Panorama der beleuchteten Außenalster in der Morgendämmerung mit Blick auf das umliegende Stadtgebiet — © mediaserver.hamburg.de / DoubleVision

Hamburg city areas

Things to do & tips in Hamburg's City Areas

Get in touch with the Elbe metropolis and discover Hamburg's districts now! Each district is unique in its own right and all together are remarkably diverse. Our locals have been on the road for you and will show you their favourite cafés, restaurants, squares and of course insider tips.

Blick durch die Alsterarkaden auf das Hamburger Rathaus mit markantem Turm — © ThisIsJulia Photography

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Alt- & Neustadt

The historic core of the Altstadt (German for Old Town) district is shaped by traditional buildings such as the Hamburg city hall and the chamber of commerce, the alleyways and bridges which stretch out all the way to the HafenCity district. In the Neustadt district district between Laeiszhalle and Jungfernstieg with elegant promenades, fashion stores and gallery owners – overlooking the Alster.

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All around the Alster

There is much to do around the Alster, one of the must-sees in our beautiful harbour city – Gründerzeit quarters and exclusive residential areas delight fans of architecture, joggers and cyclists. Many individual shops, cafés and restaurants invite visitors to linger. For a workout, for relaxation or just to take a stroll – the Alster is always a pleasant experience!

Abendstimmung in der Hamburger Speicherstadt mit Blick auf Kanal, historische Gebäude und Kirchturm — © ThisIsJulia Photography

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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.

Spielbudenplatz bei Nacht mit beleuchteten Fassaden, Food-Ständen und leuchtender Straßenkunst in Blau und Gelb — © ThisIsJulia Photography

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St. Pauli, the Harbour & the Reeperbahn

At Hamburg’s city coast, the Elbe and the harbour, you can just sit down and watch as ships, ferries and tugs pass by and enjoy the strong sea breeze. A few hundred meters away you can experience Hamburg’s world-famous “sinful mile” – the Reeperbahn.

Smartphone fotografiert buntes Hamburg-Graffiti, Symbol für Social Media und Influencer-Kommunikation — © Hamburg Tourismus GmbH

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Sternschanze & Karoviertel

The two districts around Schanzenstraße and Schulterblatt are always in motion. Here, it is colourful and lively, and it has become much fancier in the last few years. Still, the district in the borough of Altona has preserved much of its rough, leftist-alternative nonconformism.

Gründerzeitfassade in Hamburg-Eppendorf im Abendlicht vor herbstlich gefärbten Bäumen und blauem Himmel — © Matthias Pens Fotografie

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Eimsbüttel & Eppendorf

Here, one can find magnificent old building façades, local and exquisite restaurants as well as fancy boutiques and owner-operated shops. While Eppendorf is rather fancy, one can feel the hanseatic serenity in Eimsbüttel. Both districts offer much green and water and are hence with good reason very popular neighbourhoods in Hamburg.

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St. Georg

Welcome to St. Georg, a borough full of contrasts. Located just behind Hamburg main railway station, it is colourful, multicultural, stylish and hip all the way up to the Alster.

fabrik_c-2018-thisisjulia-photography-2_1 — © ThisIsJulia Photography

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Altona & Ottensen

For strolling, having a coffee, taking a walk or having some delicious food – situated directly at the Elbe and traversed by parks, Altona & Ottensen are considered to be charming and diverse districts with character. Brick walls create a rather rough atmosphere in Altona, while it is lively and colourful in Ottensen.

Herbstlicher Blick auf das Treppenviertel in Hamburg-Blankenese mit Elbufer und Leuchtturm — © Lee Maas / Timo Sommer

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Blankenese & Elbe outskirts

The former fishing and seamen's village of Blankenese is situated directly on the Elbe. It is the perfect starting point for hopping on a sailing boat or on the Elbe ferry, or for taking long walks along the shore. Another highlight is a visit to the Treppenviertel (German for staircase quartier) with a spectacular view of the lighthouse and the Falkenstein shore.

Elbbrücken zwischen Wilhelmsburg und Veddel in Hamburg im Sonnenlicht mit Gleisen und Wasser im Vordergrund — © Lee Mass / Timo Sommer

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Wilhelmsburg & Veddel

The Elbe Island of Wilhelmsburg is embedded between the southern and northern Elbe. It impresses visitors with a mixture of industrial charm and bustling life with multicultural flair. With its historic buildings, cafés and shops, the Wilhelmsburg Reiherstieg area is especially popular. It is even called "Little Berlin" due to its transformation in recent years. And then there is the neighbouring island of Veddel, which also has much to offer.

Herbstlich gefärbter Park mit ruhigem See in Hamburg, Laub auf dem Wasser und bunter Ufervegetation — © Timo Sommer / Lee Maas

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Hamburg North

Hamburg North is a wonderful place to live. The city centre can be reached in no time, and there is plenty of nature nearby. Everything goes at a slightly slower pace here. But there are still many things to see and do.

Harburger Theater am Kaufhauskanal in Hamburg, im Sonnenlicht durch Blätter mit Spiegelung im Wasser — © ThisIsJulia Photography

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Hamburg South

Around Harburg's inland harbour, historical and modern architectural styles merge. It's maybe even a bit like HafenCity. Finkenwerder, on the other hand, has the charm of a fishing village. – Here, you see a quite different, almost rural side of Hamburg. Harburg and Finkenwerder are also good starting points for discovering the Hamburg metropolitan area.

Spiegelung des Bergedorfer Schlosses im Wassergraben, umrahmt von herbstlicher Vegetation in Hamburg-Bergedorf — © Lee Maas / Timo Sommer

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Hamburg East

Welcome to Bergedorf, Wandsbek, Hammerbrook and Rothenburgsort! Here, the harbour cranes and industrial culture in Rothenburgsort and Hammerbrook meet nature protection areas, meadows and woods on the border with Schleswig-Holstein.

wattenmeer_neuwerk_c-2012-bernd-schluesselburg — © 2012 Bernd Schlüsselburg

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Neuwerk Island

With its 40 inhabitants, Neuwerk is Hamburg’s northernmost area. It is located in the Hamburg Wadden Sea at the mouth of the Elbe, about 100 kilometres from the Hamburg city hall. There is always a breeze blowing on Neuwerk and you can enjoy a wide view over the sea.

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