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Altona-Altstadt in Hamburg

Things to Do in Altona-Altstadt, Hamburg

Hamburg's old western city, rebuilt after wartime destruction along the Elbe above the fish market. The Sunday Fischmarkt and dock infrastructure keep the waterfront rough-edged, while the Altona Museum, Jewish cemetery, and cafés around Große Bergstraße recall an independent port town absorbed by Hamburg only in 1938.

Hamburg's old western city, rebuilt after wartime destruction along the Elbe above the fish market. The Sunday Fischmarkt and dock infrastructure keep the waterfront rough-edged, while the Altona Museum, Jewish cemetery, and cafés around Große Bergstraße recall an independent port town absorbed by Hamburg only in 1938.

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Top things to do in Altona-Altstadt

  • Music Market Hamburg in Altona-Altstadt, Hamburg

    Music Market Hamburg

    4.7 · 596
    Record Store
    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Fischmarkt Hamburg Altona in Altona-Altstadt, Hamburg

    Fischmarkt Hamburg Altona

    4.5 · 2.5k
    Market
    Mon–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    5 AM – 9:30 AM
  • Anteplioglu Baklava Hamburg in Altona-Altstadt, Hamburg

    Anteplioglu Baklava Hamburg

    4.5 · 106
    Chocolate Shop
    Mon–Thu
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 7 PM
  • Humana Secondhand & Vintage in Altona-Altstadt, Hamburg

    Humana Secondhand & Vintage

    4.3 · 256
    Flea Market
    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Buchhandlung ZweiEinsDrei in Altona-Altstadt, Hamburg

    Buchhandlung ZweiEinsDrei

    Bookstore

Where to eat & drink in Altona-Altstadt

  • The Local in Altona-Altstadt, Hamburg

    The Local

    4.9 · 378
    Cocktail Bar· €10–30

    A neighborhood bar offering classic drinks and reinterpretations in an elegant living room atmosphere, known for first-class craftsmanship and surprising flavors.

  • Klippkroog in Altona-Altstadt, Hamburg

    Klippkroog

    4.7 · 1.1k
    Café & Bakery· €10–20

    Brunch plates & coffee, plus salads & vegan lunch options, in a convivial cafe with outdoor tables.

    Every day
    9 AM – 6 PM
  • Bar illustration for HÖGE

    HÖGE

    4.8 · 365
    Bar· €10-20
    Mon
    6 PM – 11 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 11 PM
  • Alt Helgoländer Fischerstube in Altona-Altstadt, Hamburg

    Alt Helgoländer Fischerstube

    4.7 · 3.2k
    Seafood· €30–50

    Local seafood specialties like crayfish soup in a wood-paneled setting with nautical decor.

    Every day
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • Bar illustration for Haifisch Bar

    Haifisch Bar

    4.3 · 2.2k
    Bar· €10-20
    Mon
    12 AM – 4 AM, 11 AM – 4 AM
    Tue–Fri
    11 AM – 4 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • BernsteinBar in Altona-Altstadt, Hamburg

    BernsteinBar

    4.6 · 399
    Bar· €10–40

    Intimate, upbeat watering hole featuring a DJ playing hip-hop & soul music, plus beer & cocktails.

    Mon–Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    8 PM – 5:30 AM
    Sat
    8 PM – 5:30 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Garrison Steakhouse in Altona-Altstadt, Hamburg

    Garrison Steakhouse

    4.7 · 1.8k
    Sandwich Shop· €20–70

    Sleek, industrial establishment with a bar offering choice steaks, burgers & fish dishes.

    Mon–Fri
    4 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 11 PM
  • Pub illustration for Doppelschicht

    Doppelschicht

    4.6 · 255
    Pub· €10–20
    Every day
    4 PM – 2 AM
    Map
  • The Special Connection in Altona-Altstadt, Hamburg

    The Special Connection

    4.8 · 836
    Cafeteria· €10–20
    Mon–Wed
    9:30 AM – 4 PM
    Thu
    9:30 AM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
    Fri
    9:30 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 5 PM
  • Hafenklang in Altona-Altstadt, Hamburg

    Hafenklang

    4.6 · 622
    Nightclub· €10–20

    Live music space & nightclub hosting a variety of genres, housed in a former recording studio.

    Mon–Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    9 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • Christiansens Fine Drinks & Cocktails in Altona-Altstadt, Hamburg

    Christiansens Fine Drinks & Cocktails

    4.7 · 725
    Cocktail Bar· €20–30

    Specialty cocktails, beer & light bites offered in a dynamic bar with a nostalgic ambiance.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    8 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    8 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    8 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    Closed

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Map of Altona-Altstadt with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Music Market Hamburg
  2. 2Fischmarkt Hamburg Altona
  3. 3The Local
  4. 4Klippkroog
  5. 5HÖGE
  6. 6Alt Helgoländer Fischerstube
  7. 7Haifisch Bar
  8. 8BernsteinBar
  9. 9Garrison Steakhouse
  10. 10Doppelschicht

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