Hamburg 5 Day Itinerary

Title: 5-Day Itinerary for Exploring Hamburg

Day 1 - Arrival & City Center Discovery

  • Morning: Check into your accommodation in the city center. Recommended options: Hotel Empire Riverside or 25hours Hotel HafenCity.

  • Afternoon: Start your journey at the iconic Elbphilharmonie, a modern concert hall with an impressive glass facade. Next, explore the historic Speicherstadt and HafenCity. Don’t miss the Miniatur Wunderland if you’re interested in miniature worlds!

  • Evening: Have dinner at Fishmarket, where you can enjoy a variety of seafood dishes with a view of the Elbe River.

Day 2 - Museums & Parks

  • Morning: Visit the Deutsches Auswandererhaus to learn about the history of emigration from Germany. Then, head to the Miniatur Wunderland (if you missed it yesterday).

  • Afternoon: Explore the beautiful Planten un Blomen, one of the largest parks in Hamburg. Don’t forget to check out the Japanese Garden and the Rose Garden.

  • Evening: Dine at Zurück zur Ohne, a cozy restaurant serving traditional German dishes.

Day 3 - Exploring the Outskirts

  • Morning: Take a day trip to the Achtermannsee for a relaxing boat tour and stunning views of the lake and surrounding countryside.

  • Afternoon: Visit the charming town of Blankenese, famous for its vineyards, cliff paths, and beautiful houses.

  • Evening: Return to Hamburg and have dinner at Fischkuchl, a popular seafood restaurant in the St. Pauli district.

Day 4 - Art & Culture

  • Morning: Visit the Kunsthalle to see an impressive collection of European art from the Middle Ages to the present.

  • Afternoon: Explore the vibrant neighborhood of Schanzenviertel with its colorful street art, independent shops, and cafes. Visit the Kunstkraftwerk, a former power station turned contemporary art center.

  • Evening: Have dinner at Oma & Opa, where you can enjoy delicious German comfort food in a cozy atmosphere.

Day 5 - Farewell Hamburg

  • Morning: Spend your last hours exploring the Altonaer Friedhof, one of the largest urban cemeteries in Germany, resting place of many notable figures.

  • Afternoon: Departure. If you have some free time before your flight, visit Fleetinsel to shop for souvenirs and enjoy a final view of the Elbe River.

Transportation: Hamburg has an excellent public transportation system (HVV) with trams, buses, and the underground (U-Bahn) and S-Bahn trains. A day pass costs €6.90.

Tips:

  • Remember to try local specialties such as Fischbrötchen, a type of fish sandwich, and Hamburger Aale (eels).
  • Hamburg is known for its nightlife, so consider visiting the famous Reeperbahn in St. Pauli district.
  • Don’t forget to pack rain gear as Hamburg can be quite rainy!

Enjoy your trip to Hamburg! 😊