Rathaus, Majestic Architecture, Rich Cultural Atmosphere

Rathausmarkt Altstadt, Hamburg, Deutschland
The appearance of traditional German town halls
4.3
Architecture

Introduction

The Hamburg City Hall is located in the historic Old Town district of Hamburg, Germany. It faces the City Hall Square, which is used for various grand celebrations, and is backed by the Hamburg Stock Exchange. The main shopping street, Mönckebergstraße, connects the City Hall and Hamburg Central Station, with the iconic St. Peter's Church nearby. The City Hall is built in the style of Neo-Renaissance and is one of the few well-preserved historic buildings in Hamburg. Its construction represents the independence and republican tradition of the Hamburg state, as well as a symbol of the city's wealth and prosperity. The Hamburg City Hall is associated with many historical events. On May 3, 1945, Nazi commanders surrendered to the British troops here. This event also marked the end of the European theater of World War II.

Must-go rating

Must go
20%
Worth going
60%
Generally
20%

Transportation

40%
Self-driving
Inconvenient to park
Expensive parking fees
60%
Translation: Others
Address
Rathausmarkt Altstadt, Hamburg, Deutschland
Opening hours
May-October: 9:00-20:00, November-April: 10:00-18:00
closed on Sundays.
Transportation
Take S1/2/3 and U1/3 to Jungferstieg; take U3 to Rathaus.
Phone +49-40-428312010
Website http://www.hamburg.de/rathaus

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