From boat trips, city tours and museums to action-packed climbing or swimming adventures – there is something for every member of the family and every taste in Hamburg. Whether it's sunny, windy or rainy:
Hamburg is the ideal destination for families with children.
Sightseeing with children
Sightseeing highlights in Hamburg include the harbour and the Alster lake, where boat trips by barge, ferry or Alsterliner are exciting for young and old alike. Both the harbour with its hustle and bustle, the heavy cranes and the historic warehouse district, and the tranquil Alster with its sailing boats, stand-up paddlers and villa districts are perfect for a boat trip with plenty to marvel at. Insider tip: rent a stand-up paddleboard, rowing boat or pedal boat and sail through the many canals yourself and take a short break at one of the cafés and restaurants accessible from the water.
If you prefer to stay on dry land, you can see the most important Hamburg highlights with the Red double-decker on a city tour. The best thing about it: in good weather, the buses travel with the top down. And if you need a break in between, you can simply get off and continue your journey later; there are a total of 28 hop on/hop off stops on the 90-minute circular route.
Of course, the city also has plenty to discover on foot. With its many shops and cafés, the city centre is the perfect place for a stroll or a short break. Or how about a stroll through one of the many parks? For example Planten un Blomen with its rare plant and themed gardens, a huge adventure playground and a water organ. Or above the Außenalster (also accessible by rowing boat or pedal boat) the Hamburg City Park with extensive lawns, a Planetarium an outdoor pool and a huge water playground.
Beach holiday in the middle of the city
Take the HVV harbour ferry out to Neumühlen. Here you will not only find the museum harbour, but also many restaurants, some even a short walk along picturesque fishermen's houses, directly on the beach of Oevelgönne. While the children build sandcastles, splash around in the shallow waters and marvel at the huge ships passing by just a stone's throw away, parents can treat themselves to a glass of wine or a coffee with a view of the harbour scenery. A beach holiday in the middle of the city.
