Schanzenviertel Travel Guide
Hamburg
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Popular places to visit
Miniatur Wunderland
This miniature world and model railway takes visitors through Scandinavia, Austria, Switzerland and the U.S. It is one of the most popular attractions in Germany.
Reeperbahn
During your visit to Hamburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Reeperbahn. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Elbe Philharmonic Hall
Get tickets for a show at Elbe Philharmonic Hall, a theatre with a story to tell in Hamburg. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Hagenbeck Zoo
The world’s first cageless zoo features animals, an aquarium and a leisure park with hiking trails. See birds fly freely and penguins in their natural habitat.
Volksparkstadion
Catch an event at Volksparkstadion during your trip to Hamburg. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
St. Pauli Piers
Explore the waterfront in Hamburg with a trip to St. Pauli Piers. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Things to do
Hamburg: Line A Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
Hamburg Discovery: Bus Tour with Harbor & Alster Lake Cruise
Hamburg: St. Pauli District and Beer Tour
Die Kiez-Kapitän Reeperbahn & Beatles Kieztour Hamburg
Hop-On/Hop-Off city tour incl. 1 hour harbor tour
Top hotels in Schanzenviertel
The Cloud One Hamburg - Kontorhaus
Nice hotel, close to everything
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Prize by Radisson, Hamburg City
Excellent hotel for the price. The only problem is you need to pay extra if you want your room cleaned every day.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Prize by Radisson, Hamburg St. Pauli
Great clean warm room heated floor in bathroom is great. Staff all friendly and professional
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
JUFA Hotel Hamburg HafenCity
Staff friendly, room Nice (though with quite a few scuff marks on the walls), and breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg Airport
Room was great. Dinner menu was limited. Breakfast eggs were cold and over cooked Loved location easy access to airport
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Fraser Suites Hamburg
This place was exceptional. Staff was over the top in every way. Highly recommended
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Schanzenviertel
Saint Pauli
Known for its ample dining options and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Saint Pauli. You can visit top attractions like Millerntor Stadium and Operettenhaus, and jump on the metro at Feldstraße Station or Feldstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Eimsbuettel
You might enjoy the spas while in Eimsbuettel. NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Osterstrasse U-Bahn or Emilienstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Altona-Altstadt
Well liked for its waterfront and historical sites, Altona-Altstadt is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Fish Market and Reeperbahn, and jump on the metro at Königstraße S-Bahn to get around the city.
Neustadt
Known for its abundant dining options and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Neustadt. Top attractions like Bleichenhof-Passage Hamburg and Laeiszhalle are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Stadthausbrücke S-Bahn or Gaensemarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Rotherbaum
Shopping, restaurants and spas highlight some notable features of Rotherbaum. Make a stop by Alster Lakes or Am Rothenbaum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dammtor S-Bahn or Hallerstrasse U-Bahn to get around town.
Hamburg City Center
Hamburg City Hall and Rathausmarket are top sights in Hamburg City Center, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Rathaus U-Bahn or Rodingsmarkt U-Bahn to see more sights in the area.
