The best time to visit Hamburg
Hamburg runs from cold winters to warm summers, through a mild spring and autumn. Throughout the year, sudden showers and winds often bluster in across the...
Welcome to Hamburg, “gateway to the world.” Since its Hanseatic heyday, the maritime city has long welcomed travellers and trade from around the globe and remains one of the wealthiest and most diverse cities in Germany. It’s a peppy, urban mix of attractions, districts, ethnicities and political inclinations in which you’re sure to feel swiftly welcomed into the fold, whether you’re in Hamburg for a romp along the Reeperbahn, some unforgettable dinners at the city’s best restaurants or some sterling Kultur at the Hamburger Kunsthalle and Elbphilharmonie. Check out our list of insider tips to help you navigate smoothly around town and make the most of the best things to do in the harbour city, whatever the shipping forecast.
