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Deichstraße

Historic Hamburg

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 with its restaurants and boutiques exudes typical Hanseatic flair and is only a few steps away from Rathausmarkt, right next to the historic Speicherstadt. 

To stroll and enjoy

Old-established traditional restaurants characterise the Deichstraße. Among the most famous addresses are the Kontor and the Deichgraf. The neighbouring Ti Breizh, in English "House of Brittany", on the other hand, is characterised by French influences. Still relatively new in the historic street is the North Coast Coffee Roastery, which stands for the finest coffee from its own roasting.  

A journey into the past

In 1842 the Great Fire raged in Hamburg and destroyed large parts of the city. The Deichstraße is one of the last remnants of historic Hamburg, along with a few other alleys. If you want to learn more about the history of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, you should visit theMuseum of Hamburg History.

Short & Sweet

  • Where between Rathausmarkt and Speicherstadt
  • When whether it' s raining or sunny, always worth a walk
  • Once Kaufmannsstraße, residential buildings
  • Today ideal for strolling – restaurants, cafés 

DISCOVER NOW Events at this location

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    Hamburg Sustainability Week (over 150 events throughout Hamburg) Social encounters

    • 30.06.2026
    • 08:00
    • Rathausmarkt Hamburg
    To event
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    Panoptikum - Wax Museum

    • 30.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Panoptikum
    To event
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    XULY.Bët. Funkin’ Fashion Factory 100% Recycled Exhibition

    • 30.06.2026
    • 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

    • 30.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
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    Inspiring China Permanent Exhibition

    • 30.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
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    Photo: Hans Hansen Exhibitions

    • 30.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
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    Take an 80-minute immersive trip through Hamburg’s chilling city history! Shows

    • 30.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburg Dungeon
    To event
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    Mini Furniture: Chairs for Children Exhibitions

    • 30.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
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    Abenteuer Archäologie Exhibitions

    • 30.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Archäologisches Museum Hamburg
    To event

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Experience history in a different way: In the catacombs of Hamburg's UNESCO World Heritage Speicherstadt, professional actors bring the city's darkest events back to life. In front of gruesome backdrops and with the help of cinematic effects, visitors experience the historical events of Hamburg's history for 90 minutes in thirteen different show areas.

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