Speicherstadt
Neighbourhood · HafenCity, Hamburg

Speicherstadt

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Speicherstadt consists of red brick warehouses from the late 19th century along narrow waterways. It forms part of the HafenCity area and holds UNESCO World Heritage status. Walk the bridges and streets to see the architecture and canal views.

On day 1 of Hamburg: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
No tickets required for walking the area.
Time needed
Two to three hours for the main streets and bridges.
Best time
Daylight hours for clear views of the buildings.
Getting there
U-Bahn to Baumwall station, then a short walk.

Itineraries with Speicherstadt

Day 1 of Hamburg: Weekend Escape

Speicherstadt and HafenCity

How Speicherstadt fits into a day.
  1. 9:30SpeicherstadtHafenCity
  2. 11:00Miniatur WunderlandSpeicherstadt
  3. 15:00ElbphilharmonieHafenCity
  4. 17:00HafenCityHafenCity
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Speicherstadt questions

Is Speicherstadt free to visit?

The streets, bridges and canal paths are open to the public at no charge.

How long does a visit to Speicherstadt take?

Most visitors spend two to three hours walking the main routes.

What is the best way to reach Speicherstadt?

Use the U-Bahn to Baumwall or Messberg and walk from there.

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