Hamburg, Germany is a one hour and twenty minute train ride west of Schwerin. Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany with 1.8 million inhabitants. There are numerous tourist activities in Hamburg. A judicious destination plan will help optimize an entertaining day spent in Hamburg.
Consider visiting the Miniatur Wunderland (Miniature Wonderland) museum and take a boat ride on Alster Lake. The former necessitates a walk through the culturally rich city center of Hamburg including cathedrals and other awe-inspiring architecture. The latter provides a one of a kind experience introducing visitors to the numerous canals, green spaces and lavish neighborhoods in Hamburg.
Miniatur Wunderland
Miniatur Wunderland takes the concept of train model railway construction to the nth degree. It is the largest train model railway in the world and the most successful permanent exhibition in Northern Germany. More than 500,000 hours of labor were spent to construct the nearly 6,000 square foot miniature display of trains, planes, automobiles and more. Prototypes of areas from around the world including Germany, America, Switzerland and Scandinavia cover three separate floors of the museum. From underneath rivers to the top of mountaintops, meticulous attention to design and detail creates a world where young and old alike want to spend hours exploring.
The Miniatur Wunderland sits in the Speicherstadt, storehouse district, of Hamburg. The district is an integral part of the Port of Hamburg. The Port of Hamburg is the second largest in Europe. More than 13,000 sea vessels pass through the port each year. Barges and boats of all sizes fill the port’s harbors. The amount of commerce taking place at any given time in this area is staggering, and this is why the Port of Hamburg is referred to as the “Gateway to the World.”
Alster Lake boat tour
An Alster Lake boat tour, or steamer tour, takes visitors across the lake, into the canals of Hamburg and under its bridges. Hamburg contains more than 2300 bridges⎯more than Venice and Amsterdam combined! Once aboard an Alster steamer ship visitors can sit back, relax their feet and have a drink. Enjoy panoramic views of Hamburg city center, verdant shoreline gardens, inviting canals and the most sought after canal-side properties in all of Hamburg.
After a fulfilling day of fun in Hamburg, visit one of Hamburg’s gastronomical world-class restaurants or snatch up a simple but delicious snack at a Bratwurst stand. Enjoy a day of travel adventure in one of the world’s most culturally rich and intriguing Hanseatic cities⎯Hamburg, Germany.
Directions
From Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Miniatur Wunderland
After leaving the Hauptbahnhof (train station) in Hamburg, cross Glockengiesserwall Strasse and proceed one half mile (0.8 km) on Moenckeberg Strasse to Rathaus Square. At Rathaus Square go to the left of the Rathaus building and proceed one-third mile (0.5 km) down Grosse Johannisstrasse. This street will change names to Grosser Burstah Strasse and curve slightly to the right. At Kleiner Burstah Strasse take a left, and proceed down this street for one-third mile (0.8 km) until you cross a river and enter the Port of Hamburg. Here you will find the Miniatur Wunderland and other museums, coffee shops and stores.
From Rathaus Square to Alster Lake boat ride
Return to the Rathaus Square and proceed to the opposite side of the square. Follow Schleusenbruecke Strasse briefly to Neuer Wall Strasse and take a right. Proceed down Neuer Wall Strasse to Alster Lake waterfront. Boat rides depart several times daily.
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