Wilhelmsburg 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.
Volksparkstadion
Catch an event at Volksparkstadion during your trip to 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.
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.
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 Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Hamburg: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Harbor Cruise
Hamburg Discovery: Bus Tour with Harbor & Alster Lake Cruise
Hamburg: International Maritime Museum Entrance Ticket
Top hotels in Wilhelmsburg
Leonardo Hotel Hamburg Stillhorn
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Hotel Fürst Bismarck
This is a tidy little hotel with some architectural charm. The location is also great if you want convenient access to inter-city and local trains. It is literally across the street from the H’burg central station, so all the main U- and S-Bahn trains are within a two minute walk, or less if you’re ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Reichshof Hotel Hamburg
The only comment is regarding the breakfast buffet. We were staying over Palm Sunday weekend and kids were on spring break - so the hotel was full of families with children. The buffet was always crowded. The first few days we went late to avoid the rush, but found out most of the items were not ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Scandic Hamburg Emporio
The apt mentions it has a restaurant, but it closed during covid and hasn’t reopened. It does serve an excellent breakfast, but the restaurant isn’t open for lunch or dinner. I was there on an Easter Monday, and the majority of the restaurants in the area were closed for the holiday. I would not ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
ARCOTEL Onyx Hamburg
Ruby Lotti Hotel Hamburg
All the staff were amazing! I don’t remember the names for everyone - I can’t remember his name but the Argentinian man working those nights was amazing! The bar is 24hrs which I was pleasantly shocked by. Nina was super helpful - had a little issue with the TV & she came & fixed it no problem. Luna ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wilhelmsburg
Hamburg-Mitte
Known for its fascinating museums and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Hamburg-Mitte. You can visit top attractions like Hamburg Cruise Center and Dockland, and jump on the metro at Veddel S-Bahn or Wilhelmsburg S-Bahn to see more of the city.
Port of Hamburg
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Port of Hamburg. You might want to make time for a stop at Theater im Hafen or Harbour Museum Hamburg.
HafenCity
Noted for its restaurants and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in HafenCity. Top attractions like Hamburg Cruise Center and International Maritime Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at HafenCity Universität Station or Überseequartier Station to see more of the city.
Hamburg-Harburg
You might enjoy the river views while in Hamburg-Harburg. Phoenix Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Harburg S-Bahn or Harburg Rathaus S-Bahn to see more of the city.
Speicherstadt
Speicherstadt is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hamburg Dungeon and Miniatur Wunderland.
Altstadt Hamburg
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Altstadt Hamburg. Spend some time visiting top spots like Moenckebergstrasse, and catch the metro at Messberg U-Bahn or Meßberg Station to see more of the area.
