Overview
The heart of Hamburg's port, this 700-meter floating pier was first built in 1839. Hamburg is Europe's largest and the world's third-busiest container port — watch huge ships arrive and depart up close. The clock tower 'Pegelturm' at the pier entrance is a Hamburg icon. One-hour harbour cruises (about EUR 25) depart from here, taking in the Speicherstadt, container terminals, dry docks, and cruise terminals — one of the city's must-do experiences. Brücke 10 next to Pier 9 is Hamburg's top spot for Fischbrötchen, and the May Hafengeburtstag (Port Birthday) is the world's largest harbour festival, drawing some 2 million visitors. Free (cruises priced separately). Right at S-Bahn/U-Bahn Landungsbrücken.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (cruises 09:00-18:00)
Travel Tips
The 1-hour harbour cruise is essential. Grab a Fischbrötchen from Brücke 10 and enjoy it on the pier.
Hotels near Hamburg Harbour (Landungsbrücken)
Hotels and guesthouses in Hamburg, St. Pauli, Hamburg
Other attractions in Hamburg
Elbphilharmonie
A wave-shaped glass concert hall on the Elbe — Hamburg's newest landmark.
Speicherstadt (Warehouse District)
A UNESCO World Heritage Site — the world's largest brick warehouse complex, with canals and magical night views.
Hamburg Fish Market (Fischmarkt)
A 300-year-old Sunday morning market brimming with lively auctioneers and fresh seafood.
Miniatur Wunderland
The world's largest model railway — 16km of track and over 1,000 moving trains in miniature.
St. Michael's Church (Michel)
Hamburg's symbol 'Michel' — climb the 132m spire for a panorama of the harbour and city.
Reeperbahn
Hamburg's neon-lit nightlife strip — the music and entertainment hub where the Beatles got their start.
Alster Lakes
Two artificial lakes in central Hamburg — perfect for sailing, ferries, and lakeside strolls.