Things to do in Speicherstadt
The Speicherstadt, or ‘warehouse city’, is the world's largest historic warehouse district and one of Hamburg’s most vibrant areas. The district is located in the port of Hamburg, within the HafenCity quarter and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015 due to its unique buildings, winding network of streets, canals and bridges, and its significance in the history of the city.
The district was built into the Elbe River between 1883 and 1927 to create a customs-free zone in the heart of one of Europe’s largest ports. The warehouses were traditionally used to store goods such as coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and tobacco. The area has been undergoing a period of redevelopment but to this day some of the buildings are still used as warehouses, mainly for the trade of carpets, among other goods.
The lines of buildings in neo-gothic red brick architecture are connected by ramified canals which meander through the HafenCity quarter. Take a guided tour and gain insight into an important part of the city’s history while admiring the impressive architecture of the buildings with their gothic towers, gables, arches and the many bridges that cross the waterways.
The area is a popular tourist attraction, with the focus being on harbor or walking tours. There are also several museums to visit within the area, as well as cafés, shops and restaurants. Visiting the district at night is also a worthwhile experience, the buildings are illuminated by spotlights that reflect off the waterways creating a romantic ambience.
You can access the Speicherstadt district by public transport, the Baumwall (U3) and Meßberg (U1) U-Bahn stations are located a short walk away.
Our recommendations in Speicherstadt
Food tour with Elbphilharmonie and HafenCity
Book a 3-hour culinary Elbphilharmonie tour with HafenCity and Speicherstadt. Learn more about the district and see the architecturally famous buildings with a degree in the Elbphilharmonie.
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Tour of Hamburg's Speicherstadt and HafenCity
Book a tour of Hamburg's Speicherstadt with HafenCity and find out more about the Elbphilharmonie.
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Hop-on hop-off harbor tour with Museum Ship Cap San Diego ticket
Discover the world's largest navigable museum cargo ship in combination with a 90-minute boat ride through the port of Hamburg.
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Book your Hamburg Card and explore Hamburg by bus, train and harbor ferry (HVV) and save at more than 150 tourist attractions.
Food tour with Elbphilharmonie and HafenCity
Book a 3-hour culinary Elbphilharmonie tour with HafenCity and Speicherstadt. Learn more about the district and see the architecturally famous buildings with a degree in the Elbphilharmonie.
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Tour of Hamburg's Speicherstadt and HafenCity
Book a tour of Hamburg's Speicherstadt with HafenCity and find out more about the Elbphilharmonie.
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Hop-on hop-off harbor tour with Museum Ship Cap San Diego ticket
Discover the world's largest navigable museum cargo ship in combination with a 90-minute boat ride through the port of Hamburg.
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Book your Hamburg Card and explore Hamburg by bus, train and harbor ferry (HVV) and save at more than 150 tourist attractions.
Hamburg hop-on, hop-off bus and harbor tour
Discover the main attractions of Hamburg with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour and admire the Port of Hamburg during a harbor cruise.
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Hop-on hop-off harbor tour with International Maritime Museum ticket
Discover the International Maritime Museum in combination with a 90-minute boat ride through the port of Hamburg.
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90-minute harbor tour in German and English with possible hop-on, hop-off
Buy your hop-on, hop-off boat tour in Hamburg for great views of the Elbphilharmonie, HafenCity and the district Speicherstadt.
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Hamburg hop-on hop-off bus and Alster lake tour
Discover Hamburg's city centre with a hop-on hop-off bus, see the top attractions and enjoy a cruise along the beautiful Inner and Outer Alster lake.
UNESCO World Heritage tour Hamburg Kontorhausviertel and Speicherstadt
Experience two impressive districts on this guided walking tour. See the Speicherstadt and the Kontorhaus district.
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Visit the Hamburg Dungeon if you are fearless and love history with suspense! The most terrifying and gruesome chapters from the past of Hamburg!
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Hamburg harbor cruise with cheese and wine
Discover on board the harbor cruise, the most famous landmarks of Hamburg and be entertained with stories of the city while enjoying wine and cheese.
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Hamburg - discover the Hanseatic city from landmark to landmark
Book a guided tour through Hamburg and experience famous landmarks such as the historic warehouse district, HafenCity and the Elbphilharmonie.
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