The ultimate guide to Hamburg
Here are the very best things to do in Hamburg, plus top restaurants, bars, attractions, hotels and more
Plan your trip to Hamburg
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48 hours in Hamburg
Experience the Hanseatic swagger of the Altstadt and the counter-cultural edge of the Sternschanze district
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The best time to visit Hamburg
In winter, temps drop into the minus. Warmer summer weather leads Hamburgers to the Elbe.
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Travel tips for first-time Hamburg visitors
Make sure to get your hands on a Hamburg Card, take to the water and carry cash
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5 best day trips from Hamburg
Including picture-perfect Lüneberg, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the country
Where to stay in Hamburg
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The 10 best hotels in Hamburg
From boutique accommodations to historical hotels and more modern ones
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Where to stay in Hamburg
Check out the top neighbourhoods, plus where to stay, what to eat and what to do
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Cheap hotels in Hamburg to stay at
Whether you’re after a stylish B&B, no-nonsense reliability or proximity to the party district
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The coolest Airbnbs in Hamburg
Where to rest your head in Germany's second-largest town if you're opting out of hotels
Must-see sights and attractions in Hamburg
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The best attractions in Hamburg
A full city experience will include a stroll through the Schanzenviertel, the heart of the city's counter-culture
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The 10 most beautiful buildings in Hamburg
Hamburg architecture draws richly on its maritime tradition
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Top Hamburg tours to explore the city
History buffs will check out landmark buildings like St. Michael's Church
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11 things not to miss in Hamburg
Admire the Elbphilharmonie! Eat at Fischereihafen! Stroll down the Reeperbahn!
What to eat and drink in Hamburg
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Most delicious eateries in Hamburg
The city's proximity to the sea makes it a heavenly place to eat out for fish lovers
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The 10 best bars in Hamburg
Hit locales include venerated kneipe (pub) establishments like Zum Silbersack
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How to eat like a local in Hamburg
Expect local fish delicacies like Rod Stewart's favorite: the Hummersuppe (lobster soup)
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From sausage tasting and river surfing to bathing in Art Nouveau temples
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Raise your pint in a traditional beer hall, explore the art scene and shop stylish designer boutiques
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