# Elbphilharmonie 7 
Built for a cost of 870 million Euros (instead of an initial estimated cost of 241 million Euros) this striking opera house has wowed architecture buffs since it opened in 2017.
The Elbphilharmonie is not only an acoustically unique concert hall, in addition, it also offers a matchless view over the harbor.
Opera House | Modern Architecture
by Hackercatxxy / CC BY-SA 4.0
# Hamburger Kunsthalle 6 
The prestigious Hamburger Kunsthalle, one of the largest art museums in Germany, consists of three connected buildings, dating from 1869, 1921, and 1997, and displays works from the Middle Ages to today.
It’s particularly known for its outstanding collection of German Romantic paintings, as well as its large modern art section.
The outstanding permanent collection consists mainly of impressionist and post-impressionist work.
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- Important Masterpieces: 18
- Highlight: Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog, Caspar David Friedrich (1818), 94.8 cm × 74.8 cm (37.3 in × 29.4 in)
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Top 10 Artworks at the Hamburger Kunsthalle:
1) Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog, Caspar David Friedrich (1818), 94.8 cm × 74.8 cm (37.3 in × 29.4 in) by Wikimedia / Public Domain
2) The Sea of Ice, Caspar David Friedrich (1823-24)
by Wikimedia / Public Domain
3) Madonna (Hamburg Version), Edvard Munch (1895)
by Wikimedia / Public Domain
4) Flora, Jan Massys (1559)
by Wikimedia / Public Domain
5) The Entry of Charles V into Antwerp, Hans Makart (1878) by Wikimedia / Public Domain
6) Grabow Altarpiece, Master Bertram (1383)
by Wikimedia / Public Domain
7) Phryne revealed before the Areopagus, Jean-Léon Gérôme (1861)
by Wikimedia / Public Domain
8) The Goldfish, Paul Klee (1925)
by Wikimedia / Public Domain
9) Self Portrait with a Model, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1910)
by Wikimedia / Public Domain
10) Nana, Édouard Manet (1877) by Wikimedia / Public Domain
Interesting Artworks: 7/10 Famous Artworks: 6/10 Art Display: 6/10 Building: 6/10 Size: 6/10 🧮 Overall: 6/10
Art Museum Gallery Space: ca. 12,000 m2 [130,000 ft2] | Galleries: ca. 65 [all buildings] | Artworks on Display: ca. 2'000 | Established: 1878 | Visitors (2014): 382,000
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# SPEICHERSTADT 5 
Now protected as a World Heritage Site, the Speicherstadt with its imposing red-brick warehouses was built in the late 19th century.
The best time to experience the area is from the water when it’s dark because the entire area gets illuminated by lights.
City District 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 2015
by Dietmar Rabich (cropped) / CC BY-SA 4.0
# St Michael's Church 5
Affectionately called the "Michel" is above all the landmark of Hamburg.
The top of the 132 m high tower offers an amazing view of Hamburg and its surroundings.
by Thomas Wolf/ CC BY-SA 3.0
# Market Square and Town Hall 5
Located in the Altstadt quarter in the city center, at the Rathausmarkt Hamburg's striking City Hall was constructed from 1886 to 1897 in Neo-Renaissance style.
by Daniel Schwen / CC BY-SA 2.5
# HafenCity 5
Located on the Elbe river island Grasbrook, the former port area is being transformed in 2025 into a lively urban zone called HafenCity. The city district is considered the largest urban redevelopment project in Europe. The main landmark of HafenCity is the Elbphilharmonie concert hall.
by Bravo Tango / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Tierpark Hagenbeck - Hamburg Zoo 5
This traditional Zoo impresses with its world-famous panoramas, spacious outdoor enclosures, impressive Asian buildings, and more than 1,860 exotic animals. Highlights include a modern orangutan house, a four-level Tropical Aquarium, and the new Arctic Ocean section with polar bears, breathtaking underwater views, and Germany's only walrus.
Zoo Established: 1907 | Size: 62 acres / 25 hectares | No. of Species: 530 | No. of animals: 14,300
by Jahreskarteninhaber / Public domain
# Alster Lakes 4
Located in the heart of Hamburg, the scenic Inner and Outer Alster Lakes are used for recreational activities such as relaxation, strolling, sailing, boating, and fishing.
by Reinhard Kraasch / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Reeperbahn and St. Pauli 4
Known as the ‘most sinful mile’ and ‘Europe’s largest red-light district’, Hamburg's legendary nightlife street is located in the heart of the St. Pauli neighborhood.
by Oxfordian Kissuth / CC BY-SA 3.0
#11 | Miniatur Wunderland 4 
Miniatur Wunderland, located in Hamburg, Germany, is one the world's largest model railway exhibit, covering over 1,500 square meters of detailed miniature landscapes.
The exhibit features meticulously crafted regions representing different parts of the world, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and even the United States.
by Morn / CC BY-SA 4.0
#12 | Landungsbrücken 4
Landungsbrücken Hamburg, a historic transportation hub and popular tourist area, offers harbor tours, dining, shopping, and plays a significant role in the city’s maritime heritage.
by Martina Nolte / CC BY-SA 4.0
#13 | St. Nikolai Memorial 4
The St. Nikolai Memorial in Hamburg now stands as a poignant reminder of war's devastation and the victims of the Nazi era. The church's spire, standing at 147 meters, was the tallest building in the world from 1874 to 1876.
An elevator takes visitors up to a 76-meter-high viewing platform within the spire.
by hh oldman / CC BY-SA 3.0
#14 | International Maritime Museum 4
The International Maritime Museum in Hamburg features the world's largest private maritime collection, spread across nine themed decks in a historic warehouse.
It showcases over 40,000 items including ship models, construction plans, and maritime art, making it the largest private maritime collection in the world.
by Rob Oo from NL / CC BY-SA 2.0
LÜBECK 6
Lübeck is a historic city located in northern Germany, renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture and status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
City 🌍 World Heritage: since 1987, 68 km from Hamburg
by Innomann/ CC BY-SA 3.0
Bremen 6
Bremen is renowned for its picturesque historic district, the Altstadt, featuring UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Town Hall and Roland Statue, symbols of its medieval trading power.
City 🌍 World Heritage (Town Hall and Roland Statue): since 2004 | Distance from Hamburg: 122 km
by Schulzff / CC BY-SA 3.0
Schwerin 6
Schwerin is the capital city of the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in northeastern Germany, renowned for its stunning Schwerin Palace, a picturesque castle situated on an island in Lake Schwerin.
The city boasts a rich history dating back over a thousand years, evidenced by its medieval architecture, quaint old town, and charming streets lined with historic buildings and cafes.
City Distance from Hamburg: 110 km
by Harald Hoyer / CC BY-SA 3.0