Wilhelmsburg Travel Guide
Hamburg
Visit Wilhelmsburg
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.
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.
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: International Maritime Museum Entrance Ticket
Hamburg Discovery: Bus Tour with Harbor & Alster Lake Cruise
Hamburg: Ticket to the Panoptikum Waxworks
Top hotels in Wilhelmsburg
Leonardo Hotel Hamburg Stillhorn
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 29 Nov 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
Reichshof Hotel Hamburg
Clean and the bed was super comfortable! Lovely lobby and bar. An egg over easy - 1st success in Germany!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Cloud One Hamburg - Kontorhaus
Yes. Very high standard of accommodation. Comfortable bed, and convenient parking underground. Staff very courteous and helpful. Location very well placed for access to Hamburg highlights.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Prize by Radisson, Hamburg St. Pauli
Great location and good value for money
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg Airport
This hotel was perfection. The location was literally at the Hamburg airport. I wanted something super close for my early flight. Very friendly staff and great room.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 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 Hamburg Wholesale Market, 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.
Steinwerder
Travellers like the theatres in Steinwerder, and Theater im Hafen is a top attraction you might want to visit.
