St. James' Church, Hamburg

Name: St. James' Church
Address: Jakobikirchhof 22, Hamburg, 20095, Germany
Telephone: +49 40 3037370

#70 among attractions in Hamburg

Church, Gothic architecture

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Facts and practical information

St. James' Church is one of the five principal churches of Hamburg. In 1529, it became a Lutheran church. It is located directly in the city centre, has a 125 m tall tower and features a famous organ by Arp Schnitger from 1693. It is dedicated to St James the Greater and often incorrectly referred to in English as St Jacob's. ()

Local name: Hauptkirche Sankt Jacobi Architectural style: Brick gothicCoordinates: 53°33'1"N, 10°0'3"E

Address

Jakobikirchhof 22Hamburg-Mitte (Hamburg-Altstadt)Hamburg 20095 Germany

Contact

+49 40 3037370

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Day trips

St. James' Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mönckebergstraße, Spitalerstraße, Hamburger Kunsthalle, City Hall.

~750 ftW
Shopping, Shopping district
Mönckebergstraße, Hamburg
4 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.
~730 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Spitalerstraße, Hamburg
4 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Hamburg, Spitalerstraße stands as a vibrant shopping district that beckons to both locals and tourists alike. This bustling pedestrian zone, with its wide array of retail outlets, offers a shopping experience that is both diverse...
~1730 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg
9 min walk • The Hamburger Kunsthalle is a beacon of fine arts in the heart of Hamburg, Germany, and stands as one of the country's largest and most prominent art museums. Established in 1850, it houses an extensive collection that spans seven centuries of European art, from the...
~1800 ftW
Grand civic building with guided tours
City Hall, Hamburg
9 min walk • Hamburg's City Hall, known as the Rathaus in German, stands as a striking emblem of the city's rich history and civic pride. This grand Neo-Renaissance building, constructed from 1886 to 1897, serves as the seat of Hamburg's government, housing the city's senate...
~1030 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Europa Passage, Hamburg
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Hamburg, the Europa Passage is a bustling hub of retail and leisure that has become a staple for both locals and tourists alike. This modern shopping center, boasting an impressive architectural design, spans five floors and is home to over 120...
~1740 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Deichtorhallen, Hamburg
9 min walk • The Deichtorhallen in Hamburg, Germany, stands as a paramount institution for contemporary art and photography. Comprising two historical buildings, the Deichtorhallen is renowned for its vast, open steel-and-glass architecture that dates back to the early 20th...
~860 ftW
Gothic-style church with a sizable tower
Church of Saint Peter, Hamburg
5 min walk • The Church of Saint Peter, or Hauptkirche Sankt Petri, as it is known in German, is a prominent religious edifice and a historical landmark in the heart of Hamburg, Germany. With its towering spire stretching to the heavens, the church has stood as a beacon of faith...
~1540 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Theme restaurant
Dialogue in the Dark, Hamburg
8 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.
~1670 ftW
Square
Rathausmarkt, Hamburg
9 min walk • Rathausmarkt is the central square of Hamburg, Germany, located in the Altstadt quarter right in front of the Hamburg Rathaus.
~1040 ftSE
New objectivity architecture
Kontorhaus District, Hamburg
6 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.
~760 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Thalia Theater, Hamburg
4 min walk • The Thalia Theater is one of the three state-owned theatres in Hamburg, Germany. It was founded in 1843 by Charles Maurice Schwartzenberger and named after the muse Thalia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. James' Church open?

St. James' Church is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to St. James' Church?

Nearby attractions include Bishop's Tower, Hamburg (4 min walk), Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz, Hamburg (4 min walk), Thalia Theater, Hamburg (4 min walk), Chilehaus, Hamburg (4 min walk).

How to get to St. James' Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. James' Church:

Bus

Jakobikirchhof • Lines: 16, 17, 6, X35, X80 (2 min walk)
Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz • Lines: 19, 3, 5, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 640, 641 (3 min walk)

Metro

Mönckebergstraße • Lines: U3 (2 min walk)
Meßberg • Lines: U1 (5 min walk)

Train

Hamburg Central Station (8 min walk)
Hamburg Dammtor / Universität (23 min walk)

Light rail

Jungfernstieg • Lines: S1, S2, S3 (9 min walk)
Hamburg Hauptbahnhof • Lines: S1, S11, S2, S21, S3, S31 (9 min walk)

Ferry

Jungfernstieg • Lines: Alsterkreuzfahrt (10 min walk)
Atlantic • Lines: Alsterkreuzfahrt (15 min walk)