Top 10 free experiences in Hamburg
Discovering the harbour, listening to concerts or strolling through the museum for free? Beautiful experiences don't have to be expensive. Hamburg offers a lot to see and discover. Much of it is free. We present you 10 free offers in Hamburg.
Discovering the harbour, listening to concerts or strolling through the museum for free? Beautiful experiences don't have to be expensive. Hamburg offers a lot to see and discover. Much of it is free. We present you 10 free offers in Hamburg.
1.Botanical Garden
Hobby florists and professional botanists pay attention: The botanical garden of the Loki Schmidt Foundation is home to amazing and exotic plants. The good news is that admission to the Flower Wonderland is free for all visitors. In the "Planten un Blomen" the original greenhouse can be admired, the newly created garden is at home in Osdorf.
Loki-Schmidt-Garten
Address
Ohnhorststraße
22609 Hamburg
2.Explore the harbour walking
You can discover large parts of the harbour, the UNESCO World Heritage Speicherstadt and HafenCity on a walk. On a tour (ideally starting at the Baumwall subway station), you can easily pass the Elbphilharmonie concert hall without the crowds, walk along the waterfront promenade and take a detour into the red historic buildings of the Speicherstadt. Top tip: The small Wasserschloss (water castle) which also houses a tea store and a café.
HafenCity
Address
Am Sandtorkai 30
20457 Hamburg
3.Enjoy the view on the Elbphilharmonie Plaza
At the Elbphilharmonie Plaza you can see the whole of Hamburg. At a height of 37 metres, the circular path on the outer edge of the building offers a unique panoramic view of the city and the harbour. Escalators take you to the viewing platform in a matter of minutes. A visit to the Plaza is free of charge.
Elbphilharmonie Plaza
Address
Platz der Deutschen Einheit
20457 Hamburg
4.Museum harbour Övelgönne
In the museum harbour Övelgönne traditional sailors, historical deep-sea cutters and listed steam barges have found a berth. Information boards and exhibits provide expert background knowledge. Admission to the open-air maritime museum is free. Bonus: On the opposite side of the Elbe, you can watch the hustle and bustle of the modern container port.
Museum Harbour Oevelgönne
Address
Oevelgönne 42
22763 Hamburg
5.Zoological Museum
Boring museums? Not in Hamburg! The Zoological Museum of the University of Hamburg offers exciting insights into the animal world. With over 10 million objects in its collection, the Zoological Museum in Grindelallee is one of the largest and most important research centres for natural history. The exhibits include specimens of exotic and native animals. Among the highlights of the exhibition are huge whale skeletons. Every Sunday there are family guided tours for more specialist knowledge. Admission? Free!
Museum of Nature Hamburg - Zoology
Address
Bundesstraße 52
20146 Hamburg
6.Free concerts in the jazz club Birdland
The composer Johannes Brahms lived and worked in Hamburg, the Beatles started their career on St. Pauli, famous musicians from near and far enthuse millions of people on the stages of the Hanseatic city. A life without music is hardly imaginable in Hamburg. Many clubs and bars leave the microphone to unknown artists. The musical performances are free of charge for the listeners. The Birdland Jazz Club in Eimsbüttel organises jam sessions every Thursday. It's worth listening!
Birdland Hamburg
Address
Gärtnerstraße 122
20253 Hamburg
7.Through the Elbe Tunnel to new shores
The opening of the St. Pauli Elbe Tunnel on 7 September 1911 marked a milestone in road construction. Pedestrians, carriages and motor vehicles could now cross the Elbe without having to board a ship. Today, the Old Elbe Tunnel reminds us of days gone by. Road traffic has been routed through the New Elbe Tunnel since 1975. A crossing of the old tubes on foot or on the bicycle is nevertheless worthwhile. Those who pass the 426.5 metre long tunnel can enjoy the unique harbour panorama from the Elbe island of Steinwerder.
Alter Elbtunnel
Address
Bei den St. Pauli Landungsbrücken 7
20359 Hamburg
8.Watching how sweets are made in the sweet shop
In Hamburg, we call sweets Bonsche. You can see how they are made at the Bonscheladen in Altona. In the free show productions, you can see how the little treats are lovingly made by hand. Always Tuesday to Friday at 4:15 pm and Saturdays at 2:30 pm. Maybe you'll find a souvenir or two to take home afterwards.
Bonscheladen
Address
Friedensallee 12
22765 Hamburg
9.Pure nature in the Niendorfer Gehege
Even established city dwellers long for a break from hectic city life from time to time. In the Niendorfer Gehege you get the best recreation - on more than 15 kilometres of hiking trails you can walk, jog or look at the diverse flora and fauna. In a clearing in the forest you will find the fallow deer enclosure: there you can watch roe deer and stags. For children, the forest playground with climbing house, ropeway and slide is a real highlight.
Forst Klövensteen & Natural reserve "Schnaakenmoor"
Address
Klövensteenweg 127
22559 Hamburg
10.On the StadtRAD through Hamburg
Riding a bicycle is not only good for the environment, but also for your wallet. With the StadtRAD you can cycle through Hamburg for the first 30 minutes free of charge. Bicycle tours in less than half an hour: once around the Außenalster or from the Elbphilharmonie to the Schanzenviertel. The StadtRAD stations are spread all over Hamburg.
StadtRAD Hamburg
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20 % discount
