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I have previously lived near Hamburg around 7 years, but even now when I no longer live here, I like to bring my friends and relatives to show them this beautiful city. I wouldn’t really recommend Hamburg during winter, unless you really want to experience the Christmas decorations and markets. During the summer Hamburg is much more enjoyable, multiple rivers, beautiful parks, and a variety of attractions to choose from. Unfortunately there is not much out of nightlife, or perhaps I didn’t manage to find something reasonably interesting for myself, maybe you will do better. Accessible transportation everywhere, buses, trains and subways. If you stay here for less than 7 days, a day pass is really worth it. Inform yourself about the regions of Hamburg, to not have a bad experience, there are some places where you might be afraid to be alone at night (or it might be just me who’s feeling like this, as I’m a girl). Always choose stays near train stations. You won’t go wrong with it. If you manage to catch Hamburger Dom being open, go for it, feels like a small festival with multiple attractions. Hafen City is always pretty, any time, just to walk by the river is already pretty. Elbtunnel is interesting to go through even though it’s just the tunnel that might look interesting. You may as well catch pretty views from the coast. Elbphilarmonie has free tickets to the terrace which gives you a nice view over Hamburg. During summer the park where the Hamburg Planetarium is located, is very populated with people doing different activities. If you’re a lot of people you might want to go to enjoy the sun, and play some games outside. There you can also find something to eat and drink if you need. Alton Altonaer Balkon at night is very pretty. Gives you a view over the docks, especially at night. Heilwigpark is also nice. Apart from Hamburg, take a day to visit Schwerin. You can walk around the castle and chill on its small park.

There is always plenty to do, from shopping and culture with great places for food. The harbour is a great place to spend some time. If you have a day travel card you can take a ride on one of the ferries, included in the price. I recommend the 66 to Finkenwerder and back.

We were there for the Christmas markets and they delivered. St Pauli was an alternative market but very laid back and fun. The flying Sleigh and Father Christmas in the larger market was so lovely. We went up to the UP20 cocktail bar and the view was fabulous. Elbe tunnel was the highlight ss we had seen it often on tv and the construction is incredible.

We travelled this time for the Christmas markets but have been many times before. Something for everyone around the city. Lots to see, excellent economical transport system. Great shopping, culture and park areas. My home from home

Went there for Xmas markets. Such a huge range and great quality items. It was so good, my 6 year old did not want to go home.. Food in restaurants was superb and great value compared to london. We only seen the centre of Hamburg and all three of us decided to go back next year for Xmas market. We had been to Lille a previous year and was a very distant second.

lots of cultural events the area of Elbphilharmonie/HafenCity/Speicherstadt is really fun really good museums like the Kunsthalle, Chocoversum, Kunst und Gewerbe taking a boat tour of the harbor is highly recommended