14-Day Adventure in Hamburg Itinerary

  • Day 1: Miniature Wunderland
    10 minutes (2.5 km) from Hamburg Central Station

    Experience the world's largest model railway exhibit featuring different countries and moments in time. The exhibit is interactive, including a working airport and day/night cycles.

  • Day 2: St. Michaelis Church
    25 minutes (5km) from Miniature Wunderland

    This beautiful Baroque church is also known as Michel, features a tower with stunning views of the city, and is one of the most iconic landmarks in Hamburg.

  • Day 3: Tierpark Hagenbeck
    18 minutes (7 km) from St. Michaelis Church.

    Get up close and personal with exotic animals in a park designed to mimic their natural habitats. See elephants, tigers, and many more animals in this beautiful setting.

  • Day 4: Heide Park Resort
    52 minutes (61 km) from Tierpark Hagenbeck

    Visit the largest amusement park in Northern Germany, featuring 40 different rides, including one of the largest roller coasters in Europe.

  • Day 5: Wadden Sea National Park
    1 hour and 30 minutes (95 km) from Heide Park Resort.

    Go for a hike or take a guided tour in one of Europe's most important nature reserves at the Wadden Sea National Park.

  • Day 6: Klimahaus Bremerhaven 8° Ost
    1 hour and 20 minutes ( 107 km) from Wadden Sea National Park

    Explore the climate zones of our planet, from the tropics to the polar regions, in this interactive museum in Bremerhaven.

  • Day 7: Rickmer Rickmers
    10 minutes (1 km) from St. Michaelis Church

    This historic sailing ship built in 1896 has been converted into a museum dedicated to Hamburg's maritime history.

  • Day 8: Hamburg Dungeon
    5 minutes (450 m) from Rickmer Rickmers

    This interactive attraction offers an experiential journey through Hamburg's dark past. You will experience spine-chilling shows with actors and special effects.

  • Day 9: Planten un Blomen Park
    20 minutes (4 km) from Hamburg Dungeon.

    Enjoy a peaceful stroll through this beautiful park with its botanical gardens, playgrounds, and water light shows during the summer months.

  • Day 10: Elbphilharmonie Hamburg
    10 minutes (2 km) from Planten un Blomen Park

    Visit Hamburg's famous concert hall with its stunning architecture and fantastic views of the Elbe River and the city.

  • Day 11: O2 World Arena
    18 minutes (6 km) from Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

    This multi-purpose indoor arena hosts a variety of concerts, sporting events and other spectaculars such as Cirque du Soleil.

  • Day 12: Hamburger Dom
    16 minutes (3 km) from O2 World Arena

    This 3-time yearly festival features amusement park rides, food booths, and funhouse mirrors.

  • Day 13: Hamburg Harbor Boat Tour
    10 minutes (900 m) from Hamburger Dom

    Get an entirely new view of Hamburg from the water while relaxing on a tour or a sunset cruise of the harbor, including a visit to the Elbphilharmonie and the Köhlbrandbrücke.

  • Day 14: Escape Room Hamburg
    15 minutes (4 km) from Hamburg Harbor Boat Tour

    Spend your last day in Hamburg testing your puzzle-solving skills at Escape Room Hamburg, where you can choose from different games to play with friends or family.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Miniature Wunderland (3 hours, €18)
  • St. Michaelis Church (1 hour, €5)
  • Tierpark Hagenbeck (4 hours, €48)
  • Heide Park Resort (8 hours, €39)
  • Wadden Sea National Park (6 hours, free)
  • Klimahaus Bremerhaven 8° Ost (2 hours, €18)
  • Rickmer Rickmers (1 hour, €6)
  • Hamburg Dungeon (1 hour and 30 minutes, €22)
  • Planten un Blomen Park (2 hours, free)
  • Elbphilharmonie Hamburg (1 hour, free)
  • O2 World Arena (2 hours, varies by event)
  • Hamburger Dom (4 hours, free entrance, cost of attractions and food varies)
  • Hamburg Harbor Boat Tour (1 hour and 30 minutes, €23)
  • Escape Room Hamburg (1 hour, €89)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €266

Transportation

Transportation in Hamburg is easy with an extensive network of public transportation including buses, trains, and ferries. Daily, weekly and group tickets are available, pricing as shown:

  • Single ticket (€3.30)
  • Day ticket (€8.50)
  • Group ticket for up to 5 people (€12.40)
  • Weekly ticket (€31.50)

Travel between locations on this itinerary is best achieved by a rental car or a taxi. Car rentals begin at €30 daily, and taxi fares vary based on distance and time.

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, consider taking a day trip to Lübeck, a medieval town only an hour away from Hamburg. In contrast, if you don't have 14 days to spare, you can shorten the itinerary by a few days, but keep in mind there is much to explore in Hamburg, and you might have to sacrifice some experiences.

Airports

Hamburg Airport (HAM) is an international airport, located about 8.5 km away from the city center. It is Germany's fifth-largest airport, and a hub for various airlines, making it easy for travelers to find a direct flight from Hamburg to various destinations worldwide.

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