Hamburg Dammtor Station Historic railway station between city, park and congress center

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Central long‑distance, regional and S‑Bahn railway station in the heart of Hamburg, featuring a historic station hall and direct proximity to the exhibition center, university and city center.

Arriving or departing from Hamburg Dammtor Station often begins with a special view: The striking glass-and-steel station hall, opened in 1903, is a remarkable example of Jugendstil architecture. The original Dammtor station opened back in 1866, but the current building was designed to meet the needs of a growing city.

Nestled between Planten un Blomen park, Hamburg University, and the Congress Center Hamburg (CCH), the station is more than just a transit point – it is a place in between: between arriving and leaving, everyday life and major events, city and memory.

A listed historic monument, Dammtor Station serves long-distance trains, regional services, and the Hamburg S-Bahn. In front of the southern exit, the sculpture “Kindertransport – The Final Farewell” honors Jewish children who were sent into exile during the Nazi era – a quiet and moving place of remembrance in public space.

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