The ultra-modern Hamburg Airport close to the city centre offers quick arrival options and easy access to all national and international destinations. 

You can get to and from the airport via a suburban train (S1 line), one of the five bus lines (including a night bus and an express bus), by taxi or your own car.

You will find an overview of the most important connections to public transport with the latest schedule on the official website of Hamburg Airport.

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Hamburg Airport (HAM)

Lübeck Airport is a smaller airport located 8 km (5.0 mi) south of Lübeck and 54 km (34 mi) northeast of Hamburg. It is the secondary airport for the Hamburg Metropolitan Region, after the much bigger Hamburg Airport (HAM). Sometimes you will even see the airport called 'Hamburg Lübeck' for marketing purposes.

You can get from Lübeck Airport to Hamburg by train (via Lübeck Hbf). This trip should take you about 1.5 hours. You can make the same trip by bus, but it will take you a while longer — about 2.5 hours.

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Lübeck Airport (LBC)

Save yourself the time and avoid the stress of driving. In the Greater Hamburg Area, suburban and underground railways and the "MetroBus" network operate on weekdays from 5am until around 11pm at 5 to 10 minute intervals. Night, express and regional buses complete the transport network. 

To make it easier on the travel budget, visitors to Hamburg have various options for cheaper tickets for group and day tickets as well as the Hamburg CARD. The Hamburg CARD not only offers public transport by bus, train and harbour ferry (HVV) but also discounts at more than 150 tourist attractions.

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Public Transport

Hamburg is perfect for bikes! Explore the city at your own pace with the sleek red wheels of the Hamburg bike hire system StadtRAD. For locals and tourists alike, StadtRAD Hamburg is practical and the perfect means of transport in the city.

There are currently more than 250 hire stations and 3,700 bikes available in many suburban railway and underground stations in the central area as well as major residential areas, business districts and major leisure and tourist attractions.

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StadtRAD Hamburg

Car sharing is a great option if you want to take a spontaneous trip to the suburbs or have a lot of heavy shopping to do. There are essentially two types of car-sharing schemes in Hamburg. 

With non-stationary car-sharing you pick up a car and drop it off at any available parking spot within the rental area. Providers like Share Now and Sixt are parked all over the city. 

Companies like Cambio and Flinkster operate car-sharing stations, where you can choose different models. These schemes work better when you book in advance and make more sense for longer-distance travel.

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Car-sharing

You can easily flag down a taxi or check the official City of Hamburg for numbers and further information. Fare meters are used and there are numerous taxi companies. All German Taxis go by the meter. Count on €15 per 15 minutes along with a small tip.  All taxi drivers should accept payment with cash and by debit- or credit card.

Two popular and recommended companies are: 

Hansa-taxi 
+49 40 211 211

Das Taxi
+49 40 22 11 22

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Taxi

The post office at Hauptbahnhof railway Station is located in the shop K Presse + Buch. It's open on Monday to Saturday from 5 am till 5 pm. Other post offices are open Monday to Friday from 9 am till 6 pm and on Saturdays usually from 9 am till noon.

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Post

You can fill your prescription and buy over the counter medication in Hamburg by finding one of the many pharmacies signed with the large red letter “A”. They are often confused with drugstores (Drogerie), where you can get toiletries, but not medication.

Pharmacies in Hamburg are usually open just like any other store: closed in the evening, on Sundays and holidays. If you need medication outside of normal working hours, you can also visit your local emergency pharmacy.

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Pharmacy

To call from an international device, pre-dial the country code +49 plus the area code 40, before dialing the actual telephone number.

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Telephone

Germany uses the Types C and F (with two earth clips on the side) electrical plug with two round pins, same as in many countries in Continental Europe. The standard voltage is 230 volts, but some hotels have special plugs for 110 or 120-volt shavers.

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Electricity

The Elbe River, lakes and canals, the historic Town Hall, the UNESCO World Heritage Site Speicherstadt and Kontorhaus District with Chilehaus, the nightlife on the famous Reeperbahn and the traditional Hamburg fish market shape the image of Hamburg, Germany’s green city on the waterfront. The HafenCity offers modern architecture and the new landmark, the concert hall Elbphilharmonie. In Hamburg — Germany's second biggest city — prestige, elegance and creativity are combined to create an edgy, modern vibe.

Discover the best of Hamburg with the Red Double Decker bus day ticket on Line A. With 20 stops to choose from, hop on and off as you please to take a closer look at the magnificent sights of this maritime metropolis. Additional tours, such as the twilight tour or the Elbe riverside tour, are also available, offering even locals new perspectives of Hamburg.

Hamburg Stadtrundfahrt, Die Roten Doppeldecker

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The Red Double-Decker Tours

MS Cap San Diego is the largest seaworthy museum cargo ship in the world. Experience and discover 160 metres of shipping history and embark on a long voyage with the English booklet. Stop for a break in the 'Bord-Bistro' and stay the night on, instead of, by the Elbe river in one of our passenger cabins. During the diversity of evening events you may also meet the ship’s kobold (mischievous household spirit) or even set sail!

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MS Cap San Diego

Discover Hamburg's Hagenbeck Zoo. In a park of 19 hectares you can find more than 1,850 animals from all over the world including Germany’s only walrus family. Guests experience an expedition around the equator at the Tropical World Adventure Aquarium, where you can find more than 14,300 animals of 300 species.

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Hagenbeck Zoo — the Wild Side of Hamburg

Chocoversum is Hamburg's sweetest museum, in the heart of Germany's chocolate capital. Uncover the secrets of the world's finest chocolates with all your senses. A guide will take you on a 90-minute journey from the cocoa tree to freshly wrapped chocolates. Witness historic machines in action and savour a taste at every production step. To top it off, you'll even create your own bar of chocolate.

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Chocoversum

Experience the sea at the Maritime Museum, which showcases 3,000 years of seafaring history with precious artefacts from around the world. Welcome aboard! Discover the stories of wind, waves, explorers, and pirates. The museum boasts over 40,000 miniature model ships, a treasure chamber with models made of gold, silver, and amber, the Queen Mary 2 constructed from 1 million LEGO bricks, and a professional ship simulator.

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International Maritime Museum

Sunday morning, 5 am. While most people are usually still asleep at this time, Hamburg is buzzing with activity. At the city's fish market in Altona, by the Elbe, around 70,000 people are either already working or still out and about. Trading here dates back to 1703. Night owls from the Reeperbahn and market enthusiasts meet once a week at this early hour to either end their night or start their day with live music in the fish auction hall.

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Hamburg Fish Market with a crowd around it

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Hamburg Fish Market

The Elbphilharmonie is the new landmark of the metropolis on the waterfront. With the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg forges its path as a port city and a city of music, once again demonstrating that the city is shaping its future based on contrast. The spectacular building contains three concert halls with a diverse music programme, a comprehensive music education programme, a hotel, as well as the Plaza — a public viewing platform at a height of 37 metres that offers an amazing view of the city.

If you are a modern architecture nerd, you simply must take the extremely popular guided tour that tells you all about the building's construction and history.

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Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Unusually lavish for Hanseatic taste, the splendid sandstone edifice built in 1886–1897 in Neo-Renaissance style dominates the city centre. Hamburg Town Hall is the seat of the city's Senate (state government) and Bürgerschaft (parliament). With a total of 647 rooms, the building has more rooms than Buckingham Palace. The Town Hall can only be viewed on guided tours. Also worth seeing is the fountain of Hamburg's patron goddess, Harmonia, in the Town Hall's courtyard.

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Hamburg City Hall

Hamburg's famous 'Michel' church is not only the most important baroque church in northern Germany; it has also served as an important landmark for boats travelling on the river Elbe, akin to one of the world's tallest lighthouses. The 106-metre-high viewing platform offers wonderful panoramic views of Hamburg and the harbour, making it a great destination for a romantic evening date.

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St Michael's Church

When the Old Elbe Tunnel, also called St Pauli Elbe Tunnel, was opened in 1911, it was a technical sensation. Today, it is a nostalgic and lovingly tended piece of Hamburg history.

The distinctive, square, domed structure on the St Pauli Landungsbrücken houses the machinery and the four lifts, which have transported people and vehicles at a depth of nearly 24 metres for over 100 years. After 426.5 metres beneath the Elbe and through the two tiled tunnels with a diameter of 6 metres, you return to daylight in Steinwerder and can enjoy a wonderful view over the harbour.

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Old Elbe Tunnel

The Reeperbahn is a living legend. In the past, it was a seedy red-light quarter for seafarers. During the 1960s, it was a stepping stone for the Beatles. Since the 1990s, the red-light district has gradually transformed into a unique entertainment district with bars and clubs, art galleries, cabarets, theatres, and top-class restaurants.


If you want your night out to come with a side of history, opt for an intimate nighttime tour. You'll get some fun facts and tips from the locals, as well as a beer and a shot.

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Reeperbahn

Experiencing a musical is a fantastic way to spend an afternoon or evening. Since Cats made its debut in Hamburg, the city has hosted many celebrated musicals such as The Lion King, Disney's Tarzan, The Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, and even Hamilton.

Many of the musical theatres are conveniently located right on the Reeperbahn.

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Musicals

The Hamburg Dungeon is a place where the city's dark past comes alive. Talented actors recount chilling tales and twisted fables from Hamburg's history. Along the tour, you'll encounter spooky surprises and two thrilling rides: a short boat ride and a free-fall ride.

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Hamburg Dungeon

Located in the heart of Hamburg next to the Town Hall, the Bucerius Kunst Forum exhibits art from ancient to modern times in four rotating exhibitions each year. A visit is an absolute must for art lovers. The concept of the Kunst Forum is based on reinventing the familiar to allow art lovers and novices alike to discover new interrelationships.

Since its foundation in 2002, the Bucerius Kunst Forum has become one of the leading exhibition houses in northern Germany. A unique, modern exhibition space was created in the historic building of the former Reichsbank.

Bucerius Kunst Forum building, Hamburg, Germany

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Bucerius Kunst Forum

For contemporary art and photography, head over to Deichtorhallen, located in two former market halls built between 1911 and 1914. Spanning 5,600 square metres, it's the largest art space in Europe.

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Deichtorhallen

It's a captivating story — the tale of BallinStadt, the 'Emigration City', where millions of people found a safe haven before embarking on their journey to the New World in search of a better life. The museum chronicles the great European migration to America from 1850 to 1934. Here, you can explore the various emigration stations throughout the centuries. Across 14 themed rooms, the museum recounts the stories of emigration to the New World across four eras.

In the family research centre, you can trace your ancestors in Hamburg: you have access to the digitised version of the unique Hamburg passenger lists.

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BallinStadt — Emigrant Museum Hamburg

Take a stroll around the famous park Planten un Blomen, located in the heart of the city. Unwind and enjoy tropical plants, the largest Japanese garden in Europe and a rose garden. In the summer, the park offers daily theatre performances for children. From May to September, the colourfully lit fountain concerts are the highlight of the park.

You'll find several cafes in the park, as well as a great restaurant.

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Park Planten un Blomen

Opened in 1869 and originally the epitome of Hamburg's bourgeois art, the Kunsthalle is now recognised as one of Germany's leading art galleries.

The adjacent Gallery of Contemporary Art, which opened in 1996 at its prominent location, complements the main collection with ambitious examples of contemporary art. Over 700 works are permanently on display, and the restaurant, The Cube, offers one of the most stunning views over the city.

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Hamburger Kunsthalle

Housed in an old water tower, this planetarium is one of the most advanced in the world. Discover fascinating facts about our planet, space, and the mysteries of black holes. It's a great experience for the whole family, offering sky shows, live concerts, music and multimedia shows with incredible laser effects, and intriguing lectures.

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For contemporary art and photography, head over to Deichtorhallen, located in two former market halls built between 1911 and 1914. Spanning 5,600 square metres, it's the largest art space in Europe.

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