Overview
A roughly 600-meter street near Hamburg's harbour, Reeperbahn is the city's most famous entertainment district — nicknamed 'the most sinful mile.' Between 1960 and 1962, the unknown Beatles honed their sound playing clubs here; the Beatles-Platz square and the clubs where they performed (Indra, Kaiserkeller) are still preserved. Today the street is lined with live music venues, musical theaters (Lion King, Mary Poppins), bars, and restaurants. Every September, the Reeperbahn Festival is Europe's largest club festival. Free to walk (shows priced separately). 1-minute walk from S-Bahn Reeperbahn or U-Bahn St. Pauli.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (individual venues vary)
Travel Tips
The vibe gets livelier as the night deepens, with many clubs running until dawn on weekends. The neighboring Herbertstraße is closed to women and minors.
Hotels near Reeperbahn
Hotels and guesthouses in Hamburg, St. Pauli, Hamburg
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Hamburg Fish Market (Fischmarkt)
A 300-year-old Sunday morning market brimming with lively auctioneers and fresh seafood.
Miniatur Wunderland
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St. Michael's Church (Michel)
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Alster Lakes
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Hamburg Harbour (Landungsbrücken)
Europe's largest port — a 700m pier promenade and the launching point for harbour cruises.