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Living and Breathing Landmarks

The Alster Swans

The swans on the Alster lakes have a special meaning for Hamburg — so don’t you dare to insult them.

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Sights

Hamburg’s Buoy-Men

Like Hamburg’s Alster swans, artist Stephan Balkenhol’s floating statues reappear on the water every spring.

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Museums

Cap San Diego

Former cargo ship MS Cap San Diego is a floating museum and more. Visit the exhibits and then book a night aboard the ship!

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Architecture

Dockland

Not only is this ‘shipshape’ office building on the banks of the Elbe in Altona an eye-catcher, it’s also a walk-up attraction.

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Sights

Fish Market

Every Sunday morning, the Hamburg Fish Market by the Elbe attracts thousands of visitors, night owls and early birds alike!​​​​​​​

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Sights

Feuerschiff LV13

This former firefighter ship turned event location and hotel is anchored in the harbour next door to the spectacular Elbphilharmonie Hamburg.​​​​​​

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Maritime, shopping & dining

Holzhafen

Looking for a river view without the tourists? Hamburg’s Holzhafen area awaits.

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Museums

IMMH

Hamburg's oldest standing historic warehouse is home to the IMMH — an extensive maritime exhibit in the Speicherstadt.

www.mediaserver.¼«ËÙʱʱ²Ê / Jörg Modrow
Sights

Landungsbrücken Piers

Spectacular views, historic waterfront buildings and a public transport hub? Look no further than St. Pauli's Landungsbrücken.​

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Maritime memorial

Madonna der Seefahrt

This widely visible bronze monument at the fish market in St. Pauli honours men and women of all nations lost at sea.

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Sights

Old Elbe Tunnel

Always free to pedestrians, the St. Pauli Elbtunnel (or Alter Elbtunnel) connects the Landungsbrücken piers with the port.

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Museum Ships

Peking

This fully-accessible century-old four-masted barque is the flagship of Hamburg's impressive Deutsches Hafenmuseum.

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Museums

Rickmer Rickmers

A museum ship since 1983, the three-masted Rickmer Rickmers is one of Hamburg harbour’s most popular attractions.

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Maritime Sights

Sandtorhafen

The historic ships and boats in Sandtorhafen Museum Harbour bear witness to Hamburg's colourful maritime history.

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Museum ships

Schaarhörn Museum Ship

A luxurious century-old steamer still goes strong while living and breathing the charm of times past.

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Historical Piracy

Klaus Störtebeker

Shrouded in legends and myths, Klaus Störtebeker is one of the most famous figures in Hamburg's history.

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Maritime Sights

Tinsdal Lighthouse

The Tinsdal lighthouse has provided valuable services for the ships traveling down the Elbe.

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Museums

U-434

Visit a fully operational U-434 submarine in Hamburg’s harbour to experience a trip below sea level in a Soviet warship!

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Maritime Events

Waterfront Industrial Culture Days

Vintage ships take centre stage at Elbfest.Hamburg. Discover a maritime programme full of music, art and more.

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Maritime Sights

Welcome Point in Wedel

Wedel is home to the unique Willkomm Höft, a Welcome Point for ships entering the Port of Hamburg – a must-see for anyone interested in Hamburg’s maritime culture.