Bismarck Monument, Hamburg

Name: Bismarck Monument
Address: Hamburg, Germany

#67 among attractions in Hamburg

Memorial, Monuments and statues, Art Nouveau architecture

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The Bismarck Monument in Hamburg is a memorial sculpture located in the St. Pauli quarter dedicated to Otto von Bismarck. It is one of 240 memorials to Bismarck worldwide and is the largest and probably best-known of these Bismarck towers. The monument stands near the jetties of Hamburg port on the Elbhöhe, today a local recreation area. The architect was Johann Emil Schaudt; the sculptor was Hugo Lederer. ()

Local name: Bismarck-Denkmal Opened: 2 June 1906 (117 years ago)Architectural style: Art NouveauHeight: 115 ftCoordinates: 53°32'55"N, 9°58'19"E

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Hamburg-Mitte (St. Pauli)Hamburg Germany

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Day trips

Bismarck Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hauptkirche St. Michaelis, Millerntor-Stadion, Cap San Diego, Brahms Museum.

~1490 ftE
Lutheran church with a landmark tower
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Millerntor-Stadion, Hamburg
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Cap San Diego, Hamburg
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~1340 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Brahms Museum, Hamburg
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~1630 ftE
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~1550 ftSW
Hiking trail, Hiking
E1 European long distance path, Hamburg
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~960 ftN
Museum, History museum
Museum for Hamburg History, Hamburg
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~1450 ftNE
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Telemann Museum, Hamburg
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~1430 ftNE
Museum
Johann Adolph Hasse Museum, Hamburg
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~1780 ftE
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Krameramtsstuben, Hamburg
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~1970 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Neo-renaissance architecture
St. Pauli Theater, Hamburg
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bismarck Monument?

Nearby attractions include Alter Elbpark, Hamburg (1 min walk), Dancing Towers, Hamburg (5 min walk), Museum for Hamburg History, Hamburg (5 min walk), Operettenhaus, Hamburg (6 min walk).

How to get to Bismarck Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bismarck Monument:

Bus

U St. Pauli • Lines: 112, 16, 17, 601, 607, 608, 609, 610, 641, 688 (4 min walk)
Museum für Hamburgische Geschichte • Lines: 112, 607, 688 (5 min walk)

Metro

St. Pauli • Lines: U3 (5 min walk)
Landungsbrücken • Lines: U3 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Landungsbrücken • Lines: S1, S2, S3 (5 min walk)
Stadthausbrücke • Lines: S1, S2, S3 (14 min walk)

Ferry

St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken • Lines: FRS HanseFerry (10 min walk)
Altona • Lines: 61, 62 (23 min walk)

Train

Hamburg Dammtor / Universität (29 min walk)