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Nikolai Canal Hamburg

The cradle of the port of Hamburg.

The Nikolai canal is one of the most beautiful canals in Hamburg; the port of Hamburg was born here in around 1188. The trademark of the Nikolai canal is its old warehouses - the last of their kind in Hamburg's old city.

DISCOVER NOW Events at this location

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    Miniature tugboat ballet* Celebrations

    • Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg
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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

    • 12.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
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    Photo: Hans Hansen

    • 12.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
  • Entdeckertour für Kinder_Foto Thomas Hampel
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    Speicherstadt - the discovery tour for kids* Celebrations

    • Speicherstadtmuseum
    To event
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    Blutiger Boden. Die Tatorte des NSU Exhibition

    • 11.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Altonaer Museum
    To event
  • SKULPTURAL
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    SKULPTURAL Exhibitions

    • 12.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
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    © Hamburger Kunsthalle, Foto: Jann Wilken

    Acht Jahrhunderte Kunst Permanent Exhibition

    • 12.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    To event
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    Panoptikum - Wax Museum

    • 11.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Panoptikum
    To event
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    XULY.Bët. Funkin’ Fashion Factory 100% Recycled Exhibition

    • 12.05.2026
    • 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

    • 12.05.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
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Monuments of the past Historical buildings & monuments

Throughout the city you will find numerous historical buildings and also monuments that bear witness to a long past time in Hamburg. Discover the monuments of the past.

Historical buildings & monuments
Abendstimmung in der Hamburger Speicherstadt mit Blick auf Kanal, historische Gebäude und Kirchturm
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CITY AREA PORTRAIT HafenCity & Speicherstadt

The world’s largest warehouse complex and UNSESCO World Heritage. On the other side, towards the banks of the Elbe, the modern, ever-growing architecture of the new harbour district HafenCity. Also, you can enjoy the view of the harbour from nearly everywhere.

HafenCity & Speicherstadt

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Historic Hamburg Deichstraße

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
Hamburg Warehouse District
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UNESCO World Heritage Site in Hamburg 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
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Historic Hamburg Cremon

Cremon, in Hamburg’s old city, is part of the city’s history and the eponymous street of Cremon Island. There were once warehouses and residential dwellings on the canal and on a street front so that goods could be sent and received via water as well as land.

Cremon

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