Hamburg 7 Day Itinerary

Title: 7-Day Itinerary for Exploring Hamburg, Germany 🇩🇪

Day 1 - Arrival & City Center Discovery 🌆

• Stay at: Hotel Emporio or Park Inn by Radisson Hamburg
• Transport: Hamburg Airport (HAM) is well-connected by S-Bahn, U-Bahn, and buses to the city center. Consider getting a Hamburg Card for discounts on attractions and public transport.

Activities:

• Visit Speicherstadt & Miniatur Wunderland - the world’s largest model railway exhibit
• Explore Elbphilharmonie and its Plaza observation deck for stunning city views
• Walk along Landungsbrücken for a glimpse of the historic port

Dinner:

• Taste local seafood at Fischereihafen Hamburg

Day 2 - Museums & Parks 🎨🌳

• Morning visit: Museum of Art and Commerce (Kunsthalle) or Deutsches Auswärtiges Amt (German Foreign Office) Museum
• Afternoon visit: Miniatur Wunderland (if not visited on Day 1) or Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MKG)
• Spend the evening at the beautiful Planten un Blomen park, including a visit to the Peaceful Revolution Square and the Japanese Garden

Day 3 - Day Trip to Schleswig-Holstein 🌅

• Take a day trip to Lübeck (1 hour train ride) or the North Sea Coast for quaint towns like Travemünde, Timmendorfer Strand, or Kappeln
• Return to Hamburg in the evening and enjoy dinner at Die Fabrik

Day 4 - Explore Altona 🏭

• Morning visit: Altes Messehaus (Old Fair House) and the surrounding area with its historic buildings
• Afternoon visit: Museum of the World’s Economy or St. Nikolai Church
• Dinner: Savor authentic Schleswig-Holstein dishes at Altes Wirtschaft (Hamburg-Altona)

Day 5 - St. Pauli & Reeperbahn 🎬

• Explore St. Pauli and the famous Reeperbahn, including the Microcosmos Hamburg and the legendary Star-Club
• Try out local street food like Fischbrötchen or Currywurst from various vendors along the Reeperbahn

Day 6 - Planten un Maus 🐭

• Visit the Planten un Maus zoo, one of Germany’s oldest and largest zoos
• Spend the evening at St. Pauli or explore other neighborhoods like Schanzenviertel or Sankt Georg for unique bars, restaurants, and street art

Day 7 - Departure 🎫

• Based on your flight schedule, take public transport back to Hamburg Airport (HAM)

Tips:

• Don’t miss out on the local beer, Alsterwasser (beer mixed with mineral water), and the famous Hanseatic Coffee
• Hamburg’s weather can be unpredictable, so pack layers for your trip
• Use the CityRail app to easily plan your public transport journeys

Enjoy your trip to Hamburg! 🎉🇩🇪