You can arrange day trips from Hamburg to unique and exceptional destinations that last anywhere from 4 to 14 hours. Learn the best routes to reach these places and the ideal means of transportation including boats, taxis, buses or trains
Ricardo Carvalho
Enjoy the sea and sun on the beach in Hamburg
The urban beaches of Hamburg are miniature artificial paradises constructed with tons of imported sand and palm trees. The district of St Pauli is one of the best nightlife venues of Hamburg and the Beach Club Strand Pauli is located on the banks of the Elbe River. The beach is just a five minute walk from the Landungsbrücken U-Bahn station. You can sunbathe in a Strandkörbe, a traditional wicker seat, while enjoying German sausages and beer and listening to the pumping music from the many beach bars around the area. Hamburg City Beach Club is near the old docks in Altona. The Altona’s Strandperle is a much more casual beach hangout compared to other more sophisticated beach bars which are found throughout the city in summer.
Trips inside Hamburg City
There are so many places to visit in Hamburg that you may wonder where to start. For a cultural experience you can visit the various museums in the city. Begin your holiday with short trips in Hamburg City before venturing outside it for the more distant attractions. All the structures surrounding the river Alster are coloured white and their roofs are covered with copper to maintain the picturesque view. Take boat trips on the Alster and view the beauty of the water encircled by the attractive buildings, trees and green parks. Water sports are popular here. You can rent canoes, rowboats and kayaks from any of the many rental outlets here. The Hamburg port is a hotspot for cruise lovers. Enjoy pleasure trips aboard the many cruise liners offering day trips to nearby destinations. In case of rain, you can head over to the Miniatur Wunderland to see the world's largest model railway exhibit.
Short day trips from Hamburg
A short 45 minute trip from Hamburg can take you to Bispingen. An ideal destination for skiing and snowboarding, Bispingen is relatively much less crowded than the main ski resorts. There are some good cafes and restaurants around the place that serve traditional fare like Apfelstrudel, Eintopf and Kasespatzle.
The peaceful town of Bremen is also just over an hour away from Hamburg. Take your time to experience the local culture and old world charm of a town that seems suspended in time. There are a many interesting places to visit like the historic Alstadt and the Marktplatz.
Schwerin and Berlin
You can take trips from Hamburg to Schwerin by bus. The journey will take you a little more than an hour. One of the most gorgeous castles in Germany, Schwerin was once the residence of the Duke and Duchess of Mecklenburg. The city of Schwerin is surrounded by lakes and the opulent Schwerin Castle is located on an island in the lake. There are many remarkable places of interest here such as the Alter Garten square, the Altes Palais, the neoclassical State Art Museum and the Staatstheater. Schwerin Cathedral, constructed in red brick Gothic style, is another popular attraction in this city.
Berlin, the capital city of Germany, is just a 2 hour trip from Hamburg. You can consider visiting the Pergamon Museum or the Stasi Museum on a weekday to avoid the crowds. The Stasi Museum, now a research and memorial centre, used to be the head quarters of the German secret police. Do not miss the chance to dine at the Mani Restaurant famed for its authentic German cuisine.
Author: Ricardo Carvalho
Guest Relation Manager of NH Collection Hamburg City
In Hamburg we say “Moin”! My name is Ricardo Carvalho and I'm a “Hamburg Jung” (Hamburg boy) with Portuguese roots. I was born here, and I live in and love Hamburg.
In order to share my enthusiasm for the city, I started training as a hotel specialist at the NH Hamburg Altona in 2007, and moved to the NH Collection Hamburg City in 2015.
With the philosophy of the NH Collection brand as well as the special service Guest Relations offers I have found my perfect job! I am always happy to show my guests the most beautiful city in the world and enjoy making their visit to Hamburg as memorable as possible.
Um hotel sofisticado e contemporâneo nos arredores mais tranquilos do histórico bairro de St. Pauli, o NH Collection Hamburg City tem uma localização perfeita para aceder rapidamente ao complexo de exposições Messehallen, ao porto, ao centro da cidade e ao extraordinário Reeperbahn. Embarca num fascinante passeio de barco a partir do porto, saboreia a gastronomia da próxima Große Elbstraße e do Portugiesenviertel e descobre as boutiques exclusivas de Jungfernstieg, a apenas 10 minutos de táxi. Os modernos 129 quartos do hotel estão distribuídos por sete pisos. Um quarto familiar ou uma das nossas suites acomoda confortavelmente até três pessoas. Desfruta de um café de qualidade na tua própria máquina Nespresso, lê o jornal ou as tuas revistas preferidas, ou liga a televisão de ecrã plano para veres filmes e ficares a par das atualidades através de canais multilingues. A área de bem-estar no terraço é o lugar perfeito para descontraíres antes de pedires uma bebida no bar. Reserva algum tempo para ti na sauna e no banho turco, desfruta da beleza da esplanada ajardinada enquanto saboreias uma bebida ao pôr do sol e recupera depois de um dia intenso de negócios ou de turismo. Fica por cá durante o fim de semana e aproveita o "Lazy Sunday": Check-out tardio (antes das 17h) sem custos adicionais, mediante pedido.
O hotel NH Hamburg Altona está situado na zona de Altona da cidade. Existem muitos bares e restaurantes nas proximidades, e o centro da cidade fica a uma curta distância de carro.
O hotel de quatro estrelas NH Hamburg Mitte está situado num dos bairros mais animados de Hamburgo. Os famosos pontos turísticos e lojas de Hamburgo estão próximos e é possível chegar ao centro de congressos e exposições rapidamente de comboio ou apenas a 15 minutos a pé. A poucos passos de distância, o animado bairro de Schanzenviertel convida os visitantes a explorar os seus cafés, restaurantes, bares e lojas exclusivas. Combine isso com o serviço e a experiência do NH Hamburg Mitte, e tem a garantia de uma estadia única!
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Hamburg is a famous football city that all fans of the ‘beautiful game’ will love. Discover the history of Hamburg and the passion St Pauli’s supporters as you watch a match or take a tour of the city’s stadiums.
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Hamburg is a city that will delight visitors with a keen interest in history and culture. This German city is home to many museums and cultural institutions including the Kunsthalle and the Ernst Barlach House.
Na animada e enérgica cidade de Hamburgo, encontra sempre atividades e pontos de interesse relacionados com o desporto. Do futebol ao ténis, terá sempre coisas para fazer.
