The footbridge
A long bridge across the basin with a good view of the water and the new buildings around it.
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Baakenhafen is an old dock basin at the eastern end of Hamburg's HafenCity. It served as a cargo harbour from the nineteenth century, and is today being turned gradually into a modern residential quarter with new buildings and waterside paths. It is open and free, and a living example of how Hamburg reuses its old harbours. There is a long footbridge across the basin, a small park and benches at the water's edge. It is not a major sight, but it makes a quiet walk for anyone who wants to see the city's newer face away from the crowds.
A long bridge across the basin with a good view of the water and the new buildings around it.
Modern residential blocks with bold designs — Hamburg's new face on old harbour ground.
Far less crowded than the Speicherstadt and Elbphilharmonie nearby.
Baakenhafen, 20457 Hamburg
Hannoverscher Bahnhof MemorialThe deportation trains left Hamburg from this station. The Hannoverscher Bahnhof5 minutes walk4.4
Prototyp Car MuseumPrototyp is a small car museum in Hamburg's HafenCity, housed in a reused indust9 minutes walk4.5
DeichtorhallenThe Deichtorhallen are among Europe's largest contemporary art halls, originally11 minutes walk4.6
International Maritime MuseumThe International Maritime Museum occupies the oldest surviving warehouse in the13 minutes walk4.8
Dialogue in the DarkDialogue in the Dark is not an exhibition to view but an experience to undergo i13 minutes walk4.7No, it is not a destination in itself. But it is a natural extension of a HafenCity walk after the Elbphilharmonie and the Speicherstadt. Add half an hour to your route if you want to see the newest part of the quarter.
The Elbphilharmonie first — its public plaza is free with a harbour view — then the historic Speicherstadt and Miniatur Wunderland, then east to Baakenhafen for the newest section. A comfortable full day.
Walking by the water is pleasant for children, and there is a small park and play space. But watch for construction in some parts and for open edges at the water, so supervision is needed.