Hamburg

You don't need to be a model railway enthusiast or a 10-year-old to be blown away by the sheer scale and attention to detail of the Miniatur Wunderland. — Fodor's

The works at this art museum, one of most comprehensive in Germany, spans eight centuries, from the Middle Ages to today. — Condé Nast Traveler

Founded in 1848, this sprawling zoo was the first to introduce moated—rather than gated—animal exhibits, and is now home to over 360 species. — Concierge

The Speicherstadt's old warehouses are still used to store many products. — Fodor's

From the top of this Baroque-style church's tower, you get amazing city views. — Travel + Leisure

More than just its red-light activities... the Reeperbahn swells on evenings and weekends. — Fodor's

This new district... is the largest urban development project in Europe. — Michelin Guide

The square was redesigned after the fire of 1842. It is dominated by the campanile of the Renaissance Town Hall (1897). — Michelin Guide

Although the building is located in the Speicherstadt, we recommend to go to the other side of the Elbe through the old tunnel for a more spectacular view. — On the Grid

Here, blind hosts lead small groups through totally dark rooms and let you discover everyday situations and places (created only through smell, sound, temperature and texture). — On the Grid

The museum's vast and comprehensive collection of artifacts gives you an excellent overview of Hamburg's development. — Fodor's

Each year about 12,000 ships deliver and take on millions of tonnes of goods here. — Lonely Planet

The shopkeepers' guild built this tightly packed group of courtyard houses between 1620 and 1626 for members' widows. — Fodor's

In the middle of the Binnenalster basin, this famous street is the cosmopolitan heart of the city, with its lively terraces on the Alsterpavillon and the boat traffice along the Alster. — Michelin Guide

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This church was created in 1195 and has been in continuous use since then. — Fodor's

Explores the close relationship between mankind and the sea through the ages and in different civilisations. — Michelin Guide

You can get a feel for the old canal and merchants quarter here, thanks to their mostly historic appearance. — Lonely Planet

Set in a landscaped park, this neo-Classical house (1831-34) boasts some beautifully furnished rooms that give an overview of bourgeois interiors at the end of the Renaissance period. — Michelin Guide