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St. Pauli in Hamburg

Things to Do in St. Pauli, Hamburg

The famous Reeperbahn, known for its nightlife and red-light district. The nearby Landungsbrücken is part of Hamburg's port.

The famous Reeperbahn, known for its nightlife and red-light district. The nearby Landungsbrücken is part of Hamburg's port.

  • Landungsbruecken and the harborLandungsbruecken and the harborWaterway
  • Planten un BlomenPlanten un BlomenCity Park
  • Old Elbe TunnelOld Elbe TunnelHistoric Landmark
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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in St. Pauli

  • Landungsbruecken and the harbor in St. Pauli, Hamburg

    Landungsbruecken and the harbor

    Waterway

    The floating piers at St Pauli connect harbor cruises, ferry 62, the Old Elbe Tunnel, fish restaurants, and views of cranes and container terminals. U3 and S-Bahn trains stop directly above the waterfront.

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  • Planten un Blomen in St. Pauli, Hamburg

    Planten un Blomen

    4.8 · 26.5k
    City Park

    Parkland with themed gardens, a lake & Japanese tea house, plus concerts & fountain shows in summer.

    Every day
    7 AM – 11 PM
  • Old Elbe Tunnel in St. Pauli, Hamburg

    Old Elbe Tunnel

    4.7 · 39.4k
    Historic Landmark

    Landmark, early 20th-century, modernized tunnel running under the Elbe River & used for exhibitions.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Operettenhaus in St. Pauli, Hamburg

    Operettenhaus

    4.7 · 9.7k
    Theater

    International musicals showcased in a straightforward theater with a bar & a merchandise store.

  • Reeperbahn and St Pauli in St. Pauli, Hamburg

    Reeperbahn and St Pauli

    4.6 · 1.6k
    Specialty Store

    An official FC St. Pauli fan shop offers merchandise for supporters of the football club.

  • Pulverfass in St. Pauli, Hamburg

    Pulverfass

    4.6 · 3.0k
    Theater

    A cabaret in Hamburg, it is Europe's largest travesty theater, established in 1973.

  • Zardoz Records in St. Pauli, Hamburg

    Zardoz Records

    4.7 · 730
    Record Store

    Long-running outpost carrying new & secondhand vinyl recordings & CDs in a range of genres.

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 6 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    Closed

Where to eat & drink in St. Pauli

  • The Chug Club in St. Pauli, Hamburg

    The Chug Club

    Top 500 bar
    Cocktail Bar· €20–30

    Cocktail flights focusing on tequila at a stylish venue with green velvet seats & stained glass.

    Mon–Thu
    6 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    6 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    6 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    6 PM – 1 AM
  • Knust in St. Pauli, Hamburg

    Knust

    4.6 · 2.4k
    Live Music

    Former slaughterhouse, now an intimate and pounding nightspot featuring live rock and indie bands.

  • Zwick St. Pauli in St. Pauli, Hamburg

    Zwick St. Pauli

    4.7 · 6.0k
    Nightclub· €20–30

    A venue that offers live music, sports broadcasts, and a selection of food and drinks, with a history of hosting various notable personalities.

    Mon–Thu
    11:30 AM – 2 AM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 4 AM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 4 AM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 2 AM
  • StrandPauli in St. Pauli, Hamburg

    StrandPauli

    4.6 · 9.3k
    Cocktail Bar· €10–20

    Hip place with harbor views, serving cocktails & BBQ in summer, mulled wine & fondue in winter.

    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 9 PM
  • Der Kiezbäcker in St. Pauli, Hamburg

    Der Kiezbäcker

    4.7 · 2.0k
    Bakery· €1–10

    Sandwiches, robust German bread & lavish cakes, plus breakfast, at a simple bakery/cafe.

  • Wodka Bombe in St. Pauli, Hamburg

    Wodka Bombe

    4.9 · 1.0k
    Bar· €10-20
    Mon–Tue
    7 PM – 3 AM
    Wed
    5 PM – 3 AM
    Thu
    6 PM – 3 AM
    Fri
    5 PM – 5 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 5 AM
    Sun
    7 PM – 3 AM
  • Beerpongbar Hamburg GmbH in St. Pauli, Hamburg

    Beerpongbar Hamburg GmbH

    4.8 · 1.5k
    Bar
    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Thu
    7 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    6 PM – 4 AM
    Sat
    3 PM – 4 AM
    Sun
    6 PM – 12 AM
  • The Rabbithole in St. Pauli, Hamburg

    The Rabbithole

    4.9 · 735
    Cocktail Bar· €10–50

    This relaxed, cozy cocktail bar is accented with The White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland.

    Mon–Thu
    7 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    7 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    7 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    7 PM – 12 AM
  • Cafe Miller in St. Pauli, Hamburg

    Cafe Miller

    4.7 · 1.7k
    Café & Bakery· €10–20

    Sticker-plastered stop offering global bites, with vegan & vegetarian options, plus sidewalk tables.

    Mon–Thu
    9 AM – 12 AM
    Fri
    9 AM – 2 AM
    Sat
    9 AM – 2 AM
    Sun
    9 AM – 12 AM

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St. Pauli map

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Map of St. Pauli with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Landungsbruecken and the harbor
  2. 2Planten un Blomen
  3. 3Old Elbe Tunnel
  4. 4The Chug Club
  5. 5Knust
  6. 6Operettenhaus
  7. 7Zwick St. Pauli
  8. 8Reeperbahn and St Pauli
  9. 9Pulverfass
  10. 10Zardoz Records

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