The other day I visited my sister in Hamburg and since she still had to work on Fridays, I took a look at the city a little bit. I had thought before what the city Hamburg for free activities It has to offer. During my research, I came across a few ideas and then tried them myself.
In this article, I will introduce you to some of them. Please leave me a comment at the end of the article which tip you found helpful 😊.
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Tip 1: Use the Germany ticket for the ferries
If you do not yet have a Germany ticket, then I recommend that you make up for it in any case. You can easily buy it in the app of the German railway or in the NahSH App.
With the Germany ticket In Hamburg you can take the ferries that belong to the HADAG fleet. Here you will find an overview of all connections: https://hadag.de/en/linien/.
You can go back and forth as often as you like and you can do the same. Container terminals, the Elphi and generally simply the huge Port Take it in peace. Some sea festival you should be, because the small ships rock a bit.
I think it is worth it anyway and simply offers a different experience than to go by bus or S-Bahn.
Tip 2: Visit the balcony on the Elbphilarmonie
I am from my sister by bus and S-Bahn to the Landing bridges I went from there with the 72 to the Elphi. My sister had told me before that I could visit the balcony for free and I made it smooth.
Small tip: At the port, no matter what the weather, it is always colder and also very windy. So take a jacket with you.
The Escalator Up to the balcony takes about 2 minutes. When the sun shines, you certainly have a wonderful, wide view... I thought it looked more like aliens had come to Earth. See for yourself:
Tip 3: The two museum ships
At the Landbrücken there are two Museum ships. The *Rickmer Rickmers and the *Cap San Diego. This is not a Free of charge Activity in Hamburg, but if you want to bridge the waiting time for your ship, then a visit here is a good idea.
The Cap San Diego is a little further away and is therefore only suitable if you do not want to wait so long for your ship and prefer to decide on another tour.
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Tip 4: Go where the peppercorns were turned
After the balcony of the Elphi I walked towards Speicherstadt, which is only a few minutes away. You can also see them from the Elphi balcony. There is a wonderful coffee shop, which is not Free of charge Activity in Hamburg is (unless you only look or smell), but very worthwhile for all coffee lovers!
Did you know that the Peppercorns in Hamburgs Speicherstadt were turned? I didn't know. And also not that the shooting always took place only during the school holidays and all children's main actors must come from Hamburg. All fans can also Book a tour here.
Tip 5: Search for exciting photo motifs
The easiest Free activity in Hamburg It works best when you are two. Then just take a camera or your smartphone and look for crazy or weird photo motifs in Hamburg. Don't worry. You always find something! Here are a few examples:
1 day in Hamburg: Free activities – Conclusion
There is always something to discover in Hamburg. I was lucky enough to be there in December, so I was also able to enjoy the many beautiful Christmas markets visit. Ambient Maifernstieg In the evening you can walk wonderfully along the water and admire the light parade, as well as in the Christmas Garden in the Loki-Schmidt-Garten.
The Literature or Film Festival takes place in September. Throughout the year there are different concerts in the Elbphilharmonie or even musicals such as Tarzan, The Phantom of the Opera, King of the Lions, etc.
Famous in Hamburg is the miniature wonderland. If you come to Hamburg, go there. It is best to buy the ticket online (20 euros, as of 2025). Plan for your visit at least half a day and expect a high number of visitors. By the way, there is also an option Night in Wonderland.
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