The Reeperbahn

Notorious as one of the seediest night entertainment districts in Europe, this district features nightspots and watering holes that go on until dawn. The Beatles made their show careers here, but you will probably find it difficult to trace their path in the city today, even though most of the places they performed at or lived in are still in existence.

Alstadt

The old city features the Rathaus, a relatively recent Renaissance-style town hall, and the Stock Exchange, housed in a 16th Century building right next to the Rathaus.

Hauptkirche St. Michaelis

This baroque church features a 449 steps high copper tower and a long crypt with many tombs.

Jakobkirche

14th Century Gothic church features one of the largest authentic baroque period organs in the world.

St. Petri Kirche

12th Century Church, which features a lion-head shaped knocker that is reputedly the oldest displayed art piece in Hamburg.

Wilkomm-Hoft

This peninsula is the entranceway to the port of Hamburg. Each ship that passes is greeted in its own language, and its national anthem is played and the Hamburg flag dipped in salute to the ship. The ship replies by dipping its own flag.

Carl Hagenbeck’s Tierpark

One of Europe’s most renowned zoos. Also features a skating rink and boat rides on the Alster into the Port.