Blankenese
Blankenese
A hillside fishing village of lanes and steps, with a sandy Elbe beach.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples · Beach lovers
Open-air; cafés open daily
4 quieter places to add to the big sights: viewpoints, markets, walks, small museums and local favourites.
4 places in Hamburg
Blankenese
A hillside fishing village of lanes and steps, with a sandy Elbe beach.
Open-air; cafés open daily
St Pauli
A pedestrian and cycle tunnel under the river, opened in 1911, with tiled walls and big lifts for vehicles.
Open daily; lifts run most of the day
Altstadt
A UNESCO-listed quarter of brick-expressionist warehouses, with the ship-shaped Chilehaus as its landmark.
Streets open all day
Ohlsdorf
The world’s largest park cemetery, a vast landscape of trees, ponds and sculptures, popular with walkers.
Open daily in daylight
Hidden gems are the quieter alternatives to the headline sights. Prices, hours and booking advice are approximate, so check the official site before you go.