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HafenCity

HafenCity combines tradition and modernity in a unique symbiosis. A true architectural and cultural delight! Attractions such as Miniatur Wunderland, the Elbphilharmonie and the Speicherstadt draw tourists in.

For centuries, the Port of Hamburg has shaped the development of the Hanseatic city. Shipyards and docks, terminals and ships from around the world are just as much as part of Hamburg as the Elbe, Alster and Jungfernstieg. The Sandtorkai was opened on 11 August 1866 as the most modern port of its time. After more than 100 years, HafenCity is now taking its place. Work began in 2003 and so far half of the buildings envisaged in the master plan have been completed.

Although it is still considered "the largest building site" in Europe, new life has arrived in HafenCity: besides the office and apartment buildings, you can linger in the many cafés and restaurants. What is equally interesting and remains the most famous construction in the HafenCity and therefore the city as a whole is the Elbphilharmonie. Guided tours are also available.

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    Panoptikum - Wax Museum

    • 03.06.2026
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    XULY.Bët. Funkin’ Fashion Factory 100% Recycled Exhibition

    • 03.06.2026
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    Inspiring Japan Permanent Exhibition

    • 03.06.2026
    • 10:00
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    Inspiring China Permanent Exhibition

    • 03.06.2026
    • 10:00
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    Abenteuer Archäologie Exhibitions

    • 03.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Archäologisches Museum Hamburg
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    Photo: Hans Hansen

    • 03.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
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    SKULPTURAL Exhibitions

    • 03.06.2026
    • 10:00
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    Acht Jahrhunderte Kunst Permanent Exhibition

    • 03.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
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    Take an 80-minute immersive trip through Hamburg’s chilling city history! Shows

    • 03.06.2026
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    • Hamburg Dungeon
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    F.C. Gundlach You'll Never Watch Alone Exhibitions

    • 03.06.2026
    • 11:00
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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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Dockland

A few years ago, a particularly prominent office building was built at the Fischereihafen with DOCKLAND.

Dockland
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Boat rental at the Stadtparksee

The boat rental at the Stadtparksee is located on the Liebesinsel. Canoes, pedal boats and rowing boats can be hired here.

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Maritime flair in the HafenCity. Magellan-Terraces

In front of the Bankhaus Wölbern building take the steps down to the MAGELLAN-TERRACES.

Magellan-Terraces

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