University of Hamburg, Hamburg

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The University of Hamburg is a university in Hamburg, Germany. It was founded on 28 March 1919 by combining the previous General Lecture System, the Hamburg Colonial Institute, and the Academic College. The main campus is located in the central district of Rotherbaum, with affiliated institutes and research centres distributed around the city-state. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°34'2"N, 9°58'50"E

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Eimsbüttel (Rotherbaum)Hamburg Germany

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University of Hamburg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Ethnology, Sternschanze, Heinrich-Hertz-Turm, Planten un Blomen.

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Museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Ethnology, Hamburg
10 min walk • The Museum of Ethnology in Hamburg, Germany, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to preserving and celebrating cultural diversity. This esteemed institution, nestled in the vibrant metropolis, is an essential destination for visitors interested in the rich...
0.8 miSW
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Sternschanze, Hamburg
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Hamburg, Germany, Sternschanze is a vibrant entertainment district that pulses with the eclectic energy of the city. Known affectionately as "Schanze" to locals, this bohemian enclave boasts a unique atmosphere that draws a diverse crowd, from...
~1790 ftSW
Tower
Heinrich-Hertz-Turm, Hamburg
9 min walk • The Heinrich-Hertz-Turm, affectionately known as the "Tele-Michel", stands as a modern landmark in the bustling city of Hamburg, Germany. This telecommunications tower, not just a functional facility but also a symbol of the city's skyline, reaches a height of 279.2...
0.4 miS
City park with lake and botanical gardens
Planten un Blomen, Hamburg
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Hamburg, Germany, lies the verdant oasis of Planten un Blomen, a sprawling state park that offers an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Known for its beautifully manicured gardens, tranquil water features, and diverse plant...
~1850 ftS
Park
Planten un Blomen, Hamburg
9 min walk • The Alter Botanischer Garten Hamburg, sometimes also known as the Schaugewächshaus or the Tropengewächshäuser, is a botanical garden now consisting primarily of greenhouses in the Planten un Blomen park of Hamburg, Germany.
0.8 miSE
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
Hamburg State Opera, Hamburg
20 min walk • The Hamburg State Opera is a German opera company based in Hamburg. Its theatre is near the square of Gänsemarkt. Since 2015, the current Intendant of the company is Georges Delnon, and the current Generalmusikdirektor of the company is Kent Nagano.
0.6 miNE
Church, Performing arts
St. Johannis, Hamburg
16 min walk • St. Johannis-Harvestehude, Hamburg, is a neo-gothic Protestant church built between 1880 and 1882 and considered one of the best-preserved turn-of-the-century monuments of Hamburg.
0.8 miS
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concert hall
Laeiszhalle, Hamburg
20 min walk • The Laeiszhalle, formerly Musikhalle Hamburg, is a concert hall in the Neustadt of Hamburg, Germany and home to the Hamburger Symphoniker and the Philharmoniker Hamburg. The hall is named after the German shipowning company F. Laeisz, founder of the concert venue.
0.9 miSE
Square, Architecture, Monuments and statues
Gänsemarkt, Hamburg
22 min walk • Gänsemarkt is a public square in Hamburg, Germany, located in the Neustadt quarter. The triangular urban square is accessible by streets of Jungfernstieg from the east, Dammtorstraße and Valentinskamp in the north west and ABC-Straße in the south.
0.5 miNE
Street
Rothenbaumchaussee, Hamburg
13 min walk • The Rothenbaumchaussee is an inner-city street in the Hamburg quarters of Rotherbaum and Harvestehude. It runs from the Edmund-Siemers-Allee at Hamburg Dammtor station to the Klosterstern square.
0.8 miS
Bridge
Sievekingplatz, Hamburg
20 min walk • Sievekingplatz is a central square in Hamburg, Germany, located in the quarter of St. Pauli in the Hamburg-Mitte district within the Wallanlagen, the remnants of the Hamburg Wallring.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Hamburg?

Nearby attractions include Audimax, Hamburg (6 min walk), Hamburger Kammerspiele, Hamburg (8 min walk), Rotherbaum, Hamburg (8 min walk), Heinrich-Hertz-Turm, Hamburg (9 min walk).

How to get to University of Hamburg by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Hamburg:

Bus

Grindelhof • Lines: 4, 5, 604 (1 min walk)
Zoologisches Museum • Lines: X35 (4 min walk)

Metro

Schlump • Lines: U2, U3 (12 min walk)
Sternschanze • Lines: U3 (13 min walk)

Train

Hamburg Dammtor / Universität (14 min walk)
Hamburg Central Station (37 min walk)

Light rail

Hamburg Dammtor / Universität • Lines: S11, S21, S31 (14 min walk)
Sternschanze • Lines: S11, S21, S31 (15 min walk)

Ferry

Rabenstraße • Lines: Alsterkreuzfahrt (23 min walk)
Fährdamm • Lines: Alsterkreuzfahrt (26 min walk)