HafenCity, Hamburg

Name: HafenCity
Address: Am Sandtorkai 30, Hamburg, Germany

#200 among attractions in Hamburg

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HafenCity is a quarter in the borough of Hamburg-Mitte, Hamburg, Germany, Europe. It is located on the Elbe river island Grasbrook, on the former Port of Hamburg area. It was formally established in 2008 and also includes the historical Speicherstadt area, which since 2015 is an UNESCO World Heritage Site with the adjacent Kontorhausviertel. The main landmark of the HafenCity is the Elbphilharmonie concert hall. ()

Local name: Hamburg-HafenCity Area: 0.93 mi²Coordinates: 53°32'30"N, 9°59'36"E

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Am Sandtorkai 30Hamburg-Mitte (HafenCity)Hamburg Germany

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HafenCity – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mönckebergstraße, Speicherstadt, Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg, St. Nicholas Church.

0.6 miN
Shopping, Shopping district
Mönckebergstraße, Hamburg
17 min walk • Mönckebergstraße, often referred to as 'Mö,' is the bustling heart of Hamburg's shopping district, a vibrant thoroughfare where international retail chains and local boutiques stand shoulder to shoulder, vying for the attention of both locals and tourists alike.
~1610 ftNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Harbor
Speicherstadt, Hamburg
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Hamburg, the Speicherstadt stands as a testament to the city's mercantile history and architectural ingenuity. This vast complex of warehouses, built from 1883 to 1927, is the world's largest historic warehouse district.
~1530 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg, Hamburg
8 min walk • The Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg is a beacon of nautical history nestled in the heart of Hamburg, Germany. Housed in the city's oldest standing warehouse, a monumental red-brick building in HafenCity, the museum boasts an extensive collection that spans...
0.4 miN
WWII memorial with a viewing tower
St. Nicholas Church, Hamburg
11 min walk • St. Nicholas Church, known as St.-Nikolai-Kirche in German, is a historical landmark in the heart of Hamburg, Germany. Once one of the five Lutheran Hauptkirchen (main churches) in the city, it now stands as a poignant memorial and an architectural marvel.
0.4 miW
Modern concert hall atop old warehouse
Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg
11 min walk • The Elbphilharmonie, a striking addition to the skyline of Hamburg, Germany, stands as a testament to contemporary architecture and acoustical engineering. This towering edifice is not just a skyscraper but also one of the most acoustically advanced concert halls in...
~1210 ftNW
Vast model railway with guided tours
Miniatur Wunderland, Hamburg
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Hamburg, Germany, Miniatur Wunderland is a marvel that transcends the traditional concept of a museum. This enchanting attraction is the world's largest model railway exhibit, boasting an intricate display of miniature worlds that capture the...
~1550 ftN
Historic church with a notable organ
Hauptkirche St. Katharinen, Hamburg
8 min walk • The Hauptkirche St. Katharinen stands as a testament to Hamburg's rich history and architectural grandeur. This principal church, located in the heart of the city, is not only a place of worship but also a significant landmark that attracts numerous visitors each year.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Theme restaurant
Dialogue in the Dark, Hamburg
12 min walk • Dialogue in the Dark is an awareness raising exhibition and franchise, as well as a social business. In Dialogue in the Dark, blind guides lead visitors in small groups through different settings in absolute darkness.
0.4 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Prototype Museum, Hamburg
11 min walk • The Prototyp – Personen.Kraft.Wagen museum in Hamburg opened in 2008 in Hamburg's Speicherstadt district. The permanent exhibition of the museum specializes in German sports and racing cars developed after WW II.
0.6 miNE
New objectivity architecture
Kontorhaus District, Hamburg
15 min walk • The Kontorhaus District is the southeastern part of Altstadt, Hamburg, between Steinstraße, Meßberg, Klosterwall and Brandstwiete. The streetscape is characterised by large office buildings in the style of Brick Expressionism of the early 20th century.
~1170 ftNW
Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, Specialty museum
Hamburg Dungeon, Hamburg
6 min walk • Built in 2000, the Hamburg Dungeon is a tourist attraction from a chain including the London Dungeon and Berlin Dungeon. It is the first of this brand to be built in mainland Europe.

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Which popular attractions are close to HafenCity?

Nearby attractions include Meßmer Momentum, Hamburg (3 min walk), Afghan Museum, Hamburg (5 min walk), Marktplatz HafenCity, Hamburg (6 min walk), Hamburg Dungeon, Hamburg (6 min walk).

How to get to HafenCity by public transport?

The nearest stations to HafenCity:

Bus

Magellan-Terrassen • Lines: 111, 602 (2 min walk)
Marco-Polo-Terrassen • Lines: 111, 602 (3 min walk)

Metro

Überseequartier • Lines: U4 (6 min walk)
Baumwall • Lines: U3 (13 min walk)

Light rail

Stadthausbrücke • Lines: S1, S2, S3 (17 min walk)
Jungfernstieg • Lines: S1, S2, S3 (19 min walk)

Ferry

Jungfernstieg • Lines: Alsterkreuzfahrt (21 min walk)
Argentinienbrücke • Lines: 73 (30 min walk)

Train

Hamburg Central Station (25 min walk)