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Deichstraße

Historic Hamburg

Construction on the offices and residencies on Deichstraße began in the 17th century. Today, the old merchant’s street is the home of many fine restaurants and pubs.

Deichstraße with its restaurants and boutiques exudes typical Hanseatic flair and is only a few steps away from Rathausmarkt, right next to the historic Speicherstadt. 

To stroll and enjoy

Old-established traditional restaurants characterise the Deichstraße. Among the most famous addresses are the  and the Deichgraf. The neighbouring Ti Breizh, in English "House of Brittany", on the other hand, is characterised by French influences. Still relatively new in the historic street is the North Coast Coffee Roastery, which stands for the finest coffee from its own roasting.  

A journey into the past

In 1842 the Great Fire raged in Hamburg and destroyed large parts of the city. The Deichstraße is one of the last remnants of historic Hamburg, along with a few other alleys. If you want to learn more about the history of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, you should visit theMuseum of Hamburg History.

Short & Sweet

  • Where between Rathausmarkt and Speicherstadt
  • When whether it' s raining or sunny, always worth a walk
  • Once Kaufmannsstraße, residential buildings
  • Today ideal for strolling – restaurants, cafés 

DISCOVER NOW Events at this location

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    Flohdom Trabrennbahn Bahrenfeld Flea Markets

    • 20.05.2026
    • 06:00
    • Trabrennbahn Bahrenfeld
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    German Show-Jumping and Dressage Derby 2015 Riding

    • 17.05.2026
    • 08:00
    • Derby-Park Klein Flottbek
    To event
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    Blutiger Boden. Die Tatorte des NSU Exhibition

    • 17.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Altonaer Museum
    To event
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    SKULPTURAL Exhibitions

    • 17.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    To event
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    Acht Jahrhunderte Kunst Permanent Exhibition

    • 17.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    To event
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    © Muhlis Kenter, Näherin in einer Textilfabrik, Alsdorf bei Aachen, 1980, Muhlis Kenter

    “They Used to Call Us Guest Workers.” Extending the Photography and New Media Collection

    • 17.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
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    Photo: Hans Hansen

    • 17.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
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    Panoptikum - Wax Museum

    • 17.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Panoptikum
    To event
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    XULY.Bët. Funkin’ Fashion Factory 100% Recycled Exhibition

    • 17.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
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    © Suzuki Kiitsu, Tänzerinnen (Detail), Japan, 1. H. 19. Jh., Hängerolle, MK&G, Erworben mit Mitteln der Campe’schen Historischen Kunststiftung aus der Sammlung Walter Gebhard, Foto: MK&G/Tobias Eckmann

    Inspiring Japan Permanent Exhibition

    • 17.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event

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CITY AREA PORTRAIT Alt- & Neustadt

The historic core of the Altstadt (German for Old Town) district is shaped by traditional buildings such as the Hamburg city hall and the chamber of commerce, the alleyways and bridges which stretch out all the way to the HafenCity district. In the Neustadt district district between Laeiszhalle and Jungfernstieg with elegant promenades, fashion stores and gallery owners – overlooking the Alster.

Alt- & Neustadt

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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 events back to life. In front of gruesome backdrops and with the help of cinematic effects, visitors experience the historical events of Hamburg's history for 90 minutes in thirteen different show areas.

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Hamburg Stock Exchange

The Hamburg Stock Exchange building, which by the way is the oldest of its type in Germany, is situated back to back with the Town Hall.

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Hamburg's water station. Landungsbrücken

The floating dock - called the "Landungsbrücken" (landing stages) – is 700 metres long. Harbour tours and the HADAG steamers to Finkenwerder, Oevelgönne and Blankenese leave from this water "station". Impressive luxury cruisers also dock here from time to time.

Landungsbrücken

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