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.

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.

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 Small-Group Sunset Sailing Cruise on Lake Alster

Hamburg: International Maritime Museum Entrance Ticket

Hamburg Discovery: Bus Tour with Harbor & Alster Lake Cruise

Hamburg: 1-Day Hop-on Hop-off Cruise with Live Commentary
Top hotels in Schnelsen

Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hamburg Marriott Hotel
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Scandic Hamburg Emporio
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Prize by Radisson, Hamburg City
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

CAB20
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hotel Fürst Bismarck
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Schnelsen

Hamburg-Nord
Travellers choose Hamburg-Nord for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Alsterdorf U-Bahn or Sengelmannstrasse U-Bahn and check out top sights like Sporthalle Hamburg.

Altona
Spend some time visiting places like Trabrennbahn Hamburg Bahrenfeld while getting to know Altona, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Othmarschen S-Bahn or Klein Flottbek S-Bahn to see more of the area.

Bahrenfeld
Discover Bahrenfeld, memorable for its bars. Popular attractions in Bahrenfeld include Trabrennbahn Hamburg Bahrenfeld and Volksparkstadion, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Bahrenfeld S-Bahn.

Eimsbuettel
You might enjoy the spas while in Eimsbuettel. Am Rothenbaum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Osterstrasse U-Bahn or Emilienstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Rotherbaum
Shopping, restaurants and spas highlight some notable features of Rotherbaum. Make a stop by Am Rothenbaum or Alster Lakes while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dammtor S-Bahn or Hallerstrasse U-Bahn to get around town.

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 U-Boat U-434 Museum and Fish Market, and jump on the metro at Königstraße S-Bahn to get around the city.