Discover our locals' 189 hidden gems in Hamburg

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Central Park Hamburg

Central Park

Chill out ping pong

"Central Park" in Hamburg is the cafe I go for when all I need is some sand under my feet, a ping pong table and a glass of beer. And friends, of course...

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Inga Marie

Ramcke

Jul 5, 2025
Luicella's Ice Cream Hamburg

Luicella's Ice Cream

Ice cream made in heaven

"Luicella's Ice Cream" in Hamburg was love at first sight. My favorite ice cream in town, located in colorful St Pauli, is just so creative, and perfect...

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Sebastiana

Turra

Jul 5, 2025
Willi Villa Hamburg

Willi Villa

Coffee and canoes

"Willi Villa" in Inselpark Wilhelmsburg in Hamburg is a cafe in the park by the water. Get some tea, a cake or ice cream or rent a canoe -- my favorite!

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Inga Marie

Ramcke

Jul 5, 2025
Delzepich Ice Cream Hamburg

Delzepich Ice Cream

Pure happiness

"Delzepich Ice Cream" is a Hamburg shop that makes handmade, delicious, locally-sourced gelato! They have a different menu every single day, but I...

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Sebastiana

Turra

Jul 5, 2025
The LOCAL Hamburg

The LOCAL

St. Pauli's best cocktails

The LOCAL feels like a really well made neighborhood bar with a welcoming host, a tasteful interior and great but discreet music.

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Claudius Marcus

Jul 5, 2025

Winterhuder Kai

Jump right into the water!

Winterhuder Kai in Hamburg is a beautiful canal in the center of the city. What makes it special is that it can be used as a public swimming pool!

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Sebastiana

Turra

Jun 21, 2025
Gängeviertel Hamburg

Gängeviertel

Alternative cultural quarter

Gängeviertel is where I go to experience the alternative side of Hamburg. It's a hidden little treasure in the middle of the cold office blocks in the center.

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Sebastiana

Turra

Jun 21, 2025

Kraftwerk Bille

Where industry meets art

Kraftwerk Bille is one of Hamburg's oldest power plants fully restored and converted into a beautiful setting for artistic projects with an excellent cafe!

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Sebastiana

Turra

Jun 21, 2025

Oberhafenkantine

Experience old harbor traditions

Oberhafenkantine is a true Hamburg original. It's the only harbor canteen still working. But it's not just the unique feel — I also really love its food!

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Sebastiana

Turra

Jun 21, 2025
Hayns Park Hamburg

Hayns Park

A little paradise in the city

Hayns Park Hamburg is one of my favorite spots to hang out outside and enjoy the sunny breeze. It is really idyllic with its cherry trees, the Alster...

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Sebastiana

Turra

Jun 21, 2025
Clockers Hamburg

Clockers

Delightful cocktails in St. Pauli

Clockers Hamburg isn’t the bar for cheap drinks—but if you’re into high-quality, special cocktails and great service, trust me, here, you’ll get just that.

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Sebastiana

Turra

Jun 21, 2025
Café Deike Hamburg

Café Deike

Feels just like home

Café Deike in Eimsbüttel charms with vintage vibes, homemade treats, Tatort nights & French convo tables — my favorite café in the neighborhood!

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Sebastiana

Turra

Jun 21, 2025

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