We did the one hour English guided tour of the Hamburg Townhall. You buy the tickets the day off inside the building and it costs 8 Euros per person. There are guided tours in German and English language. Note that the English guided tours are not as often as the German guided tours. Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. He made the guided tour enjoyable. It was nice learning the history and seeing various rooms of the Hamburg Townhall. Overall, I recommend visiting this landmark and doing the guided tour. read more

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The seat of the "Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg", this building is on the Rathausmarkt square. Constructed between 1186 and 1897, this is also the seat of one of the 16 state parliaments of Germany. Government still operates from here. I did not have time for a proper tour of the building, but the next time I am in Hamburg, I absolutely will do so. The lobby is open to the public and you can get to a few other places if the parliament is not actually in session. [Review 12060 overall, 1843 of 2019.] read more

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Awesome stop on your visit to Hamburg. Always a large Band playing German music in the square. Bus stops and local shops all around.

The Rathaus is their city hall, but you wouldn't think so with how grand and big it is! The architecture is truly breathtaking. I was surprised to see that it was open on a Sunday. My boss and I went in before closing to look around and just awe. Apparently you can take a tour, but we didn't know this and opted for a quick "free" self-tour. Loved the back area as well. It's in the heart of the city center and is worth a visit! read more

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Of all the cities in Germany I've been to, the Hamburg Rathaus was probably the most structurally appealing that I've seen. Really just like any other city center though... lots of shops, stores, restaurants, busy area of town. read more

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A MUST for a visitor in Hamburg ist the City-Hall. Build in the end of the 19th century it was to be a monument against NOBILITY. Hamburg was to become ONE with the German EMPIRE under the rule of emperor Wilhelm II. Almost all other parts of Germany were Kingdoms, ruled by Kings, Dukes and Earls. Hamburg was a free city, ruled by merchands. It was incredibly important for Hamburg's political society to make a statement. HAMBURG is level with NOBILITY. The city build a townhall to conquer all questions. 11 years of building time, countless people, who took influence. A decade, in which art was turned upside-down. ... Lost documentary, almost 700 rooms... This building is sooo incredible, so unknown yet ... a MUST-SEE. read more

Man sollte, wenn man denn schon in Hamburg ist, auch das beeindruckende Rathaus besuchen. Wenn es denn geht. Seit Tschentscher Bürgermeister ist, sind viele Tage mit Sitzungen, Besuchen, Veranstaltungen belegt, so dass es ein bisschen Glücksache ist, ob man das Rathaus besichtigen kann. Unbedingt versuchen. read more

As the city hall in Hamburg, it definitely make the city shines even more. The building is not only huge, historical, and also grand. It looks really different with most of the city halls I have been visit. It certainly has it own charm. I also like to check out the little detail around the building, really brilliant. In front of the city hall, the square might looks a bit dull. But there is also popular for events. From time to time, it holds different events. The city hall itself is really close to most of famous and my favourite sights in Hamburg. From here to Alster only took around ten mins on foot, very convenient. It also got some nice cafes and restaurants. Although I have been this place already couple times, I still didn't really have a chance to pay a visit inside the building. Pity, I think, it must look as good as outside. I really like it this place. It probably is the most beautiful city hall I have seen so far in Germany. read more

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The Rathaus is a pretty magnificent building right in the heart of Hamburg. You can just wander in off the street. Definitely a must see for visitors to the city, shame I don't know much about the place other than it's impressive. My only niggle with the place is the current exhibition they're running; although I personally don't have anything against it, I think perhaps it's a bit overt for children? So maybe if you're there as a family you might want to check it out before taking them in. read more

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All the tourists that visit Hamburg have to see the Rathaus (town hall) of Hamburg. It was build 1897 out of granite and sandstone. The roof is made out of copper. Just go in the city center of Hamburg and you will see the magnificent building. Secret hint: Between the windows you can see the 20 kings of the old German empire. Another hint: Find within the inner yard the fountain Hygieia-Brunnen that was made in memory of the victory against the cholera epidemic in 1892. read more

Very nice place to look at from both the inside & the outside. The building is clean and well maintained! Don't forget to sign the guest book!! read more

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The "Hamburger Rathaus" is really impressive ! We can see it from far away. I just loved its architecture, particulary its roof with blue tiles. Unfortunately, I didn't had the chance to visit the interior. read more

The town hall of Hamburg is with his 647 rooms bigger than the Buckingham Palace. Some places of the town hall are only visitable through a guidance. Conclusion: The town hall of Hamburg is very historical and beautiful. It is a visit worth! read more

An amazingly beautiful building from inside and out. Make sure to do the tour of the inside, it is well worth it and only cost 4 Euros! You get a bit of history and get to see the amazing rooms. Everything is original which makes the building special in Hamburg. It survived both world wars almost completely (besides for the windows) intact. read more

A bit of a must-see building when you come to Hamburg for the first time. They do tours, but I've not been on one yet

This town hall is really impressive with its architecture and interior inside. Felt a bit like entering a church rather than a town hall. Highly recommend to anyone to look at. read more

Possibly the most beautiful building in Hamburg. It still impresses me after many years in Hamburg and I'm always finding out new things about it. read more

The most beautiful building of old classic architecture in Hamburg. The Rathaus building was once described to me that it is so impressive because it is reflecting the self confidence of the Hamburgers and their love for the city. It think that is a pretty good description. :) read more

It's big and interesting. That's about it. Oh, there was some kind of food market/festival going on out front of the place. History buffs will probably find this one a gold mine. frankly, I have a hard enough time keeping track of my own history, much less hundreds of years of shipping industry happenings, so I was more impressed by the architecture than anything. read more

Rather interesting town hall area - large and fairly impressive. To any tourists, it is not a place you need to plan into your trip, as I found I inadvertently passed through the area several times whilst crisscrossing the city trying to see different sights. Not saying the town hall is not worth a stop, the architecture is worth a picture moment in its own rights (and I am not a buff in that area, to me, it looks nice), but given the location, it is easily reachable from different ends of the city. Visited during Spring, so the area was pretty lively and picturesque. Would definitely be on my list of interesting places in Hamburg. read more

Beautiful old building, interesting guided tour (with appropriate length). A must see when in Hamburg.