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Things to Do in Altona, Hamburg

Historically a significant harbor town under Danish administration from 1640 to 1864, with a major Jewish community developing there starting in 1611. The Hamburg-Altona–Kiel railway opened in 1844.

Historically a significant harbor town under Danish administration from 1640 to 1864, with a major Jewish community developing there starting in 1611. The Hamburg-Altona–Kiel railway opened in 1844.

  • Altonaer Silber WerkstattAltonaer Silber WerkstattAntique Market
  • Weihnachtsbaum Hamburg Tannenbaum VerkaufWeihnachtsbaum Hamburg Tannenbaum VerkaufMarket
  • AalhausAalhausBar
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By TripSapien · Updated October 6, 2026

Top things to do in Altona

  • Altonaer Silber Werkstatt in Altona, Hamburg

    Altonaer Silber Werkstatt

    ★ 4.8 · 159
    Antique Market

    A workshop offering services and consultation related to silver and antiques, known for quality craftsmanship.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Weihnachtsbaum Hamburg Tannenbaum Verkauf in Altona, Hamburg

    Weihnachtsbaum Hamburg Tannenbaum Verkauf

    Market
    Mon
    9 AM – 7:30 PM
    Tue
    9 AM – 8:30 PM
    Wed–Fri
    9 AM – 7:30 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 7:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed

Where to eat & drink in Altona

  • Bar illustration for Aalhaus

    Aalhaus

    ★ 4.6 · 559
    Bar· €10–20

    Ales, live music & TV sports presented in an informal, warm hangout with a small terrace.

    Mon–Thu
    6 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    6 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    3 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    1 PM – 11 PM
  • Dieter‘s Café in Altona, Hamburg

    Dieter‘s Café

    ★ 5.0 · 479
    Cafeteria· €10–20
    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 5 PM
  • Tibet Restaurant Altona in Altona, Hamburg

    Tibet Restaurant Altona

    ★ 4.7 · 908
    Asian· €20–30
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    5 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10:30 PM
  • Köz Urfa in Altona, Hamburg

    Köz Urfa

    ★ 4.7 · 5.8k
    Turkish· €20–30

    Bustling, traditional Turkish restaurant spread over 2 characterful dining rooms.

    Mon–Thu
    8 AM – 1 AM
    Fri
    8 AM – 2 AM
    Sat
    8 AM – 2 AM
    Sun
    8 AM – 1 AM
  • Salotto Café in Altona, Hamburg

    Salotto Café

    ★ 4.9 · 193
    Café & Bakery· €1–10
  • ELMA Speisekneipe in Altona, Hamburg

    ELMA Speisekneipe

    ★ 4.7 · 754
    Restaurant· €20–50
    Mon–Thu
    11:30 AM – 11 PM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 11 PM
  • Half the Sky in Altona, Hamburg

    Half the Sky

    ★ 4.6 · 633
    Chinese· €30–40 per person
    Every day
    12 PM – 11 PM

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Map of Altona with pinned top attractions (1 through 9)
  1. 1Altonaer Silber Werkstatt
  2. 2Weihnachtsbaum Hamburg Tannenbaum Verkauf
  3. 3Aalhaus
  4. 4Dieter‘s Café
  5. 5Tibet Restaurant Altona
  6. 6Köz Urfa
  7. 7Salotto Café
  8. 8ELMA Speisekneipe
  9. 9Half the Sky

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