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Active & Fit in Hamburg

The Dockland is an architectural masterpiece. The office building is shaped like a parallelogram and rises 40 metres above the water like a ship's bow. In addition, it offers a gigantic view over the Hamburg harbour on the huge roof terrace. But in order to enjoy the view - from a height of 25 metres - you first have to climb the 140 steps of the open staircase.

On your active tour, the famous Blankeneser Treppenviertel (stairs quarter) is a must. Fishermen and pilots have built the hillside area quite unconventionally and unstructured, which has led to a winding system of paths and stairs. With over 58 footpaths and a total of 4864 steps as well as a fantastic view of the Elbe, you can enjoy very extensive walks here.

If you stand at the foot of the "ladder to heaven", you almost feel like this staircase is a never-ending path towards the sky. The Himmelsleiter is the fastest connection between the Elbchaussee and Elbstrand and extends 139 steps to the beach. Those who head for the top must overcome a full 30 metres of altitude - after which, they know they've had a workout.

Anybody can take a bus or a train. Hamburg rides city cycles, or "StadtRAD"! Explore the most beautiful city in the world with your own muscle power. Let the fresh wind blow through your hair and simply stop wherever you want. The unmistakable red bicycles of the Hamburg StadtRAD rental system are at your disposal! You can find them all over Hamburg. Moving around has never been easier.

If you're not afraid of water, want to experience a wonderful day and also want to train your upper body a little, just reach for the paddle and go paddling through the Alsterfleete with your own musclepower. Go to one of the countless boat and canoe rental stations on the Alster and the adventure can begin.

This is where dexterity, technique and strength meet. The Kilimanschanzo is a former bunker in Hamburg that has been converted into a rock climber's paradise. Children and adults can learn and practice climbing here in the middle of Hamburg's Schanzenviertel. On Thursdays and Sundays you can try out free climbing under supervision during "Open Climbing for All".

Minigolf in great surroundings. The minigolf course is located in the beautiful Hamburg city park, south of the large festival area. You can swing your club here every day from mid-March to mid-October and try to break the course record. The course is also open on sunny, dry winter days.

Whether chest, back, crawl or even butterfly, you'll always swim with style in the Holthusenbad in Eppendorf. After your swim, a wide range of aromatic, vital, steam and eucalyptus baths, various saunas and the fantastic spa area invite you to relax and unwind. Enjoy an unforgettable day.

Whether you are a hobby runner, occasional jogger or ambitious marathon runner, there are many suitable and varied routes in Hamburg. The path around the Außenalster, for example, is about 7.6 kilometres long, beautifully green and perfectly suited for evenings. You can also meet many like-minded people here.

The EisArena Hamburg lies in Hamburg's green heart, "Planten un Blomen". From November to March, visitors can skate to their heart's content over an open-air area the size of three ice hockey fields. On Fridays and Saturdays there is a live DJ on site who heats up the skaters. Spontaneous skaters can rent figure skates or ice hockey skates on the spot. A skating and learning aid is available for the little ones for a fee. 

You can lie comfortably by the lake later: first comes fun, then relaxation. No matter if you are standing on water skis, a knee board, a monoski or a wakeboard, the drag lift facility in Hamburg Harburg has a good draught that can reach up to 60 km/h. Your arms will get a little longer and your legs a little heavier. Let yourself be towed away.