Sightseeing in Hamburg - what to see. Complete travel guide
Hamburg is a city that represents one of sixteen Lands of Germany. The city is located on the bank of the Elba River near the Northern Sea. Hamburg is the second largest city of Germany after Berlin and the seventh largest city in whole European Union. Moreover, this is the most populated city of Europe that is not a capital. In 2008 the population of Hamburg estimated 1 773 218 people. Besides its own flag and emblem Hamburg has its own hymn. This is very rare for cities.
Kunsthalle Hamburg, Water tower, Hamburg Planetarium, St. Catherine Church, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Hamburg … Open
In Hamburg, you can plan a family vacation program for every taste. An obligatory part of the excursion program should be a visit to the Zoo “Tierpark Hagenbeck”. The zoo is incredibly … Open
Shopping lovers will also find much interesting in Hamburg as here are opened numerous expensive boutiques, trading centers, passages and other trading outlets.
In Hamburg, tourists will have the opportunity to admire not only historical, but also natural attractions. The undistinguished symbol of the city remains the beautiful Alster Lake. On the shores of this lake today is an attractive park. Locals and tourists come here to have a picnic, enjoy hiking and active entertainment. Along the shores of the lake are luxurious villas of the wealthiest townspeople. In the warm season on the lake, competitions in water sports are often held
In Hamburg, tourists will have the opportunity to admire not only historical, but also natural attractions. The undistinguished symbol of the city remains the beautiful Alster Lake. On the shores of this lake today is an attractive park. Locals and tourists come here to have a picnic, enjoy hiking and active entertainment. Along the shores of the lake are luxurious villas of the wealthiest townspeople. In the warm season on the lake, competitions in water sports are often held
In Hamburg you will find restaurants and bars to suit every taste. Many dining facilities offer not only original dishes, but are also distinguished by original design and décor as well as … Open
The most visited cultural institution of the city is the Museum of Hamburg History. It also occupies a spectacular historical building, the roof of which is adorned with a small clock tower. This museum has a very multifaceted collection of exhibits, reflecting a variety of historical events and cultural traditions. Luxurious national costumes, ancient musical instruments, models of old ships and historical documents are just a few of the exhibits that can be seen within the walls of this museum.
Hamburg DOM festival is known as one of the most exciting events in the life of the city. This majestic event is very popular among foreign tourists. Hamburg DOM is considered the most … Open
In the port area is a very unusual architectural complex, which is called the Amber city. Here, travelers can see the remaining warehouses. Much of it was built in the 19th century. The industrial buildings of red brick are incredibly beautiful.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Hamburg and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Hamburg
♥ Shopping area ' Mönckebergstraße' Hamburg, 0.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Spitalerstraße' Hamburg, 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' upscale' Hamburg, 3.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Mönckebergstraße' Hamburg, 0.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Spitalerstraße' Hamburg, 0.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' upscale' Hamburg, 3.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
Survived castles around Hamburg
♥ Castle 'Haneburg' , 0.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Castle Bergedorf' , 15.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Lauenburg' , 41.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Eutiner Schloss' , 77 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Kiel Castle' , 86.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Haneburg' , 0.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Castle Bergedorf' , 15.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Lauenburg' , 41.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Eutiner Schloss' , 77 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Kiel Castle' , 86.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
Art galleries in Hamburg and around
♥ Art museum 'Kunsthalle' Hamburg, 0.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Kunsthalle' Hamburg, 0.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Hamburg from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Nord-Ostsee-Kanal
From the series “Greatest Man-Made Waterways and Channels”
Check on the map: Distance from Hamburg center - 68.1 km.
As has been said, the Kiel Canal is the busiest waterway, it is used by about 250 vessels per day. Almost all the vessels pass through the canal under the pilotage which makes the traffic flow streamlined and safe. Nearly 24 hours and many kilometres of way were saved by using the Kiel Canal instead of going around the Jutland peninsula. It is therefore no surprise that the relevance for its use is increasing year by year. …
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