Hamburg 6 Day Itinerary

Title: 6-Day Hamburg Travel Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Exploring the City Center

  • Arrival: Hamburg Airport (HAM) is well connected with flights from all over Europe. You can reach the city center by train (S-Bahn Line S1) in about 30 minutes.

  • Morning: Start your day at the iconic Rathaus (Town Hall) and walk along the Alster Lake to the beautiful Grünes Haus for coffee.

  • Afternoon: Visit the historic Speicherstadt, the world’s largest contiguous warehouse complex built on timber-pile foundations, and explore the adjacent International Maritime Museum. Don’t forget to take a canal tour!

  • Evening: Dine at Fischereihafen near Landungsbrücken. Try local seafood specialties like Lumpia (Hamburg-style herring) or Fischebrötchen (fish sandwich).

  • Late Evening: Explore the vibrant nightlife in St. Pauli, famous for its Reeperbahn and numerous bars and clubs.

Day 2: Mini City Trips - Altona & Blankenese

  • Morning: Take a local train to Altona. Visit the Altona Museum, walk along Möhlmannstraße, and enjoy breakfast at Café Möhlmann.

  • Afternoon: Head to the picturesque town of Blankenese by S-Bahn. Climb the Ratskellerblüte stairway for a stunning view. Have lunch at one of the seaside restaurants.

  • Evening: Return to city center and dine at Elbe Philharmonic Hall’s Elbphilharmonie Plaza, offering breathtaking views of the harbor.

Day 3: Art & Culture Day

  • Morning: Visit the modern Elbphilharmonie for a concert or guided tour. Then, explore the Kunstmeile (Art Mile), home to the Deichtorhallen, Kunsthalle Hamburg, and Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe.

  • Afternoon: Head to the historic district of Neustadt. Visit the St. Nikolai Church, browse the independent bookshops, and grab a bite at Hafenstraße or Schlachthof.

  • Evening: Relax at one of Hamburg’s many beautiful parks such as Planten un Blomen or Stadtpark.

Day 4: Day Trip to Lübeck

  • Full Day: Take a day trip to the charming medieval city of Lübeck (1 hour train ride from Hamburg). Explore its historic center, visit the Marienkirche and the Holstentor, and enjoy traditional German food.

Day 5: Relaxation & Nature

  • Morning: Visit the Botanical Garden or take a boat tour on the Außenalster Lake.

  • Afternoon: Head to Ottenser Markt for local produce, artisanal goods, and lunch at one of the cafes or restaurants.

  • Evening: Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Elbe river in the Schanzenquartier neighborhood. Dine at a local restaurant like Sankt Pauli Landungsbrücken.

Day 6: Farewell Hamburg

  • Morning/Afternoon: Spend your last hours shopping for souvenirs, visiting any missed sights, or simply relaxing in one of Hamburg’s many cozy cafes.

  • Departure: Depending on your flight schedule, take the S-Bahn to Hamburg Airport and say farewell to this beautiful city!