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History & Heritage

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Medieval Heritage in Hamburg

Bergedorf Castle

There’s just one authentic castle within the Hamburg city limits. After a long history, the medieval stronghold now houses a museum.

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City Hall

The impressive Rathaus (City Hall) is Hamburg’s seat of government. Hamburg's parliament and senate assemble here.

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Davidwache Police Station

Due to many TV and movie appearances, the historical Davidwache in St. Pauli is the most well-known police station of the city.

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History and Heritage

Deichstrasse Historic Street

Against all odds, the timber-framed houses on Deichstrasse survived the centuries. They bear witness of a time long gone.

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Museums

Hamburg History Museum

Opened in 1922, the beautiful Museum für Hamburgische Geschichte brings the city's fascinating 1,200-year history to life through events and exhibits.

Freilichtmuseum am Kiekeberg
Living History

Kiekeberg Museum

Experience traditional rural life in a historical village at this open-air museum on the outskirts of Hamburg.

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Krameramtsstuben

Built between 1620 and 1700, these 'Grocers' Apartments' are among the oldest surviving residential buildings in central Hamburg.​​​​​​​

KZ-Gedenkstätte Neuengamme
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Neuengamme Memorial

The grounds of the former Neuengamme concentration camp now serve as a memorial and research centre in Bergedorf.

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Speicherstadt UNESCO Site

The world’s largest warehouse complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see on every trip to Hamburg.​​​​​​​

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Memorial Sight

St. Nikolai Memorial

The ruins of this church, bombed by Allied forces during Operation Gomorrah in 1943, now houses a WWII memorial and museum.

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Memorials

Stolpersteine Art Project

The Europe-wide art project Stolpersteine honours the lives of victims of the Nazi regime. These stones can be found all over the city.​​​​​​​