parksee Classical Music

    • 27.06.2025
    • 16:00
    • Planten un Blomen (Parksee)
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    Wochenmarkt auf dem Burchardplatz Farmer's Markets

    • 03.07.2025
    • 07:00
    • Burchardplatz
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    Wochenmarkt auf dem Großneumarkt Farmer's Markets

    • 28.06.2025
    • 08:30
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SHOPPING, EATING, DRINKING Discover restaurants & shops

Die Altstadt und Neustadt sind das Herz Hamburgs. Dieses unvergleichbare Flair der ehrwürdigen Hansestadt können sie nicht nur am Rathaus oder an der St. Michaelis Kirche spüren sondern auch in die vielen Restaurants, Cafés und Geschäften.

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Antique Design Market

The Colonnaden Antique-Market in downtown Hamburg offers all kinds of antiques from spring to autumn.

Antique Design Market

Antique Design Market

Colonnaden 58-60
20354 Hamburg

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Atelier Zippel Überseebrücke

High-quality maritime gift and souvenir items are the specialities of the Atelier Zippel.

Atelier Zippel Überseebrücke

Atelier Zippel Überseebrücke

Auf der Überseebrücke /Vorsetzen
20459 Hamburg

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Bergamotte

Big city and plants do not go together? Bergamot proves the opposite. The plant and flower studio brings the urban jungle to Hamburg.

Bergamotte

Bergamotte

Bleichenbrücke 10
20354 Hamburg

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Better Burger Company
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Better Burger Company

  • Restaurant
  • Meat
  • American
  • Hamburg originals
  • €€€

There are only three reasons to visit the Better Burger Company: Burger, fries and a hip atmosphere in a central city location.

Better Burger Company

Better Burger Company

Rosenstrasse / Gertrudenkirchhof
20095 Hamburg

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Blue de Gênes

Renowned Danish denim label Blue de Gênes has a store in the centre of Hamburg – you’ll find it in Kaiser-Wilhelm-Strasse.

Blue de Gênes

Blue de Gênes

Kaiser-Wilhelm-Straße 47
20355 Hamburg

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Boutique de la Mer

Breton fashion for the whole family is offered in the old office block directly on the Nicolaifleet canal.

Boutique de la Mer

Boutique de la Mer

Deichstraße 39
20459 Hamburg-Altstadt

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Magellan-Terassen in der HafenCity
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Between urban style & historical Flair

Sustainable highlights

Be inspired by the contrasts between the urban style of the new HafenCity and the historical flair of the old town and go on a "green" voyage of discovery. You can expect a holistic city concept with proximity to the Elbe, many sights such as the Elbphilharmonie and opportunities for sustainable shopping.

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CITY AREA PORTRAIT Altona & Ottensen

For strolling, having a coffee, taking a walk or having some delicious food – situated directly at the Elbe and traversed by parks, Altona & Ottensen are considered to be charming and diverse districts with character. Brick walls create a rather rough atmosphere in Altona, while it is lively and colourful in Ottensen.

Altona & Ottensen
Belebte Lange Reihe in Hamburg-St. Georg bei Sonnenschein mit Passant:innen, Bäumen und Caféterrassen
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CITY AREA PORTRAIT St. Georg

Welcome to St. Georg, a borough full of contrasts. Located just behind Hamburg main railway station, it is colourful, multicultural, stylish and hip all the way up to the Alster.

St. Georg
Gründerzeitfassade in Hamburg-Eppendorf im Abendlicht vor herbstlich gefärbten Bäumen und blauem Himmel
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CITY AREA PORTRAIT Eimsbüttel & Eppendorf

Here, one can find magnificent old building façades, local and exquisite restaurants as well as fancy boutiques and owner-operated shops. While Eppendorf is rather fancy, one can feel the hanseatic serenity in Eimsbüttel. Both districts offer much green and water and are hence with good reason very popular neighbourhoods in Hamburg.

Eimsbüttel & Eppendorf
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