Top 10 Things To Do And See In Hamburg, Germany

Designed by German architect Fritz Höger and constructed between 1922 and 1924, Chilehaus, or the Chile House, is a ten-story office building in Hamburg, and an exceptional example of a type of architecture known as Brick Expressionism. It’s a building famed for its roof, which is strongly reminiscent of a ship’s prow, and has structures which meet at a very sharp angle at the top. The best view of the building is from the East, and because of the accentuated vertical elements of the venue, as well as the curved outer walls, despite its large size the building exudes a certain sense of lightness. Along with the Speicherstadt and Kontorhaus District of Hamburg, the Chilehaus was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.

Fischertwiete 2, Hamburg, Germany

Elbe Beach is a picturesque stretch of sand in Hamburg, surrounded by clear water and grand mansions, and boasting fantastic views of the harbor. Coming alive during the summer months, the area thrives with visitors from the end of May, and hosts numerous fun activities including volleyball matches and leisurely cruises. Many popular bars and restaurants dot the banks of the beach, offering guests the chance to kick back with a cocktail whilst soaking in the fabulous views of the bay.

Övelgönne, Hamburg, Germany

The Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MKG) is the Museum of Art and Industry, a building founded in 1874 and modeled on the design of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It offers an enthralling combination of history, culture, art and design, and exhibits various collections laden with engaging visual art and intricately molded sculptures. The work here is sourced from many different time periods, and features Ancient art as well as astonishing Baroque pieces. There is a brilliant collection here of historic keyboard instruments, featuring harpsichords, spinets, clavichords and square pianos, and the porcelain exhibition is unmissable, featuring most major 17th and 18th century manufacturers of the material.

Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, Thur 10am-9pm

Steintorplatz, 20099 Hamburg, Germany, +49 40 428134 880

Hamburger Kunsthalle is Hamburg’s main art museum, first founded in 1850 as an esteemed art hall. The Kunsthalle’s permanent collections focus on North German painting of the 14th century, and paintings by Dutch, Flemish and Italian artists of the 16th and 17th centuries. It is comprised of three buildings dating from 1869,1921 and 1997, of which the first was designed by Fritz Schumacher, famous also for the Chilehaus. A few examples of notable paintings here are Wanderer above the Sea of Fog by Caspar David Friedrich, and Madonna by Edvard Munch.

Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, Thur 10am-9pm

Glockengießerwall, Hamburg, Germany, +49 40 428 131 300