WasserForum Hamburg Learn all about water at WasserForum

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At WasserForum Hamburg you learn everything about water - it's not just about watching, it's about participating!

Inside the former pump house of Hamburg’s oldest water tower, visitors have the chance to experience northern Germany’s biggest and most modern exhibition concerning water supply. On three floors, they gather detailed information on the paths of rain, ground, drinking and waste water.

The first part of the exhibition deals with the history of Hamburg’s water supply starting from the Middle Ages. Moreover, this part also provides an overview of the geological conditions in Hamburg with the focus on the groundwater assessment and observation. The second part presents the purification of water and the transportation of sewage water from household to wastewater treatment.

A vast number of show pieces and original parts of the facilities make a visit worthwhile. Additionally, there are a lot of interactive activities throughout the entire exhibition, which you to take part in.

DISCOVER NOW Events at this location

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    Panoptikum - Wax Museum

    • 02.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Panoptikum
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    XULY.Bët. Funkin’ Fashion Factory 100% Recycled Exhibition

    • 02.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
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    Inspiring Japan Permanent Exhibition

    • 02.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
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    Inspiring China Permanent Exhibition

    • 02.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
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    Photo: Hans Hansen

    • 02.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
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    Blutiger Boden. Die Tatorte des NSU Exhibition

    • 03.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Altonaer Museum
    To event
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    SKULPTURAL Exhibitions

    • 02.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
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    Acht Jahrhunderte Kunst Permanent Exhibition

    • 02.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    To event
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    Take an 80-minute immersive trip through Hamburg’s chilling city history! Shows

    • 02.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburg Dungeon
    To event
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    Die Sammlung des Deutschen Hafenmuseums Permanent Exhibition

    • 03.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Deutsches Hafenmuseum
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