Auf dem Dach der Elbphilharmonie Hamburg stehen drei Leute. Schauen über die Stadt — © Mediaserver Hamburg / Christian Brandes

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WONDER, PARTICIPATE, INTERACT Experiences for the whole family

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Who is really real here? Panoptikum
The waxworks museum on Spielbudenplatz has been open for over 130 years and it is well worth a visit! Here you can meet everyone from Albert Einstein…
Panoptikum
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Planetarium
The Hamburg Planetarium is probably the most advanced planetarium on your home planet! Under the dome of the hall is assembled a "multimedia…
Planetarium
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Hamburg Michel St. Michaelis Church
Hamburg has many large churches - but only one "Michel": On its platform 106 metres high, there is a fabulous (and breezy) view of Hamburg, the port…
St. Michaelis Church
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Edutainment = interactive learning + fun Paradox Museum Hamburg
The Paradox Museum offers experiential entertainment that allows visitors to playfully explore paradoxes and optical illusions. Across 1,300 square…
Paradox Museum Hamburg
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Museum and observation tower Mahnmal St. Nikolai
At the ruins of the former main church of St. Nikolai, you can immerse yourself in Hamburg's history. During the heavy air raids on Hamburg in the…
Mahnmal St. Nikolai
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Pure fascination! Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg
The Miniatur Wunderland in Speicherstadt Hamburg is the must-see for all railway enthusiasts, world-deckers, families, and every other visitor to…
Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg
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Gain an insight into the dark side of Hamburg's city history Hamburg Dungeon
Experience history in a different way: In the catacombs of Hamburg's UNESCO World Heritage Speicherstadt, professional actors bring the city's darkest…
Hamburg Dungeon
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Centre for immersive art Port des Lumières
Port des Lumières, the first permanent exhibition centre for immersive art in Hamburg, offers its guests a breathtaking and unique art experience in…
Port des Lumières
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Extraordinary sensory experiences in the heart of Hamburg Dialoghaus Hamburg
Extraordinary experiences await you at Dialoghaus Hamburg: In “Dialogue in the Dark,” blind guides lead you through completely lightless world where…
Dialoghaus Hamburg
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Permanent exhibition and gift shop focussing on the phenomenon that is chocolate. Chocoversum
Between the UNESCO World Heritage Speicherstadt and the Old Town, visitors discover Hamburg’s sweetest side: at the CHOCOVERSUM, chocolate becomes an…
Chocoversum
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You won't believe your eyes. Museum of Illusions
Optical illusions, upside-down rooms, holograms and much more await you in the Museum of Illusions Hamburg. Step into a fascinating world of…
Museum of Illusions
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Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial
Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial is on the site of the largest former Nazi concentration camp in north-west Germany.
Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial

RENOWNED, MODERN, EXTRAORDINARY Discover Art and Exhibitons

Deichtorhallen - Hall for contemporary art

The Deichtorhallen Hamburg is one of Europe's largest art exhibition halls. There art and photography enthusiasts will find a wide variety of different pictures and interesting exhibitions.

Deichtorhallen - Hall for contemporary art

Deichtorhallen

Deichtorstraße 1-2
20095 Hamburg

Deutsches Hafenmuseum (German Harbour Museum) - Location: Shed 50A

Hamburg's history as an important transhipment point for the shipping industry can be experienced with exciting guided tours and many exhibits in the authentic harbour museum.

Deutsches Hafenmuseum (German Harbour Museum) - Location: Shed 50A

Deutsches Hafenmuseum - Standort Schuppen 50A

Australiastraße (Kopfbau des Schuppens) 50A
22457 Hamburg

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Emigrant Museum BallinStadt

The emigrant museum BallinStadt in Hamburg opens its doors and shows in its exhibition the emigration history from four epochs.

Emigrant Museum BallinStadt

BallinStadt

Veddeler Bogen 2
20539 Hamburg

Ernst Barlach Haus

The Ernst Barlach House, which opened in 1962 and is still privately run, is located in Jenischpark, one of Hamburg's most beautiful landscaped gardens.

Ernst Barlach Haus

Baron-Voght-Str. 50
22609 Hamburg

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

Glockengießerwall 5
20095 Hamburg

Helms Museum Hamburg

The Archaeological Museum Hamburg is Hamburg's museum for archaeology and the history of Hamburg. The museum in the south of Hamburg offers an exciting, interactive overview of 200,000 years of the region's history.

Helms Museum Hamburg

Archäologisches Museum Hamburg

Museumsplatz 2
21075 Hamburg

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INTERNATIONAL, CONTEMPORARY, CLASSICAL Curtains up for Hamburg’s Stages

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The English Theatre of Hamburg
The English Theatre in Hamburg shows dramas, thrillers and comedies exclusively with British actors from London.
The English Theatre of Hamburg
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Traditional stage with impressive productions Thalia Theater
A visit to the venerable Thalia Theater promises visitors a high-class and stylish theatre visit in the heart of Hamburg even today.
Thalia Theater
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Venue for music, theatre and dance Kampnagel
Kampnagel enjoys worldwide recognition as an international production house. It offers a multi-faceted platform for contemporary performing arts, as…
Kampnagel
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One of the world's leading venues for opera Hamburgische Staatsoper
Visitors to Hamburg who are looking for high-class opera entertainment will be spoiled with grandiose performances in the time-honoured Hamburg State…
Hamburgische Staatsoper
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Varied cultural programme zeise cinema
The zeise cinemas in Hamburg Ottensen are located in a former ship propeller factory. In this unique setting, audiences can enjoy a varied cultural…
zeise cinema
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Place to dream Passage Cinema
The Passage cinema has three halls with 670 seats. The latest technology is presented in a stylish setting.
Passage Cinema
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Current mainstream cinema CinemaxX
The CinemaxX at Dammtor shows current movie highlights. It's not unusual for big stars to romp around in the cinema for the premiere of their latest…
CinemaxX
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Films in original version Savoy Filmtheater
The traditional Savoy film theatre primarily shows original-language films as well as highlights from the English theatre scene.
Savoy Filmtheater
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3001 Kino
Small, romantic cinema in Hamburg’s Schanzenviertel.
3001 Kino

DIVERS, EXPANSIVE, HISTORIC Explore Culture under the Sky

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Museum Harbour Oevelgönne

At Neumühlen quay lies the Museum Harbour Oevelgönne, an open‑air museum for historic steamers, sailing and work vessels—free to visit anytime.

Museum Harbour Oevelgönne

Museumshafen Oevelgönne

Oevelgönne 42
22763 Hamburg

Rickmer Rickmers Nachtaufnahme — © This Is Julia Photography

Museum Ship RICKMER RICKMERS

The museum ship RICKMER RICKMERS in the Hamburg harbour is a floating monument reminding of the times of the great windjammers in Hamburg, open daily for visitors, except from Mondays.

Museum Ship RICKMER RICKMERS

Rickmer Rickmers

Landungsbrücken Ponton 1a
20359 Hamburg

Hamburg Warehouse District — © ThisIsJulia Photography

Speicherstadt

The Speicherstadt is probably the best-known symbol of the maritime history of the Hanseatic city of Hamburg. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is the expression of Hamburg's rise and is one of the most beautiful sights today!

Speicherstadt

Brook
20457 Hamburg

Wasserlichtspiele Planten un Blomen

The perfect end to the day on mild summer evenings: From May to October, the famous water light concerts at the Parksee in Planten un Blomen take place every evening at 10 pm in a romantic atmosphere.

Wasserlichtspiele Planten un Blomen

Parksee Planten und Blomen
20355 Hamburg

Frontalansicht der Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg bei Tageslicht und bewölktem Himmel — © Jung von Matt

Theatre, Museums, Galleries & Music Culture & Music in Hamburg

When it comes to culture, Hamburg certainly caters for all tastes! With everything from theatres, museums, exhibitions, live music and a lively club scene to a UNESCO World Heritage Site and exciting adventure attractions right through to the jewel in Hamburg’s crown – the Elbphilharmonie, this city of culture won’t disappoint!

Culture & Music in Hamburg

Blick auf Hamburger Speicherstadt mit Boot im Kanal und Elbphilharmonie im Hintergrund bei Sonnenschein — © Mediaserver Hamburg / Jörg Modrow

Uniquely and unmistakably Hamburg Only in Hamburg

These cultural sights can only be found in Hamburg: from the UNESCO Speicherstadt and Kontorhausviertel to the Elbphilharmonie and the famous Michel, the main church named St. Michaelis.

Only in Hamburg

Abaton Cinema in Hamburg — © Julia Schwendner

The days are getting colder 10 indoor cultural highlights in Hamburg

The leaves are turning colourful, the skies are turning grey and those interested in culture in Hamburg are seeking shelter. Hamburg has a lot to offer in the contrast to the dark season: Our cultural highlights defy the grey weather, have colourful things to offer and best of all: you can warm up perfectly during your Hamburg trip, because they are all indoors.

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10 indoor cultural highlights in Hamburg

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Cultural highlights for international guests

WONDER, PARTICIPATE, INTERACT Experiences for the whole family

Who is really real here? Panoptikum

Planetarium

Hamburg Michel St. Michaelis Church

Edutainment = interactive learning + fun Paradox Museum Hamburg

Museum and observation tower Mahnmal St. Nikolai

Pure fascination! Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg

Gain an insight into the dark side of Hamburg's city history Hamburg Dungeon

Centre for immersive art Port des Lumières

Extraordinary sensory experiences in the heart of Hamburg Dialoghaus Hamburg

Permanent exhibition and gift shop focussing on the phenomenon that is chocolate. Chocoversum

You won't believe your eyes. Museum of Illusions

Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial

RENOWNED, MODERN, EXTRAORDINARY Discover Art and Exhibitons

Deichtorhallen - Hall for contemporary art

Deichtorhallen

Deutsches Hafenmuseum (German Harbour Museum) - Location: Shed 50A

Deutsches Hafenmuseum - Standort Schuppen 50A

Emigrant Museum BallinStadt