JMHamburg and others please help with Hamburg

@rudicruiser

I visited some years ago BallinStadt. I was at Ellis Island too and thought it was great to see the start here. But i found it a little bit boring.

http://www.ballinstadt.de/anfahrt/?lang=en

i used the Metro ( S3 ) to Veddel.

by ferry -> click the Maritime Circle line

and then you are at their hompage:

http://www.maritime-circle-line.de/routen/

all places they stop, at the Wunderland too.

http://www.maritime-circle-line.de/fahrplan/

timetable ( scroll down for Sommer / Summer )

it is not like the other ferry, it is like a hopp on hopp off ferry ( cost 16 Euro per Person http://www.maritime-circle-line.de/tickethaus/preise/ ). The other ferry are part of the metro system and you can use them with the same day or group ticket. The number 10 is not the ferry number. The Landungsbrücken is big an there are numbers to find the place where your ferry is. The maritime circle line is at pier/bridge 10 at the landungsbrücken.

For example here you can see the numbers of the ferry line 62 or 72.

http://www.hadag.de/hafenfaehren.html

I didn´t used the maritime circle line myself. Maybe someone other can write more.

found the english Homepage:

http://www.maritime-circle-line.de/englisch/

click at the flyer, it has all information ( Miniatur Wunderland is the next building to Hamburg Dungeon, same place)

Hi all,

 

We are docking at Altona dock on News Years Eve.

 

Does anyone know where the shuttle bus drops off?

 

Hoping it is close to city centre malls.

 

The ship is staying until early New Year's Day morning. Will we be able to see the fireworks from the ship?

 

Thanks for any info.

 

Sue

Hi Sue. I know your post was last year, but were you able to view the fireworks from the ship on Altona berth? I'm thinking of booking this year's New Years cruise (on Aurora) as a back to back with Christmas. Looking on the port site, it appears the berth is Altona this year too.

Where did the shuttle drop off? (I'd look on the p&o site but annoyingly they've removed the shuttle info :mad:)

Thanks GBM

I am flying on July 4 from Hamburg to Oslo on a small airline. I would like to buy some wine as a gift. Should I buy it in Hamburg airport, on the plane or in Oslo airport? I'm assuming they have duty free shops.

were you able to view the fireworks from the ship on Altona berth?

Fireworks are all over the city, and you can see the main fireworks at Landungsbrucken from the Altona pier on ship depending you get a good position on deck.

I am flying on July 4 from Hamburg to Oslo on a small airline. I would like to buy some wine as a gift. Should I buy it in Hamburg airport, on the plane or in Oslo airport? I'm assuming they have duty free shops.

Since alc and everything else is more expensive in Scandinavia, you may consider purchasing it in Hamburg.

Hi

Well at long last our journey to Hamburg will start in a week. We have 4 days before our Norway cruise to explore the Hamburg area. I am wondering if the Sternschanze area is an interesting area to explore? We are avid photographers and I have noticed a lot of interesting graffiti and architecture there. Any advice on time of day, safety and if walkable from the dock area?

Also any other ideas of what to see or miss?

Thanks so much.

Hi happy_traveller,

i´m on the jader after your cruise, bring her safe back to Hamburg.

Sternschanze is a interesting area, you can google "Rote Flora Hamburg", maybe this helps you to understand the area. i had never any problems in Hamburg, Sternschanze or St. Pauli. But in this area Sternschanze / St. Pauli comes many different sorts of people together, poor and rich people, homeless people ( maybe they ask you to give a euro, be nice and say, sorry, no ) and in the evenings many party people with a lot of alc. So keep your eyes open but like i wrote, i had never a problem there at day or night ( also people who wants to steal your pocket, keep your pocket safe ), I only would not go to the Sternschanze at days with demonstrations.

You can walk from the harbor to the reeperbahn an the St. Pauli Stadium Millerntor:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d1960172-Reviews-Millerntorstadion-Hamburg.html

and after the stadium to the Schanzenstrasse ( Street ) and to the Rote Flora

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d7363450-Reviews-The_Schanzenviertel-Hamburg.html

I like Hamburg and walking through the city, there are many great places.

Maybe you know the most things but this are my favorites:

you can walk to all the places:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d1027790-Reviews-Miniatur_Wunderland-Hamburg.html

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d519871-Reviews-Warehouse_District-Hamburg.html

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d1969484-Reviews-Elbphilharmonie-Hamburg.html

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d521377-Reviews-Town_Hall-Hamburg.html

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d194653-Reviews-Jungfernstieg-Hamburg.html

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d191307-Reviews-Church_of_St_Michael-Hamburg.html

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d2075611-Reviews-St_Nikolai_Memorial-Hamburg.html

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d592930-Reviews-Alter_Elbtunnel-Hamburg.html

if you like flowers:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d1850896-Reviews-Park_Planten_un_Blomen-Hamburg.html

sunday early mornings, with live music at the auction hall:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d487910-Reviews-Fish_Auction_Hall_and_Market-Hamburg.html

here you need the metro, but this is may favorite zoo in germany:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d243268-Reviews-Hamburg_Zoo-Hamburg.html

Hi happy_traveller,

 

i´m on the jader after your cruise, bring her safe back to Hamburg.

 

Sternschanze is a interesting area, you can google "Rote Flora Hamburg", maybe this helps you to understand the area. i had never any problems in Hamburg, Sternschanze or St. Pauli. But in this area Sternschanze / St. Pauli comes many different sorts of people together, poor and rich people, homeless people ( maybe they ask you to give a euro, be nice and say, sorry, no ) and in the evenings many party people with a lot of alc. So keep your eyes open but like i wrote, i had never a problem there at day or night ( also people who wants to steal your pocket, keep your pocket safe ), I only would not go to the Sternschanze at days with demonstrations.

 

You can walk from the harbor to the reeperbahn an the St. Pauli Stadium Millerntor:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d1960172-Reviews-Millerntorstadion-Hamburg.html

 

and after the stadium to the Schanzenstrasse ( Street ) and to the Rote Flora

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d7363450-Reviews-The_Schanzenviertel-Hamburg.html

 

I like Hamburg and walking through the city, there are many great places.

Maybe you know the most things but this are my favorites:

 

you can walk to all the places:

 

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d1027790-Reviews-Miniatur_Wunderland-Hamburg.html

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d519871-Reviews-Warehouse_District-Hamburg.html

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d1969484-Reviews-Elbphilharmonie-Hamburg.html

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d521377-Reviews-Town_Hall-Hamburg.html

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d194653-Reviews-Jungfernstieg-Hamburg.html

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d191307-Reviews-Church_of_St_Michael-Hamburg.html

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d2075611-Reviews-St_Nikolai_Memorial-Hamburg.html

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d592930-Reviews-Alter_Elbtunnel-Hamburg.html

if you like flowers:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d1850896-Reviews-Park_Planten_un_Blomen-Hamburg.html

 

sunday early mornings, with live music at the auction hall:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d487910-Reviews-Fish_Auction_Hall_and_Market-Hamburg.html

 

here you need the metro, but this is may favorite zoo in germany:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d243268-Reviews-Hamburg_Zoo-Hamburg.html

Great information, thanks!!

F.Y.I. - on Saturday July 15 in the St. Pauli area, the Schlagermove Parade is taking place. It is listed as a "Festival of Love". It sounds like a 70's festival w/ 45+ colorfully decorated music trucks. Expect large crowds of colorfully dressed people in the area into the evening!!

@JMHamburg or others familiar with the area. Is it possible (safe) to walk directly east from the airport (crossing Zeppelenstraße/Bundesstrauße 433 toward Langenhorner Chaussee) to access the area of cafes, grocers, etc?

Another road would be northeast on Flughafenstrauße.

It looks like a short walk (less than a km), but maybe it would be better to take S1 from the airport to Ohlsdorf then get on U1 to Langenhorn Market?

Any suggestions?

Thank you.

@JMHamburg or others familiar with the area. Is it possible (safe) to walk directly east from the airport (crossing Zeppelenstraße/Bundesstrauße 433 toward Langenhorner Chaussee) to access the area of cafes, grocers, etc?

Another road would be northeast on Flughafenstrauße.

It looks like a short walk (less than a km), but maybe it would be better to take S1 from the airport to Ohlsdorf then get on U1 to Langenhorn Market?

Any suggestions?

Thank you.

It appears there is a pedestrian walkway over Zeppelenstraße/Bundesstrauße. I've also discovered bus 292 from S Hamburg Airport (I don't know how far that is from the Radisson Blu) which is faster compared to the S1/U1 connection. I'd still prefer to walk to ALDI on Erdkampsweg if the area is safe (from vehicles) for walking.

Is it possible (safe) to walk directly east from the airport (crossing Zeppelenstraße/Bundesstrauße 433 toward Langenhorner Chaussee) to access the area of cafes, grocers, etc?

Yes, you can walk; many passengers walk between airport terminal and Station 'U Fuhlsbuttel Nord', even with baggage. Take the northernmost exit from the arrivals level, head north under the ramp for departures, then north east on the pedestrain and walk over the bridge of B433. During G-20 summit, there may be some restrictions, btw.

Thank you especially for the details. We won't be arriving until May 27, 2018. To avoid hauling our luggage, I've booked Radisson blue at the airport-also it may be close to midnight before we arrive. We avoid high cost hotel food as well as taxis so being by train/bus stops plus walking distance to a grocer or bakery/cafe is great!

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We will be needing to transfer from The Crowne Plaza, Alster Hotel to Steinwerder Cruise Terminal on the 3rd September, which is a Sunday. We will not have much luggage (just one big case which is easily wheeled), so could walk between Stations etc.

We have explored the possibility of getting a bus, then Ferry 73 to Argentinienbrucke, then walking to the terminal, then we found out the ferry does not run on a Sunday. Hence, I think we will need a taxi from the Hotel as the other public transport routes look more complicated and we feel it is probably not worth the hassle.

Is our assessment correct, and if so what is the best and cheapest way to arrange a taxi?

Would we be better just asking the hotel to call a taxi when we want to go, or would we be better pre booking. We have looked at the "better taxis" website mentioned earlier on this thread and they only price for a premium transfer, rather than a taxi, if booked ahead and that costs 49 euros which sounds high - or is that the going rate?

We will be needing to transfer from The Crowne Plaza, Alster Hotel to Steinwerder Cruise Terminal on the 3rd September, which is a Sunday. We will not have much luggage (just one big case which is easily wheeled), so could walk between Stations etc.

 

We have explored the possibility of getting a bus, then Ferry 73 to Argentinienbrucke, then walking to the terminal, then we found out the ferry does not run on a Sunday. Hence, I think we will need a taxi from the Hotel as the other public transport routes look more complicated and we feel it is probably not worth the hassle.

 

Is our assessment correct, and if so what is the best and cheapest way to arrange a taxi?

 

Would we be better just asking the hotel to call a taxi when we want to go, or would we be better pre booking. We have looked at the "better taxis" website mentioned earlier on this thread and they only price for a premium transfer, rather than a taxi, if booked ahead and that costs 49 euros which sounds high - or is that the going rate?

When I did the taxi fare finder thing, it came up as an approx. 9 1/2 km trip and the estimate it gave was for

26.09 Euros.

When I did the taxi fare finder thing, it came up as an approx. 9 1/2 km trip and the estimate it gave was for

26.09 Euros.

Yes, that sounds much better, thanks. I assume we will have to get a taxi on the day for that rather than book ahead, but we will be in the hotel for three nights so can explore the possibilities then.

I had the taxi fare finder, but had not used it for that - idiot that I am

A warning due to the current situation in Hamburg; please be prepared for longer waiting at the baggage claims due to staff shortage; newspapers repeatedly reported of waiting times way over 1 hour ...

A warning due to the current situation in Hamburg; please be prepared for longer waiting at the baggage claims due to staff shortage; newspapers repeatedly reported of waiting times way over 1 hour ...

Thank you for this, but can I ask why there is a "current situation" in Hamburg? There is nothing on our news and searching the net does not bring anything up. Is it something that is temporary or of a longer term basis? I hope there are no big problems over there.

The staff shortage at Hamburg airport is due to illnesses and the peak season with much higher demand for staff, the situation may 'relax' in september. The issue is obviously reported in our most important local newspapers only ...

Sorry to intrude on your thread ladies & gentleman.

A message for Tring, I sent a message on a cruise you was on last year to Madeira re the local bus up to the Gardens. I am not sure if you will see that now as it was last year. I have never had to contact anyone direct before & hoped that if I sent you a friend request it would allow me type a little message but it didnt.

This is the line to the thread if you have two mins spare to look at it. Thank you.

:-)

Whoops forgot to add the thread, I'm useless on Cruise critic lol

http://boards.cruisecritic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2416626

:0)

Sorry to intrude on your thread ladies & gentleman.

 

A message for Tring, I sent a message on a cruise you was on last year to Madeira re the local bus up to the Gardens. I am not sure if you will see that now as it was last year. I have never had to contact anyone direct before & hoped that if I sent you a friend request it would allow me type a little message but it didnt.

 

This is the line to the thread if you have two mins spare to look at it. Thank you.

 

:-)

Have left a detailed reply on the thread you had picked up. This site does not allow private messages like trip advisor does.

The staff shortage at Hamburg airport is due to illnesses and the peak season with much higher demand for staff, the situation may 'relax' in september. The issue is obviously reported in our most important local newspapers only ...

Thank you for that reply, it was very kind of you to place the warning.

Hamburg Cruise Center Steinwerder

How to get to and from there - Option 1 - Tunnel · suitable for all days of the week

Walk ... To and through Alter Elbtunnel under river Elbe towards main ferry station with bus and metro

Landungsbruecken

Walking Distance: Cruise Center Steinwerder < > Landungsbruecken

2750m to / from tunnel

450m in tunnel

300m to / from main ferry pier or bus and metro

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• tunnel is open every day
  
• elevator is usually available and in service on both sides of the tunnel all day
  
• stairs are a little bit narrow with baggage
  
• please mind the bike and even car traffic in the tunnel
  

Description:

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• entrances of the tunnel are currently on the west sides of each the buildings north and south of the river banks; east side entrances are under renovation and currently closed
  
• big vehicle elevators can also be used by persons; if in service
  
• bus stop of bus lines 156 and 256 called Steinwerder (Alter Elbtunnel) is located just south of the tunnel building on southern river bank
  
• entrance to ferry pier Steinwerder (Faehre) is located 200m south of the tunnel building on southern river bank in the flood wall
  
• ferry line 75 serves main ferry pier Landungsbruecken Bruecke 1 with adjacent bus and metro stops in downtown Hamburg, but offers limited service in the rush hour on weekdays only
  
• main ferry pier Landungsbruecken Bruecke 1 with adjacent bus and metro stops is located east of the tunnel building on the northern river bank
  
• metro U-Bahn (line U3) is located across the street; use pedestrian bridge or stairs next to the clock tower
  
• rapid transit S-Bahn (lines S1 / S2 / S3) is located across the street; use entrance in street 'Hafentor' which is located at the east end of the station area
  

Map of walking route

Schedules (copy and paste 'bold station names' into field 'select stop', click 'search', select line and direction, and click 'Show stop / station timetable')

Map of bus and ferry stop Steinwerder (Alter Elbtunnel)

Map of station Landungsbruecken

How to get to and from there - Option 2 - Public Transport · less suitable on saturdays · no bus and ferry on sundays

Walk ... To public transport stop

Argentinienbruecke

Walking Distance: Cruise Center Steinwerder < > Argentinienbruecke

1100m to / from bus stops

1250m to / from ferry pier

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• bus service on weekdays; departs usually once an hour
  
• bus service limited during day time only and in the afternoon even partially seasonal on saturdays; usually once an hour
  
• bus service on very few selected sundays only (events at Hafenmuseum); then usually once an hour
  
• ferry service on weekdays only; departs every 20 minutes in rush hour; otherwise all 40 to 60 minutes
  

Description:

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• bus stops are located on the west side of the canal and bridge
  
• bus stop on north side of road serves bus lines 156 and 256 towards north to bus stop Steinwerder (Alter Elbtunnel)
  
• bus stop on south side of road serves bus line 156 towards east to rapid transit S-Bahn stop S Wilhelmsburg (lines S3 and S31)
  
• bus stop on south side of road serves bus line 256 towards east to bus stop S Veddel (Westseite)
  
• ferry pier is under the bridge west side of the canal; access from both the bus stops down the ramps north or south sides of the road
  
• ferry line 73 serves main ferry pier Landungsbruecken Bruecke 1 with adjacent bus and metro stops in downtown Hamburg
  
• to get from bus stop S Veddel (Westseite) to rapid transit S-Bahn stop S Veddel entrance (lines S3 and S31), located on the east side of the tracks, use the pedestrian tunnel next to house with number 11 towards east under the rail tracks; walking distance about 250m
  

Map of bus and ferry stop Argentinienbruecke

Map of bus stop S Veddel (Westseite)

Schedules (copy and paste 'Argentinienbruecke' into field 'select stop', click 'search', select line and direction, and click 'Show stop / station timetable')

How to get to and from there - Option 3 - Taxi

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• a bunch of free taxis may wait in front of the terminal
  
• call a taxi in Hamburg www.taxi211211.de; on a mobile phone dial: +4940211211
  
• make an online reservation for a private transfer at a fixed price and time at www.bettertaxi.com, switch to 'English' at top right corner of that page
  
• on a rainy day, please don't expect availability of free taxis in Hamburg
  
• be prepared for a driver without English language skills
  
• usually taxis work with taximeter
  
• driver must accept credit cards by law, but please don't expect them to do it; better be prepared for cash payment
  

Calculate fares at Taxi Calculator; fill in to field 'Start': Cruise Center Steinwerder, use Hamburg Hauptbahnhof for central station or Hamburg Airport for example as 'Destination'

Hamburg Cruise Center Altona

How to get to and from there · suitable for all days of the week

Bus Stop ... Kreuzfahrtterminal Altona in front of the terminal

Map of bus stop Kreuzfahrtterminal Altona

Schedules (copy and paste 'Kreuzfahrtterminal Altona' into field 'select stop', click 'search', select line and direction, and click 'Show stop / station timetable')

Ferry Stop ... Dockland (Fischereihafen) at the west end of the terminal

Map of ferry stop Dockland (Fischereihafen)

Schedules (copy and paste 'Dockland (Fischereihafen)' into field 'select stop', click 'search', select line and direction, and click 'Show stop / station timetable')

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• ferry lines 61 and 62 serve main ferry pier Landungsbruecken Bruecke 2 and Landungsbruecken Bruecke 1 with adjacent bus and metro stops in downtown Hamburg
  
• ferry lines can be very crowded on weekends and sunny days over the week; be prepared for longer waiting then
  
• bus (line 111) serves either downtown towards east or train station Altona towards west
  

Hamburg Cruise Center Hafencity

How to get to and from there · suitable for all days of the week

Metro Stop ... Ueberseequartier north of the terminal

Bus Stop ... Ueberseequartier north of the terminal

Map of metro U-Bahn (line U4) stop and bus (line 111) stop Ueberseequartier

Schedules (copy and paste 'Ueberseequartier' into field 'select stop', click 'search', select line and direction, and click 'Show stop / station timetable')

Public Transport in Hamburg by HVV:

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• Timetable; results also display single ticket fares; day tickets are valid from 9am on weekdays (mon-fri), on weekends and holidays all day long
  
• validation or stamping of HVV tickets is not necessary
  
• be prepared to purchase tickets with cash; ticket machines and bus drivers accept coins and small notes
  
• Tickets & Fares Overview
  
• Service Announcements (in German language only)
  
• Live Elevator Status (in German language only; click on station symbol for more information)
  
• rapid transit S-Bahn line S1 from downtown Hamburg (for example central station Hauptbahnhof or Landungsbruecken) to Hamburg Airport (Flughafen); please use the first 3 cars only, the last 3 cars go to a different destination from station 'Ohlsdorf'
  

Date and Time format in Germany:

DD.MM.YYYY and 24 hour system (15:00 = 3pm for example)

JMHamburg,

Thank you very much for putting so much time into this for us. I will definitely be taking advantage of your efforts. So appreciated!

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JMHamburg et. al.,

Thanks for this thread. I've found it to be very helpful.

We are in Hamburg on a Saturday from 8am to 8pm. My initial plans are as follows: Ship docks at Altona Cruise Center. Take the water bus connection #62 (from Dockland stop) to Landungsbrucken Wharf. From Landungsbrucken Wharf, walk to Sandungsbrucken station and take subway U3 (yellow line, in the direction of Rathaus/Barmbek) to Baumwall Station. Walk along harbor to Miniature Wunderland where we have prepurchased morning tickets. Around 11:30am, leave Miniature Wunderland and head back to Landungsbrucken Wharf and take the noon English-language Rainer Abicht harbour tour. After the harbour tour, I'm not sure what else we should see/do in the afternoon. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Alfred