Hamburg : Other things to do
Visit the Maritime Museum
You can find out about Hamburg’s seafaring past in this private museum, which is housed in a refurbished warehouse.
Wander through the Fischmarkt
Every Sunday from 5 to 10 am there is a fish market in a district called St Pauli where you will see all kinds of fish for sale. Next door, you can hear live music from local bands.
See the city from an open-top bus
Red double-decker buses tour the main sites of the city and the Alster Lake. You can get on and off the bus all day.
Take a boat
You can book boat tours of the harbour, the Alster and the many canals around them.
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Hamburg’s old town was destroyed during the war but has been carefully restored. There is no shortage of cafes, shops, bars and restaurants. If you have time, you can book a guided walking tour of the city centre.
Do you want to find out more?
If that’s not enough, take a look at the Tourist Information Office website (also in English).