Hamburg Things to Do

Located near the Operettenhaus, the Mojo is one of Hamburg's top clubs. Locals flock here every Saturday to boogie to the sounds of 'NuJazz' and soul. Wednesday is more chilled, with Café Abstrait or 'Etrema', while Friday feat... more

While the unique style of this café attracts art lovers from far and wide, it is also popular with locals. The design is based on sketches by the legendary Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. A gallery, tower, numerous... more

This upmarket club has been in business for over 20 years, making it a firm fixture on Hamburg's nightlife circuit. The management briefly flirted with rock nights, but R'n'B, funk, soul, hip-hop and dance music now provide the... more

If you are looking for something slightly different, then Christiansen's Fine Drinks & Cocktails makes for a pleasant change from the normal bars and nightclubs in town. The landlord is an old hand at rustling up cocktails, equ... more

The name says it all-the Tower Bar at the Hotel Hafen offers its guests majestic views over Hamburg's rooftops and harbor. Despite the slightly nondescript interior, the place is often packed with locals, students and the odd t... more

The oldest repertory cinema in Germany, the Abaton is located close to the university campus. Consequently, the audience is mostly youthful and intellectual. The bill features quality international art house films, many of whic... more

Founded in 1843, the Thalia is Hamburg's oldest theater and is still regarded as one of the best stages in the country. With an average of 357 performances and 250,000 visitors every year, the Thalia is by far the most popular... more

Those who wish to experience the beauty of Hamburg's upmarket neighbourhood of Blankenese will need to invest a certain amount of energy. Known as the 'staircase district', Blankenese contains a total of 4,864 steps. The small,... more

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sconic said

… was in the same-ish area- The famous Reeperbahn).The rest of the week was, as I said, walking around… continue reading »

...visit the Museum für Hamburgische Geschichte, whose extensive collection ranges from artifacts dating from the city's foundation in the Middle Ages to visions of the future, with main subjects such as harbour, transport and... more