Insider Tips for Hamburg

Get the best view over Hamburg from the top of the Michaeliskirche
The Michaeliskirche is Hamburg’s landmark and widely known as ‘Michel’. Climb up the tower of the huge baroque church and enjoy the great view of Hamburg and its surroundings. www.st-michaelis.de

Visit Hamburg's new landmark: The Elbphilharmonie
The public viewing platform, the “Plaza”, is open to everyone and offers a breathtaking 360° view of the city and the harbour. Not only a must see for the architectural enthusiasts amongst you. You can purchase your tickets online to avoid standing in line (2 € booking fee per ticket) or you can get your tickets (for free) right at the venue.

Book a boat tour through Hamburg’s old harbour
https://www.sightseeing-kontor.de/hamburg/rundfahrten/fleetfahrt-durch-die-speicherstadt?accept_cookie=1

Enjoy a cocktail with a view
The skyline bar 20up offers special drinks in a very stylish atmosphere. At a height of 90 meters you get a unique all-round view over the harbour and the Elbe. Be there at 6 pm to avoid the masses!
https://www.empire-riverside.de/de/restaurant-und-bars/skyline-bar-20up/

Stroll through the Portuguese district and enjoy some authentic tapas!
Just behind the harbour lies a neighbourhood called “the Portuguese quarter”. Since the 1960s it is known as the centre of Hamburg's sizeable Portuguese and southern European community. There you can enjoy some delicious Portuguese seafood, the best Pastel de Natas and authentic Portuguese tapas.

Go see the the Water Light Concerts in Planten un Blomen
During summertime, the park Planten un Blomen, which is very close to the conference venue, starts its light console in the water and plays music to accompany the spectacle. It starts at 10 pm and entry is free!

Relax at Hamburg’s unique beach - the Elbstrand
Although Hamburg has no seaside, the river Elbe offers a beach west of the harbour. Take a ferry of the public transport system from Landungsbrücken to Ovelgönne/Museumshafen and you’ll find the beach by walking in direction out of the town. It is a very nice place to relax whilst enjoying the atmosphere of the container harbour.

One of our favourite ways to start a Saturday morning: Strolling through Flohschanze
In the lively Schanzenviertel, a former working-class neighbourhood, the yard of the former slaughtery house, ‘Schlachthof’, is transformed into a flea market every Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm. From there you take a stroll around Schulterblatt: the street with the curious name (‘shoulder blade’) offers numerous cafes, restaurants, vivid night life, and some nice independent designer shops.

The “miracle of modern technics”: Alter Elbtunnel
Connecting both shores of the Elbe, the Elbtunnel was built in 1911. Once known as a ‘miracle of modern technics’, today it serves mainly as a tourist attraction and helps the people to escape from the city centre into Hamburg’s green south. Visit during the weekend when car access is denied – it’s free for pedestrians and bikes www.hamburg.de/alter-elbtunnel

To complete your Hamburg experience: Start your day at the Fischmarkt (fish market)
Visit the Fischmarkt on Sunday morning, a lively market with maritime flair where you can find a large variety of fresh fish and seafood but also all kinds of other goods. Every Sunday from 5a.m. – 9.30a.m. at the bank of the river Elbe between Hafenstraße and Große Elbstraße.

Kimo Falafel €
Arab Street Food – large servings for good prices!
Schanzenstraße 111
https://www.falafel-kimo.com/

Kleine Pause St. Pauli €
Currywurst, Burgers & Co, open from mornings until very late in the night, a popular stop near the Reeperbahn after an all-nighter
Wohlwillstraße 37
https://www.kleine-pause.de/

Bodos Bootssteg (LOC) €
Nice location for a stopover when walking around the Alster with a wonderful view and a boat rental
Harvestehuder Weg 1b
http://bodosbootssteg.de/

Karo Fisch (LOC) €-€€
Mediterrean and fresh seafood from the grill at reasonable prices
Feldstrasse 32
https://karofisch.wixsite.com/karofisch

JILL €€
Neapolitan Pizza from a special oven, good Gin & Tonic selection
Bartelsstraße 12
https://pizzeria-jill-hamburg.cook-maestro.com/de/

Xeom €€
Traditional Vietnamese bistro - cash only!
Karolinenstraße 25
https://www.facebook.com/Xe%C3%94m-Eatery-367437996799591/

Ban Canteen €€
Vietnamese dishes newly interpreted in a casual location
Beim Grünen Jäger 1
http://en.bancanteen.com/restaurant/

Hobenköök €€
Unique combination of restaurant and market hall in the old, almost forgotten district of Hamburg Oberhafen, serving exclusively regional and seasonal food
Stockmeyerstraße 43
https://hobenkoeoek.de/

Bobby Reich €€
Traditional restaurant on the lakeside near a boating club - nice to grab breakfast, lunch or coffee and cake in the sun!
Fernsicht 2
http://www.bobbyreich.de/

Nil  €€€
International cuisine, excellent food and a very good winelist
Neuer Pferdemarkt 5
https://www.restaurant-nil.de/

Portonovo €€€
Italian ristorante floating on the Alster river with a nice view
Alsterufer 2
https://www.ristorante-portonovo.de/

Saliba (vegan options) €€€
Delicious Syrian cuisine right in the City centre
Neuer Wall 13
http://www.saliba.de/

Café Paris €€€
French classic cuisine located in an ex-butcher shop in the city centre (watch out: it can be crowded and noisy)
Rathausstraße 4
https://www.cafeparis.net/

Cox €€€
Bistro restaurant with limited but distinguished menue (accepts no Visa/Mastercard)
Lange Reihe 68
http://www.restaurant-cox.de/web/cox_home_de.html

Wasserschloss (LOC) €€-€€€
Romantic restaurant in the historic „Speicherstadt“, the Warehouse district, offering also classic breakfast and an extensive tea selection
Dienerreihe 4
https://www.wasserschloss.de/gastronomie.html

Kleine Brunnenstrasse 1 €€€
Small but lovely restaurant in the district Altona/Ottensen serving seasonal cuisine
Kleine Brunnenstraße 1
https://www.kleine-brunnenstrasse.de/

Salt & Silver  €€-€€€
Creative Latin American & Levantine Cuisine (& Cocktails), a great port view is included!
Hohenesch 13-17
https://saltandsilver.net/zentrale/

Rive €€€
Very fine seafood with a beautiful view over the Elbe
Van-der-Smissen-Straße 1
https://www.rive.de/

Restaurant Louise €€-€€€
Seasonal German and Austrian cuisine in the residential neighbourhood Winterhude
Maria-Louisen-Straße 3
http://www.louise-hamburg.de/index.html