Those who decide to get to know the city closely and armed with its map will certainly find the Botanical Garden, the Kunsthalle Gallery, the fish market and other interesting places in Hamburg.
Unusual sights of Hamburg
- Chilihaus: is an 11-storey building (a monument of expressionism), the informal name of which is “The bow of the ship” (the shape of the building resembles a steamer).
- Fountain Alster: 60-meter fountain (it is illuminated in the evenings) works in the warm season on the shore of the lake of the same name.
- Miniature Wonderland: This is a railway model (divided into sections), where you can see carriages, trains, human figures, trees, lanterns.
What interesting places to visit?
According to reviews, guests of Hamburg will be interested in visiting the Rickmer Rickmers ship museum (visitors are introduced to the history of the ship and are invited to the thematic exhibitions held there; guests enjoy exploring the interior, engine room and seafood restaurant) and the Prototyp Museum (three museum floors are reserved to view post-war racing cars and the Jordan car, which debuted in 1991 by Michael Schumacher in Formula I, as well as modern Audi and Porsche models; you can get miniature models of racing cars in the store and make a virtual race in a special car simulator).
The Church of St. Michael is of interest to tourists thanks to the 132-meter tower (it is decorated with the largest tower clock in Germany) and the observation deck (from here everyone will be able to look at the beautiful views of Hamburg, Lake Alster and the Elbe River from a height of 106 meters, which are worth capturing in photographs), which can be reached by elevator or by stairs equipped with 450 steps.
On any Saturday, it is worth stopping by the Flohschanze flea market - they sell rare books, porcelain figurines, antique jewelry, pieces of furniture, old records, music boxes.
In the water park “Mid Sommerland” (the map of the complex is shown on the website www.baederland.de), visitors will find underwater massage loungers, saunas, jacuzzis, water slides, a spa complex with a wide range of services.
Those who visit the Hamburger Dom fair (arranged three times a year - each lasting a whole month) will find tents selling sweets and soft toys, shooting galleries, more than 300 attractions. It is worth noting that on Wednesdays, the prices for attractions are reduced by 50%, and on Fridays, guests are delighted with fireworks.
A visit to the Hagenbeck Zoo will delight everyone who wants to see more than 300 species of animals, as well as the inhabitants of the tropical aquarium. Those who wish can ride an elephant or camel and enjoy the spectacular performances. As for the kids, they will love the train ride and the fun in the playground.