Travel 7 Days in Hamburg: Best Vacation Spots in Hamburg

Day 1 | Morning

Miniatur Wunderland

Opening Hours: Generally, it is 9:30-18:00 on weekdays. School holidays, Tuesdays and holidays are extended. The daily opening hours may vary. It is recommended to check the official website in advance.

Ticket Price: 15 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Kehrwieder 2/Block D, 20457 Hamburg

The Hamburg Miniature Landscape World has the largest CNC railway model scene in the world, which is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. Located in Warehouse City, it has an exhibition area of 4,000 square meters and is open every day. Railroad tracks, trains, statues, buildings, landscapes - there are so many scenes and details that visitors are amazed. The 15,000-kilometer-long rails can carry 15,000 wagons to their destination. To this end, 5,000 houses and bridges, 250,000 trees and 250,000 single-person statues were built according to certain proportions to create a magnificent scene. Nearly 500,000 lights illuminated this miniature railway beautifully, making it unforgettable for visitors. In order to control the operation of the train, a total of sixty computers were used.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: This is a MUST go attraction. I admire the meticulus and detail recreation of different places in Europe. But I like the most is the Airport. It looks so real that you think you were in a real airport

Trip.com User: It's so fun and so good to stay here for three hours. You must go to the hamburger if you come here!

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Port of Hamburg.

Port of Hamburg

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 9 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Port of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

The Port of Hamburg is located in the lower reaches of the Elbe, where the Alster and Biele rivers meet, 110 kilometers from the North Sea. With an area of 100 square kilometers, the port is the largest seaport in Germany and one of the entrepots in Europe. The Port of Hamburg is also one of the largest container ports, with 18 container terminals, 22 container cranes, and an annual container handling capacity of 1.25 million TEUs. The Port of Hamburg has a port area of 16.2 square kilometers and operates entrepot trade, especially for the re-export of goods from Scandinavia and Central Europe. There are 36 signs along the road, with colorful pictures and commentary, to introduce you to the past and the history of the Port of Hamburg between the Port Pavilion and Neumüller. future. Every May is the Hamburg Port Festival, which lasts for three days and includes ballet performances, galleon inspections and fireworks displays.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Great place to see ships of all sizes like the one I added here... Not too pricy for the location u at

Trip.com User: Take the public ferry #62!

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Port of Hamburg? Fraser Suites Hamburg is one of your top choices.

Fraser Suites Hamburg

With its magnificent architecture, elegant boulevards, the Inner Alster Lake and the canals behind the town hall, Hamburg’s city centre is a fascinating destination. Also called the Hanseatic City, this major port city is in northern Germany and connected to the North Sea by the Elbe River.Fraser Suites Hamburg is an apartment-style hotel situated in one of the more prestigious areas of the city, where the sophistication of Neuer Wall, energy of HafenCity (Harbour City) and the history of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Speicherstadt combine. Guests soon discover that history, culture, business and the arts are just a few steps away from their luxury suites.Fraser Suites Hamburg occupies historic Oberfinanzdirektion, the former office of Hamburg’s Tax Authority. A listed building dating back to 1907, its prime location is situated in the heart of the Hanseatic city.All 154 rooms and suites have been designed to offer a serene, yet sophisticated, experience. As one of the most famous buildings in Hamburg, the exterior and many parts of the interior are heritage-protected.Rödingsmarkt has long been the vibrant ‘living room＇ of Hamburg, a place to convene, converse and celebrate. Some of Hamburg’s most famous tourist attractions, such as the Speicherstadt Warehouse District, Miniature Wonderland, Elbphilharmonie, and Lake Alster are just a short stroll away. Paying tribute to the Hanseatic City, Fraser Suites Hamburg is a luxury ‘aparthotel’ that is tailor-made for the many national and international visitors who come to discover - and rediscover - Hamburg.

Day 2 | Morning

Hamburg City Hall

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,7:00am-7:00pm;Open on Sat,10:00am-6:00pm;Open on Sun,10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 5 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Rathausmarkt 1, 20095 Hamburg

The City Hall was built in 1886. It is a neo-Baroque building built in the second half of the 19th century. The building is decorated with many commemorative and symbolic works of art. The whole building of the city hall is made of sandstone, the whole is smoke gray, and the roof is copper green, showing a simple style. The minaret on the building is 112 meters high and is one of the striking buildings in Hamburg. The tower is decorated with a golden imperial eagle, a symbol of German unification. Inside the City Hall The City Hall building has 4 floors, and there are many interior rooms with 647 pieces. There are two rows of stone columns in the hall on the first floor, a total of 16, and each column has a relief sculpture of figures. These figures are famous German figures, such as the dramatist Lessing, the musician Brahms and the physicist Hertz. The portraits hanging in the municipal banquet and reception hall describe the history of Hamburg. The "Golden Book" of the Hanseatic League is kept in the Mayor Hall, and the names of the successive mayors of Hamburg from 1264 to 1912 are engraved on the bronze medal. Between the windows on the second floor, there are 20 statues of German emperors.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: The Hamburg City Hall is the most beautiful building in Hamburg and, I would even say, in whole Germany! It’s impressive how architecture shows so much history. A must see!

Day 2 | Afternoon

Hamburger Kunsthalle nearby is the top choice before you leave Hamburg City Hall and hit the road.

Hamburger Kunsthalle

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Tue,Thu-Fri,Sun,10:00am-6:00pm;Open on Wed,10:00am-9:00pm

Ticket Price: 12 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-3 Hours

The museum ranks among the German art museums with an area of nearly 20,000 square meters. Three buildings staggered in the central location in 1869, 1919 and 1997 give the Hamburg Kunsthalle its curved and polygonal shape. It houses a large collection of paintings from the Gothic period to the present, sculpture of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, freehand drawings, prints, watercolors, coins and medals of the ancient Greek and Roman periods from the Renaissance to the present, and a collection of all Works of European art genres. The collection of nineteenth-century German painting art includes masterpieces by Mares, Feuerbach and Berklin. The museum also offers interpretive services on the appraisal of paintings, drawings and prints.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Hamburger Kunsthalle, The Fontenay nearby is the best place to stay.

The Fontenay

Conveniently situated in the Rothenbaum district of Hamburg, The Fontenay is situated 900 metres from Congress Center Hamburg, 1.2 km from Inner Alster Lake and a 15-minute walk from Gänsemarkt. Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Both free WiFi and private parking are available at this property.At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Every room comes with a coffee machine, while some have a balcony. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.A continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At The Fontenay you will find a restaurant serving international cuisine. Vegan, Vegetarian and Dairy-free options can also be requested.The wellness area at the accommodation is comprised of a spa centre, a sauna and a fitness centre. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near The Fontenay.Speaking Arabic and German at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always on hand to help.Jungfernstieg is a 16-minute walk from the hotel, while Hamburg Fair is 1.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hamburg Airport, 8 km from The Fontenay.

Day 3 | Morning

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-11:30pm

Ticket Price: 15 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1, 20457 Hamburg, Germany

The project was completed and delivered on October 31, 2016. On January 11 and 12, 2017, the new location in Hamburg, Germany, the Elbe Philharmonic Hall was grandly opened, becoming a new tourist attraction for people from Hamburg and the world. The concert hall is located in the HafenCity of Hamburg and opposite to the wharf, next to the world cultural heritage "Warehouse City". Above the red brick wall of the warehouse on the quay in the middle of the Elbe, such an iceberg-like glittering glass building stands majestically, linking the past and the future. This is a project that requires a lot of manpower, material resources, financial resources and time. This is a project that has been widely supported by Hamburg people and has donated nearly 70 million euros. A project that is hard to get a ticket... This was a controversial but reluctant project to give up, this is a project that sold out 1,500 concerts in the opening season before the opening of the concert hall, Hamburg Elbe Music Hall has created countless amazing.

Day 3 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, don’t forget pay a visit to St. Nicholas' Church.

St. Nicholas' Church

Opening Hours: May-September 10:00-18:00, October-April April 10:00-17:00.

Ticket Price: 5 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Hours

Location: Willy-Brandt-Strasse 60, 20457 Hamburg

Today's St. Nicholas Church is a Gothic building rebuilt after a fire in 1842. The original church was built in the 12th century, and the church rebuilt in 1874 was the tallest building in the world at that time. There is a sculpture of "Earth Angel" in front of the bell tower. On the pedestal, there are several kinds of words for peace and blessings, including Chinese. If you are interested, you can go and see it.

Day 3 | Evening

After visiting the glorious St. Nicholas' Church, Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten nearby is the best place to stay.

Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten

This 5-star hotel is located on the Alster Lake in the heart of Hamburg. The Fairmont Hamburg offers gourmet cuisine, free Wi-Fi and a luxury spa and fitness club.The spacious rooms of the Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten feature rich décor. All rooms include an espresso machine, flat-screen TV, DVD player and free films.A buffet breakfast and afternoon cakes are served in the Biedermeier-style Café Condi. Guests can dine in the elegant Haerlin restaurant, which has 2 Michelin stars. Asian and European dishes can be enjoyed in Doc Cheng’s.The Vier Jahreszeiten Hamburg has a selection of bars, including a beautiful lakeside terrace along the Alster Lake.The Hamburg Fairmont is 500 metres from Gänsemarkt Underground Station. The elegant Jungfernstieg shopping street, the Staatsoper Opera and Hamburg’s CCH Exhibition Centre are all within a 10-minute walk.

Day 4 | Morning

Hagenbeck Zoo

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: 20 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Lokstedter Grenzstr. 2, 22527 Hamburg, Germany

Hamburgers are reluctant to call Hagenbeck Zoo a zoo because its 2,500 animals live on a very open 27-hectare site. Hagenbeck Zoo has two parts: a zoo and an aquarium. There are elephants, tigers, orangutans, toucans and other animals that can be seen in large zoos in the zoo. In addition to watching animals, you can also visit buildings around the world by the way: there are imitation Nepalese temples, Japanese-style gardens and well-decorated gates. There are many deep-sea creatures in the tropical aquarium, and large marine animals such as sharks will swim around your head, which is very wonderful. In Hagenbeck Zoo, there is also a petting zoo that will definitely make you feel good. If you are tired from walking, go on a horseback ride and rest on the horse's back.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Hagenbeck Zoo, Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg

Ticket Price: 12.5 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Koreastrasse 1, 20457 Hamburg

The International Maritime Museum is a private museum located in Hamburg and is the largest private collection of maritime artifacts in the world. The museum exhibits include more than 40,000 objects and more than 1 million photos, including Peter Thiem's ship models, construction drawings, uniforms, and maritime artworks.

Day 4 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg, Grand Elysee Hamburg nearby is the best place to stay.

Grand Elysee Hamburg

Property Location
With a stay at Grand Elysee Hamburg, you'll be centrally located in Hamburg, steps from University of Hamburg and minutes from Congress Center Hamburg. This 5-star hotel is within close proximity of Planten un Blomen and Japanese Garden.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 511 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge).

Dining
Enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's dining establishments, which include 4 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. From your room, you can also access 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a computer station. Planning an event in Hamburg? This hotel has 34486 square feet (3205 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes

Day 5 | Morning

Panoptikum

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,10:00am-8:00pm;Open on Sat,10:00am-10:00pm

Ticket Price: 6.9 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-3 Hours

Location: Spielbudenplatz 3, 20359 Hamburg, Germany

Completed in 1879, it is the largest and oldest wax museum in Germany. The wax museum imitates more than 100 wax figures from the history, culture, entertainment and sports circles in life-size, and displays them with suitable sets. Visitors can find Schiller, Napoleon, Cleopatra and Fritz the Elder (ie King Friedrich II of Prussia) as well as Picasso, former German National football captains Uwesile, Graff, Harry Potter, James Dean, Elvis Leslie and the Beatles, among others, Princess Diana and Michael Jackson. The Museum of Medical History is gloomy and terrifying, where many wax figures are displayed, including a childbirth specimen, a newborn specimen, a rash specimen and a glass false eye specimen. Guided tours must be reserved.

Day 5 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Panoptikum, don’t forget pay a visit to Museum fur Kunst und Gewerbe.

Museum fur Kunst und Gewerbe

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Wed,Fri-Sun,10:00am-6:00pm;Open on Thu,10:00am-9:00pm

Ticket Price: 8.2 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: 1 Steintorplatz, Hamburg, HH 20099 Germany

Opened in 1877, it is an important art, craft and design museum. In this striking yellow building, everything on display revolves around applied art, sculpture, a collection of prints and the history of photography. The museum houses treasures from the Greco-Roman period to contemporary Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. Collections include carvings, furniture, jewelry, porcelain, musical instruments and household items. There are also period rooms, including the Salon Nouveau for the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1900, a room designed by Belgian architect Feld, plus some modern poster designs, graphic designs and designs from the 1950s to the 1990s A showroom of Italian design from the 1990s. The cafe in the exhibition hall is integrated with the exhibition room, which is very harmonious, and the shops inside can also give you an unusual feeling. Facilities are accessible for the disabled, with guided tours available.

Day 5 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Museum fur Kunst und Gewerbe? SIDE Design Hotel Hamburg is one of your top choices.

SIDE Design Hotel Hamburg

Property Location
With a stay at SIDE Design Hotel Hamburg, you'll be centrally located in Hamburg, steps from Hamburg State Opera and Gansemarkt. This 5-star hotel is within close proximity of Casino Esplanade and Hanse Viertel.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 178 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional features include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge).

Dining
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.

Day 6 | Morning

Deichtorhallen Hamburg

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,11:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 10 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Deichtorstr. 1-2, 20095 Hamburg, Germany

One of the largest contemporary and photographic art centres in Europe, the Dame Gate Gallery was formerly a wholesale market for flowers and vegetables. Two of the classic buildings were built in 1911-1913. There are a wide variety of exhibitions in it, and it is worth seeing.

Day 6 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Deichtorhallen Hamburg, Spice and Herb Museum next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Spice and Herb Museum

Ticket Price: 4 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Am Sandtorkai 34, 20457 Hamburg, Germany

Opened in 1991, the Spice Museum is one of the most popular museums in Hamburg. The museum exhibition hall is 350 square meters, displaying different kinds of spices. Visitors can touch, smell and taste more than 50 of them. Incense and there are many ways to introduce spices in the museum, you can try it if you are interested.

Day 6 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Park Hyatt Hamburg is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Park Hyatt Hamburg

Spacious rooms with Bang & Olufsen flat-screen TVs and a free spa with indoor pool are featured at this hotel in the Mönckebergstraße shopping street, 500 metres from Hamburg Main Station. The elegant rooms at Park Hyatt Hamburg offer free Sky TV, a daily newspaper, and a stylish en suite bathroom. Fruit and mineral water are provided on arrival and WiFi access if free throughout the property. Guests at the Hyatt can use the 1,000 m² Club Olympus Spa & Fitness Centre with hot tub, sauna area, and fitness room free of charge. Beauty treatments and massages can be booked here (for a fee). The Hyatt's Apples Restaurant with bar serves regional cooking, prepared in the open kitchen with wood oven and lava grill.

Day 7 | Morning

Alster Lakes

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Alster Lakes, 20148 Hamburg, Germany

Alster Lake (Alster) is divided into an inner lake and an outer lake, and is known as a pearl inlaid in Hamburg. The bridges Kennedybrucke and Lombardsbrucke between the two lakes are a great place to see the panoramic view of Hamburg. Inner Ulster Lake is located to the east of the Town Hall Square. Many swans shuttle on the sparkling lake, and there are ancient churches and shopping streets on the shore. The outer lake is a man-made lake with a depth of only 2.5 meters, but it is a paradise for sailing lovers. There is Ulster Park by the lake, which is a good place for locals to relax.

Day 7 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Alster Lakes, don’t forget pay a visit to Speicherstadt Museum.

Speicherstadt Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Sat-Sun,10:00am-6:00pm;Open on Mon-Fri,10:00am-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Am Sandtorkai 36, 20457 Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg Warehouse City was once the largest comprehensive warehouse area in Europe in the 19th century. In 2005, it was selected into the "World Cultural Heritage" list. Museums, design studios, dance schools, restaurants, etc. are distributed in the long warehouse city block along the water and land roads, which has become a new tourist attraction in Hamburg. The Warehouse City Museum, the Customs Museum, and the Spice Museum and other museums here tell the story of Warehouse City's tradition and modernity. Visitors to the Hamburg Prison can experience a dark page in Hamburg's history, truly creepy! Since April 27, 2001, the warehouse city in Hamburg has been illuminated at night. 800 lamps illuminate the red brick buildings and stone bridges of Warehouse City like a work of art.

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