Hamburg's Hidden Gems

Explore Hamburg’s architectural and cultural evolution through its 14th-century timber-framed houses on Deichstraße and the Expressionist brickwork of the UNESCO-listed Chilehaus. This selection includes specialized institutions like the German Food Additives Museum and the Museum of Medical History, alongside engineering landmarks like the 1911 St. Pauli Elbe Tunnel. Culinary highlights range from regional Hanseatic fare at the leaning Oberhafen-Kantine to contemporary dining in the converted industrial spaces of the Schanzenviertel district.

Deichstrasse

Historic street dating back to the 14th century featuring well-preserved 17th–19th century houses and buildings.

Fish Market

This Sunday market offers you a variety of fresh fish as well as vegetables and fruits.

Elbe Philharmonic Hall

The Elbphilharmonie, popularly nicknamed Elphi, is a concert hall in the HafenCity quarter of Hamburg, Germany, on the Grasbrook peninsula…

Chile House

The Chilehaus is a ten-story office building in Hamburg, Germany. It is located in the Kontorhaus District.

St. Pauli Elbe Tunnel

Old Elbe Tunnel or St. Pauli Elbe Tunnel, which opened in 1911, is a pedestrian and vehicle tunnel in Hamburg.

Speicherstadtmuseum

The museum is located in the former warehouse, therefore, the atmosphere is truly authentic.

International Maritime Museum

The Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg is a private museum in the HafenCity quarter of Hamburg, Germany.

Museum of Medical History Hamburg

Located in a historic pathology building, this museum explores the evolution of medical science and healthcare practices from the 19th century to the present day.

German Food Additives Museum

Situated at the Hamburg wholesale market, this museum examines the history and function of emulsifiers, colorants, and flavor enhancers in modern food production.

Animal Park Hagenbeck

The Tierpark Hagenbeck is a zoo in Stellingen, Hamburg, Germany. The collection began in 1863 with animals that belonged to Carl Hagenbeck…

The English Theatre of Hamburg

The English Theatre of Hamburg is a professional theatre in Hamburg, Germany where performances are held in the English language.

Oberhafen-Kantine

A heritage-listed restaurant housed in a famously tilted building near the harbor, serving traditional Hanseatic dishes like Labskaus and regional fish specialties.

Cap San Diego

MS Cap San Diego is a general cargo ship, situated as a museum ship in Hamburg, Germany.

Tango Towers

The Dancing Towers are two highrises at the eastern end of Reeperbahn, in St. Pauli, Hamburg, Germany.

Altona Museum

Altonaer Museum is an art museum in the suburb of Altona in Hamburg, Germany.

Rote Flora Centre

The Rote Flora is a former theatre in the Sternschanze district of Hamburg, Germany.

Von der Motte

Local café in the Ottensen district featuring outdoor seating and a selection of homemade cakes and breakfast options.

Anna Sgroi

Italian restaurant located in a historic brick building in the Rotherbaum district, specializing in authentic Sicilian-influenced cuisine.

Flying Market

Vietnamese restaurant in the Ottensen area offering traditional street food, including pho and rice dishes, for dine-in or takeaway.

Bullerei

Set in a converted livestock hall in the Schanzenviertel, this restaurant serves contemporary European cuisine and grilled specialties in an expansive industrial-style space.