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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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    DISCOVER NOW Current Events in Altstadt & Neustadt

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      Absinto Orkestra

      • 22.10.2025
      • 20:00
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      Anders Zorn. Schwedens Superstar

      • 21.10.2025
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      Auf Matrosen, ohé! City Walks

      • 25.10.2025
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      • Treffpunkt: U-Bahnhof Baumwall (Elbphilharmonie)
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      erfolgreich engagiert - Rhetorik-Empowerment-Training für FLINTA* Workshops

      • 25.10.2025
      • 11:00
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      Familienführung - Der Hafen für Kinder City Walks

      • 23.10.2025
      • 14:00
      • Treffpunkt: Deichstraße / Steintwiete
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      Julia McCallion - Live Concerts & Music

      • 25.10.2025
      • 19:30
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      Rundgang: Botanische Kostbarkeiten aus Asien City Walks

      • 26.10.2025
      • 14:00
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      Tunnelblick-Tour City Walks

      • 23.10.2025
      • 10:00
      • Treffpunkt: Hauptkirche St. Petri (Hauptportal)
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      Wochenmarkt auf dem Burchardplatz Farmer's Markets

      • 23.10.2025
      • 07:00
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      Wochenmarkt auf dem Großneumarkt Farmer's Markets

      • 22.10.2025
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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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    Boutique de la Mer

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

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    Boutique de la Mer

    Deichstraße 39
    20459 Hamburg-Altstadt

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    Braun Hamburg

    Braun Hamburg

    Traditional house with a nose for trends

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    Braun Hamburg

    Mönckebergstraße 17
    20095 Hamburg

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    Buchhandlung Blattgold

    At the Buchhandlung Blattgold you will find a handpicked selection of books for all ages and every situation in life, as well as wonderful gifts for book lovers. From time to time there are also readings and other events.

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    Buchhandlung Blattgold

    Wexstraße 28
    20355 Hamburg

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    Café flané

    • Café/Bistro
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    Café flané invites you to enjoy sweet idleness or simple saunter and stroll around and live for the moment. Enjoy the home-made delicacies based on Grandma's recipe in the Chocolaterie & Pâtisserie.

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    Mönckebergstraße 7
    20095 Hamburg

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    Café Johanna

    • Café/Bistro
    • Good & Low-cost
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    A little breather off the beaten tourist track: At Café Johanna on the Venusberg, an island of peace awaits you with a delicious breakfast or coffee and cake in a relaxed atmosphere.

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    Café Johanna

    Venusberg 26
    20459 Hamburg

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    Café Paris

    • Restaurant
    • Café/Bistro
    • French
    • €€€

    Café Paris, an homage to typical turn of the century French cafés, is located in close proximity to Hamburg Town Hall.

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    Café Paris

    Rathausstraße 4
    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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    DISCOVER NOW Discover more districts

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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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    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.

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    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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