Hamburg for cruise passengers

Discover Hamburg on a shore leave

Discover Hamburg while your ship is waiting for you in the harbour. The Hamburg experts offer tours and suggest restaurants and sights that fit perfectly into your schedule. The harbour is conveniently located in the centre of Hamburg, which makes it easy to explore the city.

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    All events at a glance Calendar of events Hamburg

    With our calendar of events you won't miss any of the numerous events in Hamburg. You can search directly for a suitable period or filter by category.

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    Our online magazine with insider tips about Hamburg and exciting stories about the city and its people from our HamburgAhoi experts. It's worth taking a look. ♥

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  • Events for cruise enthusiasts

    Anyone who loves seafaring cannot avoid Hamburg as a venue for harbour festivals, trade fairs and ship christenings.

    Events for cruise enthusiasts

EXPLORE HAMBURGS MARITIME SIDE All around the harbour

HIGHLIGHTS Must-sees in Hamburg!

There is so much to do in Hamburg that it is easy to lose the overview. We have compiled a few highlights that you shouldn't miss when you are in Hamburg.

BallinStadt Auswanderermuseum

The emigrant museum BallinStadt in Hamburg opens its doors and shows in its exhibition the emigration history from four epochs.

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Miniatur Wunderland

The Miniatur Wunderland in Speicherstadt Hamburg is the must-see for all railway enthusiasts, world-deckers, families, and every other visitor to Hamburg!

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Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg
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Elbphilharmonie

Hamburg has a new cultural landmark! The Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall represents an unprecedented synthesis of the arts - architecture, music and the unique location in the middle of the Hamburg harbour. More than 2.6 million guests have already attended over 1,000 concerts!

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Elbphilharmonie
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Tierpark Hagenbeck

There are many highlights for young and old in Europe's nicest private zoo: a total of 1850 animals in large open-air spaces, an elephant house, an extensive orang-utan enclosure, the tropical aquarium and the new "Eismeer".

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Tierpark Hagenbeck
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Jungfernstieg

It is the heart of the city centre for many locals and tourists: the Jungfernstieg - a diverse connection between the Inner Alster and the surrounding shops and attractions.

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Speicherstadt

The Speicherstadt is probably the best-known symbol of the maritime history of the Hanseatic city of Hamburg. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is the expression of Hamburg's rise and is one of the most beautiful sights today!

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Hamburg Warehouse District
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Fischmarkt

Every Sunday morning since 1703 Hamburg's most traditional market has been trading in just about anything and everything that isn't nailed down.

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Rickmer Rickmers am Hamburger Hafen
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Where to watch ships

In Hamburg, the best and most well-known ocean liners in the world regularly enter and leave the harbour, which makes Hamburg a popular place for ship-spotters - 12 months out of the year.

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Person am Ufer des Hamburger Fischmarkts bei Sonnenuntergang, Möwe auf Poller und Blick auf den Hafen
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Hamburg in 24 hours

Do you want to experience as much Hamburg as possible in 24 hours? We tell you what Hamburg locals recommend in such a case!

Hamburg in 24 hours
Queen Mary 2 fährt in den Hamburger Hafen ein, im Hintergrund die Elbphilharmonie und Skyline
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Shipping & Cruises

Experience the metropolis on the Elbe before or after your cruise or just watch the ships. Be there live and up close when the most amazing cruise ships arrive at Hamburg's cruise terminals.

Shipping & Cruises
Elbphilharmonie von unten bei Sonnenuntergang mit Hafenblick
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One day in Hamburg for 24, 48 or 72 euros Hamburg on a Budget

Do you want to spend a day in Hamburg without leaving your entire fortune here? We show you how to have a wonderful time on a limited budget.

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