Hamburg as a Family Holiday Destination

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From boat trips to city tours and museums, to action-packed climbing or swimming adventures, Hamburg has something for every family member and every taste. Whether sun, wind or rain: Hamburg is the ideal destination for families with children.

Sightseeing with children

Amongthe sightseeing highlights in Hamburg are the harbor and the Alster, exciting for young and old are the boat trips here, by boat, ferry or Alsterliner. Both the harbor with its bustling bustle, heavy cranes and the historic storage town, as well as the quiet Alster with its sailing boats, stand-up paddlers and villa districts are suitable for a boat trip on which there is much to marvel. Insider tip: Rent a stand-up paddleboard, rowing boat or pedal boat and sail through the many canals yourself and take a break at one of the cafés and restaurants accessible from the water!

If you prefer to stay on the dry land, you can see the most important Hamburg highlights on a city tour with the Red Double Decker. The best part: In good weather, the buses run with an open top! And if you need a break in between, you can just get out and drive on again later; in total, there are 28 hop on/hop off stations on the 90-minute circuit.

Of course, the city also has a lot to discover on foot, the city center offers with many shops and cafes the perfect place to stroll or take a short break. Or how about a walk through one of the many parks? For example Planten un Blomen with its rare plant and theme gardens, a huge adventure playground and a water organ. Or above the Außenalster (also accessible by rowing or pedal boat) the Hamburg City Park with extensive lawns, a planetarium, an outdoor swimming pool and a huge water playground.

Beach holiday in the middle of Hamburg

Theport ferry of the HVV takes you out to Neumühlen. Here you will find not only the museum harbour, but also many restaurants, some even, a walk along picturesque fishermen's houses, right on the beach of Oevelgönne. While the children build sand castles, splash in the shallow shore water and marvel at the giant ships passing by just a stone's throw away, the parents treat themselves to a glass of wine or a coffee with a view of the harbor scenery. Beach holiday, in the middle of the city.