Landungsbrücken (Piers)

Landungsbrücken (Piers) Review

A visit to the port is not complete without a tour of one of the most modern and efficient harbors in the world. There's usually a breeze in Germany's largest port, so dress accordingly. Barge tours of the harbor leave from the main passenger terminal, along with a whole range of ferries and barges heading to other destinations in the North Sea. Hamburgers and tourists flock to the area because of the port, the view, souvenir stores, and the variety of snack and ice cream shops.

Rickmer Rickmers. Rickmer Rickmers, an 1896 sailing ship that once traveled as far as Cape Town, is open to visitors and is docked at Pier 1. St. Pauli Landungsbrücken Ponton 1a, 20359. 040/319-5959. www.rickmer-rickmers.de. Rickmer Rickmers €4. Daily 10-6. U-bahn: Landungsbrücken (U-bahn).

Cap San Diego. Close to the Rickmer Rickmers sits the Cap San Diego, a seaworthy museum and hotel. Before it docked at Hamburg permanently, it regularly sailed to South America. Überseebrücke, 20459. 040/364-209. www.capsandiego.de. Cap San Diego €7. Daily 10-6. U-bahn: Landungsbrücken U-bahn.