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This is the Hamburg Travel Guide with all the things you can do in Hamburg Germany. In the Hamburg guide, you'll find top-notch travel tips covering everything from getting to the city to experiencing must-see attractions like Miniatur Wunderland and the Elbphilharmonie, as well as enjoying a fantastic boat ride. Have a wonderful trip to Hamburg, Germany!

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00:00hey there and welcome to hamburg this is a city where the golden sunrise dances over the elbe
00:18river and the energy of the harbor wakes up the whole town from the proud german flag waving
00:23beside the shimmering glass of the elb philharmonie to the lively fish market vendors and graceful
00:29swans on the ulster there's honestly something for everyone whether you're drawn to the vibrant
00:35nightlife of the reaper bond the sweeping panoramas of the elba or the peaceful trails of stadpark
00:41hamburg's got a wonder just waiting for you so which hamburg wonder excites you most
00:46go ahead and comment below and don't forget to use the hashtag hamburg complete
00:50nestled in northern germany hamburg is a city shaped by water and green space the elbe river
01:02wins through its heart joined by the sparkling ulster lakes and a whole network of lush parks
01:07with a metro population of nearly 2 million and about 1.9 million in the city itself hamburg covers
01:13an area of 755 square kilometers amazingly forty percent of that is green space and eight percent
01:19is water compared to cities like berlin amsterdam or bennis hamburg stands out as a true blend of urban
01:26life and natural beauty the mighty elbe river is the lifeblood of hamburg stretching over 1094 kilometers
01:39it carries an incredible 130 million tons of cargo every year and connects nine different countries
01:45along its journey along the banks you'll spot local fishermen historic docks and the constant movement
01:53of port cranes hamburg's pulse in action now let's talk about the ulster lakes the inner ulster offers
02:01peaceful reflections of the city skyline while the outer ulster is perfect for sailing paddling or just
02:08relaxing under the willow trees the shoreline stretches 7.4 kilometers and you can rent a paddle boat for
02:14just 12 euros an hour such a great way to experience hamburg but there's more hamburg boasts a stunning
02:20canal network with over 2 500 bridges which is actually the highest number in the world at night the
02:26speicherstads red brick warehouses glow over the water and the narrow canals invite you to explore
02:32so have you ever cruised through a canal city let us know in the comments
02:42hamburg is truly a green paradise stat park known as the city's green heart is where families cycle
02:48along colorful trails and sunlight filters through ancient oaks the historic planetarium towers above
02:54and kids laugh and play in the open air in spring cherry blossoms bloom and free concerts fill the park
03:00with music just nearby plantain unblomen is famous for its cherry blossoms and magical water light
03:06shows from may to september the japanese garden offers a tranquil escape and and the tropical greenhouse
03:13is a lush retreat all fully wheelchair accessible heading west alton our volkspark stretches across 205
03:19hectares perfect for soccer hiking or picnics genish park with its neoclassical mansion and english gardens
03:25offers accessible paths and stunning views of the elba and if you love nature reserves hamburg has plenty
03:31wander the sandy trails of boberger dunen or explore the misty boardwalks of whitmore bog you might even
03:37spot a european otter swimming by with over 1200 plant species there's always something new to discover
03:45so what's your vibe stad park's lively energy or genish park's classic charm
03:57so first up is burgadorf castle a true gem from the 14th century it once served as a bustling trade
04:03hub and for just six euros you can step inside and wander through exhibition rooms filled with artifacts
04:09from the middle ages honestly it's like stepping back in time next let's talk about genish house
04:20and the sulberg tower the genish house is all about 19th century elegance with gorgeous interiors and
04:28sweeping views of manicured gardens entry is eight euros but you know it's well worth it if you love
04:34history and architecture and if you're after stunning elba views the sulberg tower in blankenese is totally
04:41free just grab a coffee and soak it all in now if you're craving those mediterranean vibes blankenese's
04:48historic villas are a must see these whitewashed mansions tumble down the hillside toward the river
04:54and the best part exploring the staircases and little lanes is completely free it's honestly one
04:59of the most picturesque spots in hamburg all right moving on to hamburg's incredible museums first up
05:12is the kunsthala hamburg this place covers 800 years of art from classic masterpieces like casper
05:17david friedrich's wanderer above the sea of fog to vibrant modern installations entry is 14 euros but you
05:24can save 20 with the hamburg card which is honestly a pretty sweet deal then there's the international
05:29maritime museum housed in the historic high speaker b here you'll find 3 000 years of seafaring history
05:36from ancient viking ships to interactive navigation displays entry is 13 euros and honestly it's a must
05:43for anyone fascinated by the sea and finally we've got the museum of hamburg history and the miniature
05:49wonderland the hamburg museum is packed with fascinating artifacts from plague doctor costumes to medieval
05:55treasures and costs 10 euros to enter but if you're more into trains miniature wonderland is pure magic
06:0315 kilometers of model railways moving trains and interactive panels for 20 euros
06:09oh and don't miss the spice museum nearby lots of hands-on fun so what's your pick art or trains
06:15let's dive into hamburg city center or altstadt the rat house with its neo-renaissance spires is an
06:28absolute highlight did you know it has 647 rooms guided tours are just 5 euros and honestly the interiors
06:35are breathtaking next there's hoffen city europe's largest urban development covering 157 hectares and home
06:43to 15 000 residents it's a modern marvel with striking architecture eco-friendly paths and of course the
06:50iconic elb philharmonie and you really can't miss spiker stat hamburg's unesco world heritage site built
06:58between 1883 and 1927 its red brick warehouses and gothic arches are just stunning 17 million bricks if you
07:06can believe it it's especially magical at night when everything's illuminated finally let's talk about
07:10hamburg's people the city is home to 1.96 million residents and over 180 nationalities from multicultural
07:17festivals to vibrant student life and bustling markets it's truly a melting pot and honestly that's
07:23what makes hamburg so special hamburg's public transport network known as hvv is honestly one of the best in
07:37europe for just 3 euros 30 a single ticket or 12 euros 50 for a day pass you can hop on ubon trains
07:44s-bon lines buses and even ferries it's super easy to get around and honestly it makes exploring the city
07:50a breeze now speaking of ferries did you know that you can actually use them as part of your regular
07:55public transport ticket for just 3 euros 30 you can board the harbor ferries like line 62 and enjoy
08:02what's probably the best value harbor cruise in town you'll get those classic elbe river views and
08:07uh it's a real treat for commuters and visitors alike and if you're into cycling hamburg is a bit of a
08:13paradise there are 2450 stat rad bikes and 245 stations all over the city with over 1700 kilometers of
08:22bike paths winding through winding through parks and uh and along lakes it's well just fantastic for
08:28anyone who loves to explore on two wheels all right let's count down the top 15 must visit places in
08:41hamburg you really don't want to miss these at number 15 it's boberger dune and nature reserve this
08:46unique spot is totally free to visit and uh it's a rare ecosystem of sandy trails and wild plants perfect
08:52for a little escape number 14 is the blankenese hill district think whitewashed villas narrow
08:58staircases and mediterranean vibes all for free it's just lovely to wander around coming in at number
09:0313 the international maritime museum in speicherstadt for 13 euros you can see the world's largest
09:10collection of maritime treasures including viking ships and interactive exhibits number 12 is jenich house
09:17and park for 8 euros you'll get to explore a neoclassical mansion with stunning lb views and
09:23english gardens at number 11 we have stad park and the planetarium the park is free and the planetarium
09:30is 9 euros it's a great spot for a picnic or a bit of stargazing number 10 is the hamburg fish market
09:38it's open sundays from 5 to 9 30 in the morning and it's totally free you'll find lively vendors music
09:44and yeah some of the best fish sandwiches around number nine is bergador castle for six euros you can
09:50explore 800 years of history inside medieval walls at number eight outer ulster lake is free and honestly
09:56the best place to relax whether you want to jog sail or just chill by the water it's a must number seven
10:05is kunsthala hamburg for 14 euros you get to see 800 years of art from classic masterpieces to modern works
10:14number six is planting new blooming gardens it's free to enter and from may to september you can
10:18catch amazing water light shows plus the cherry blossoms are just beautiful at number five it's
10:24saint paulie and the reaper bond hamburg's nightlife capital if you're a nightlife fan this is the place
10:29to be with neon lights and endless venues number four harbor tours in the port tours are 16 euros and
10:35you'll see hamburg's massive port actually the third largest in europe number three is hamburg rothouse for
10:40five euros you can join a guided tour and see all 647 rooms of this neo-renaissance city hall number
10:47two is the spikerstadt unesco district it's free to explore with red brick warehouses and beautiful canal
10:53reflections and finally at number one the elbphil harmony concert hall for just two euros you can access
11:01the plaza and take in those iconic glass waves and 360 degree harbor views it's really an architectural
11:07masterpiece
11:15if you're wondering how to fit all of this into your visit here's a perfect four-day hamburg itinerary
11:20on day one it's all about water and maritime vibes start at the elbphil harmony plaza for about two hours
11:26then hop on a harbor cruise from landungsbrücken for an hour wander the speicherstadt canals and uh
11:32don't forget to have lunch at fisher eihoffen restaurant definitely try the elba shrimp day two
11:38is green hamburg spend two hours among the cherry blossoms at planten unblomen then cycle around outer
11:45ulster lake for an hour pack a picnic for stat park and finish up with an hour inside the planetarium day
11:54three is for culture and history give yourself two hours at the kunsthalle galleries take an hour
12:00for an altstadt walking tour another hour inside the rathaus and finally two hours exploring bergadorf
12:06castle's exhibitions day four is all about local life start your morning at the fish market then head
12:11to the blankanese villas for two hours grab a coffee in one of altona's trendy cafes and if you're
12:19up for it spend your evening soaking up the legendary reaper bond nightlife and hey if you want a bit
12:25more interactive fun you can always swap bergadorf castle for miniature wonderland it's a fantastic
12:31option especially if you're traveling with kids or just love model trains
12:42all right let's break down what a day in hamburg might actually cost you a tasty lunch for about 10 euros
12:47museums for 15 and transport at 3 euros 30 so yeah you're looking at a daily total of just over 28
12:54euros not too bad right now who lives here well hamburg's home to nearly 2 million people with more
13:03than 180 nationalities and the median age is 42. it's a pretty diverse and vibrant city the city itself
13:12covers 755 square kilometers with 8 of that being water and a whopping 40 green space so you'll find
13:19plenty of room to breathe and explore when's the best time to visit from may to september temperatures
13:25hover between 18 and 22 degrees celsius perfect for parks november through march is cooler two to five
13:32degrees ideal for museums and don't miss the august fishmark festival if you're around then
13:45if you want to get off the beaten path check out loki schmidt garden for its botanical wonders or head
13:50to hirsch park where deer roam freely it's a real treat for water lovers oindorfer sea is a hidden spot for
13:56swimming and nicolai fleet offers peaceful canals away from the crowds and honestly you have to try all
14:02soupa the classic eel soup or grab a franz brooch in a dot bakus it's a local favorite for free
14:07experiences summer brings open-air concerts in the parks and don't miss the langenacht der museen
14:13for a one-night museum pass dochland's harbor view is a must and the weekly farmers markets are always
14:19buzzing by the way what's your favorite festival
14:21to make your trip smoother definitely download the hvv app for public transport and komoot if you're
14:34into cycling offline maps are super handy for reserves and don't forget about the hamburg card
14:39for discounts around the city
14:47so to wrap it all up hamburg is a city where the elbe river flows out to the north sea the ulster lake's
14:53mirror city lights and nearly half the area is covered in green spaces from its 2500 bridges to
14:59its vibrant parks museums and diverse neighborhoods there's something here for everyone families
15:04travelers locals and festival goers alike with 755 square kilometers almost 2 million residents and a
15:12blend of history and modern energy hamburg really is a city that invites you to dive in and explore next
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