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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    One day in Altstadt & Neustadt

    On one side is the historic centre of the old town with Hamburg City Hall and the Chamber of Commerce, the narrow streets and bridges that stretch all the way to HafenCity. On the other side is the sophisticated Neustadt district between Laeiszhalle and Jungfernstieg with its elegant promenades, fashion designers and gallery owners.

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      Anders Zorn. Schwedens Superstar

      • 04.12.2025
      • 10:00
      • Hamburger Kunsthalle
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      DRAGFÜHRUNG - Eine queere Führung durch die Hamburger Kunsthalle mit wechselnden Dragartists Guided Tour

      • 11.12.2025
      • 18:00
      • Hamburger Kunsthalle
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      Fleetinsel Christmas Market Christmas Markets

      • 04.12.2025
      • 12:00
      • Fleetinsel
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      Führung "Michel, Stadthöfe & Rathaus" - Weihnachts-Special City Walks

      • 06.12.2025
      • 14:30
      • Hauptkirche St. Michaelis zu Hamburg
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      Historical Christmas Market Christmas Markets

      • 04.12.2025
      • 11:00
      • Rathausmarkt Hamburg
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      König Storch - Kellertheater Theatre

      • 07.12.2025
      • 15:00
      • Kellertheater
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      SingAlong – Das große Mitsingevent Pop

      • 06.12.2025
      • 11:00
      • Cascadas
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      Songs of Absence Theatre

      • 11.12.2025
      • 20:00
      • Barlach Halle K
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      Speicherstadt & HafenCity Erlebnistour City Walks

      • 04.12.2025
      • 15:00
      • Treffpunkt: U-Bahnhof Baumwall (Elbphilharmonie)
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      Tischlein deck dich - Kellertheater Theatre

      • 06.12.2025
      • 15:00
      • Kellertheater
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      Tunnelblick-Tour City Walks

      • 04.12.2025
      • 10:00
      • Treffpunkt: Hauptkirche St. Petri (Hauptportal)
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      Weihnachtsmarkt an der St. Petri Kirche Christmas Markets

      • 04.12.2025
      • 10:30
      • Hauptkirche St. Petri
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      Weihnachtsmarkt Spitalerstraße Christmas Markets

      • 04.12.2025
      • 11:00
      • Spitalerstraße Hamburg
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      Weihnachtsmarkt Winterwald Hamburg Christmas Markets

      • 04.12.2025
      • 11:00
      • Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz
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      Wochenmarkt auf dem Burchardplatz Farmer's Markets

      • 04.12.2025
      • 07:00
      • Burchardplatz
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      Wochenmarkt auf dem Großneumarkt Farmer's Markets

      • 06.12.2025
      • 08:30
      • Großneumarkt
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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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    Felix Jud Buchhandlung Antiquariat Kunsthandel

    Felix Jud Buchhandlung Antiquariat und Kunsthandel is probably one of Hamburg's most traditional bookstores. The historical shop is more than just a sales outlet for books and has established itself as a cultural institution in the centre of Hamburg over the past decades.

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    Felix Jud GmbH & Co. KG Buchhandlung • Antiquariat • Kunsthandel

    Neuer Wall 13
    20354 Hamburg

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    Fisch & Co.
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    Fisch & Co.

    • Café/Bistro
    • Good & Low-cost
    • Hamburg originals
    • €€€

    Fisch & Co. is the cult address for fish sandwiches in Hamburg's old town. Freshly caught fish from the North Sea can be found directly on the Hamburg Fleet.

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    Fisch & Co.

    Fisch & Co.

    Deichstraße 41
    20459 Hamburg

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    Frau Vogel

    Ducklings, signs, delicacies: Very special souvenirs and memorabilia can be obtained from Frau Vogel in Hamburg directly at the Michel.

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    Frau Vogel

    Frau Vogel

    Krayenkamp 13
    20459 Hamburg

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    Frittenwerk

    • Restaurant
    • Vegetarian
    • Good & Low-cost
    • German cuisine
    • International
    • €€€

    Pommes at its best: At Frittenwerk Hamburg, the popular snack meets the international street food cuisine. Delicious French fries and homemade sauces are served.

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    Frittenwerk Hamburg

    Bergstraße 17
    20095 Hamburg

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    FROHSTOFF Silk Screening & Textiles

    In the FROHSTOFF workshop near Hamburg’s Grossneumarkt, creativity, bright colours and high-quality textiles are brought to life to create bespoke, one-of-a-kind pieces.

    FROHSTOFF Silk Screening & Textiles
    Frohstoff

    FROHSTOFF Siebdruck Manufaktur

    Wexstraße 38
    20355 Hamburg

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    Grand Café RONCALLI

    • Café/Bistro
    • €€€

    The founder of the legendary Circus RONCALLI welcomes you to the Grand Café of the same name.

    Grand Café RONCALLI

    Grand Café RONCALLI

    Mönckebergstrasse 7
    20095 Hamburg

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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.

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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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