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Things to see in Hamburg (Germany): 108 places and when to go

Hamburg is a major city in Germany with around 1,757,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 108 places in and around it, mainly History (38), Nature (38), Wildlife (33). The best known are Chilehaus, Hamburger Kunsthalle and St. Nicholas Church, Hamburg. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Germany · 53.552, 9.9981
Population
About 1,757,000
Places
108 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (38) · Nature (38) · Wildlife (33) · Hiking (11) · Food and drink (8) · With kids (7)
Best time
April to October and December.
Also possible
January to March and November.
Nearest airport
HAM Hamburg, 8.7 km as the crow flies

What to see in Hamburg

The places in and around Hamburg, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 84, by what you come to do:

When to go to Hamburg

The best time to visit Hamburg is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible7:46
  2. FebPossible9:31
  3. MarPossible11:29
  4. AprBest time13:44
  5. MayBest time15:39
  6. JunBest time16:45
  7. JulBest time16:18
  8. AugBest time14:35
  9. SepBest time12:24
  10. OctBest time10:14
  11. NovPossible8:16
  12. DecBest time7:14

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 16 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 14. In June, 108 of the 108 places are at their best.

When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Hamburg

The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 8.7 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Germany, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Hamburg?

The best known: Chilehaus, Hamburger Kunsthalle, St. Nicholas Church, Hamburg, Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, St. Michael's Church, Hamburg. In all, 108 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Hamburg?

April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 14.

How do you get to Hamburg?

The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 8.7 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Hamburg as the destination and these 108 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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