Since its opening on January 11, 2017, The Elbphilharmonie has become the new emblem of Hamburg. Located on the eastern tip of the HafenCity, the modern glass structure with its striking undulating roof seemingly floats above the historic Kaispeicher. Like a lighthouse, the Elbphilharmonie greets incoming ships and signals from afar, "You have arrived."

A little overshadowed by the Elbphilharmonie, but by no means less worth seeing: St. Michael's Church, better known as the Michel. The "Church of the Poor" has been one of Hamburg's landmarks for centuries. The Michel is one of the most beautiful baroque churches in northern Germany and impresses with its magnificent interior. An ascent to the top of its tower is worthwhile: from here you have the best view of the harbour, the Elbphilharmonie and the Alster.

The big, wide world in miniature: At Miniatur Wunderland in the Speicherstadt, there’s something new to discover around every corner. Trains whiz through meticulously detailed landscapes, ships head for bustling ports, and countless little stories are waiting to be discovered. The journey takes you all the way around the globe—from Hamburg and Scandinavia to Bella Italia, Rio de Janeiro, Patagonia, and Antarctica.
Among the newest worlds is “The Rainforest—Amazon, Andes, and Atacama”: Here, the journey takes you from the dense Amazon rainforest, through the mighty Andes with Machu Picchu, all the way to the Atacama Desert. Spectacular landscapes, countless lovingly crafted details, and technical refinements make this section a real eye-catcher as well. And because Miniatur Wunderland keeps growing, there’s always something new to discover, even on a return visit.

The government of Germany's second largest city meets in this imposing sandstone building in the heart of Hamburg. Not only the elaborate outer facade of the building is impressive. To gain insights on the inside, you can take part in an exclusive guided tour through the rooms and meeting rooms.

As the name suggests, the Landungsbrücken are Hamburg's most famous water station. From here you can start one of the numerous harbour tours, eat one of the popular fish sandwiches or just relax with a coffee or ice cream and enjoy the view of Hamburg harbour and the big ships. Don't miss the sunset! It can be really romantic.

This impressive complex of warehouses was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015 together with the Kontorhaus district. As if that weren't enough, there are numerous cafés, restaurants and museums in the immediate vicinity. On a harbour and canal cruise with one of the many barge ships you can see the Speicherstadt from a completely different perspective and experience it up close!

Hamburg's popular shopping street and promenade directly on the Binnenalster. Here you can stroll to your heart's content, eat ice cream, drink coffee or set out on an Alster tour. If you really want to spend a lot of money, visit the Alsterhaus with its chic boutiques and noble luxury manufacturers. But even without a lot of money, you can enjoy yourself just fine!

Sure, everyone knows the Kiez? Famous and infamous all over the world, you can celebrate endlessly here. There's always something going happening on the Reeperbahn. If you're a prude, you're definitely in the wrong corner of Hamburg. The best nightclubs line up here next to the most famous bars and pubs as well as some theatres and playhouses. And if you've made it until dawn, you can go straight on to our 10th top attraction.

The Hamburg fish market is known everywhere. Even tourists from Japan, almost 9,000 km away, flock to Hamburg for a visit to the fish market. Every Sunday starting at sunrise, you can get fresh fish, vegetables and other delicious specialities. But don't get up too late, because the spectacle is over by 9:30 a.m. at the latest.

Planten un Blomen Park in the centre of Hamburg is a wonderful destination for families, couples in love and those seeking relaxation. There is a botanical garden with a tropical house and the largest Japanese garden in Europe. Whether you're riding ponies or enjoying a tea ceremony in the Japanese Garden, everyday life is far away here.