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Ready to explore the Gateway to the World? From fish markets to literature, these are the best things to do in Hamburg. The second-largest city in the country, the Gateway to the World is a thrilling destination packed with history and excitement, a city that doffs its cap to the past while embracing the future with open arms.
Furthermore, all of this magic is delightfully accessible. Hamburg is magnificently pedestrian-friendly, meaning you are only ever a short walk away from your new favourite bar, cafe, or restaurant. Or your new favourite miniature museum, of course. These are the best things to do in fabulous Hamburg, from gourmet cuisine to the sinful lights of the famous Reeperbahn and beyond.
Mairi Beautyman is a writer based in Germany. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out.
For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. Been there, done that? Think again, my friend. With 9, ship calls per year, almost berths, and 27 miles of wharf for seagoing vessels, the Port of Hamburg is a bustling sea superhighway. Alternatively, you could flee the constraints of land with a floating techno party on the Love Boat.
