Two Day’s Sightseeing

First day:

The nicest and easiest way to start sightseeing in Hamburg is on an Alster tour by Alster steamer. The tour starts at the Jungfernstieg and also takes you along the numerous canals where you can admire the splendid villas from their backyard garden. If you prefer to be on dry land, you can alternatively enjoy a city tour.

You’re bound to find an exhibition to suit your taste near the Alster: right next to the station, the Hamburg museum row extends from the Kunsthalle past the Kunstverein and the Museum for Arts and Crafts (Museum for Kunst und Gewerbe) down to the Deichtorhallen!

As far as shopping is concerned, there’s nothing you can’t buy in the downtown area: no matter whether you prefer to indulge your shopping urge in chic little boutiques, shiny shopping malls or superlative department stores. And culture in the form of impressive office buildings causes you to marvel on almost every corner. Stroll along the Alsterarkaden to the Town Hall, which dominates the city centre with its impressive architecture.

Do you feel like replenishing your strength in the city right now with something to eat? You can do just that in the Alsterpavillion on the Jungfernstieg – view of the Alster included. Or would you prefer a special feast for the palate? Then why not consult our Dining and Hotspot Guide? After that you can enjoy yourself at one of the many events on offer in Hamburg.

 
Second day:

The very special highlight for the next morning is a long harbour tour which departs from the Landungsbrücken. On the trip itself the captain gives you a lot of very interesting information about the Port of Hamburg. 

Afterwards, it's only a stones throw away from the Old River Elbe Tunnel, which is always open for pedestrians. From the other side - the shipyard island Steinwerder - you can enjoy the unique Elbe panorama with a view of the harbour quay, the "Michel" and the Rickmer Rickmers - one of three famous museums ships which can be explored.

On with the tour, the 132-metre-high tower of St. Michaelis, the "Michel", is the landmark of the hanseatic city. Its lookout point offers a marvellous view over Hamburg. If you did not go through the Storehouse City on a harbour tour, you can admire the historical warehouses by a walk, instead of visiting the Michel.

Still got time and energy? Then why not go to Blankenese, the refined Elbe neighbourhood, either by HVV harbour ferry or by bus. After that, you can admire the sunset on Elbe Beach as well...