Old Elbe Tunnel or St. Pauli Elbe Tunnel opened in 1911, is a pedestrian and vehicle tunnel in…read moreHamburg. The 426 m long tunnel was a technical sensation; 24 m beneath the surface, two 6 m diameter tubes connect central Hamburg with the docks and shipyards on the south side of the river Elbe. This was a big improvement for tens of thousands of workers in one of the busiest harbours in the world. It was heavily damaged during the war and was in a big state of disrepair and the city launched a huge project to restore it to its former glory. It's a sight not to be missed. Walk down the stairs or take the elevator down and walk along the tunnel and when you get out of the other end follow the signs to the viewing area for amazing views of the city. I would definitely recommend this as a must do activity in Hamburg. The entrance is located in a big round building along the harbour and easy to find.

Long underground tunnel that takes you from the waterfront to the other side of the river. It is…read morefree for pedestrians and cyclists (2 euros for vehicles). You can access the tunnel from a dome structure at the ground level. A set of stairs or gigantic elevator takes you underground. It took us about 20 minutes to walk the length of the tunnel. When you come back up, turn the corner and you will be greeted with a beautiful view of the Hamburg waterfront. If you are worried about restrooms, there are actually portable toilets on the other side. It's incredible to think that the tunnel was built in 1911! And it's still in use today!

I've been working on Deichstraße for the past month or so, but today was the first time that I…read moreactually stopped for a moment to look at the place. I'd known for a while that the buildings here are the oldest in Hamburg, but even so, I still just walked past. Today I had a quick lunch and then found myself 10 minutes to look around. At least two of the buildings lean like the tower of pisa! How had I not noticed before?!

Absolutely adore this darling street/area. Lots of cafes and pubs. Cobblestone, beautiful buildings…read moreand full of charm. Can't get any more gorgeous!