The ultimate school trip to Hamburg: accommodation, transport and highlights
Monika Ebner
Hamburg offers numerous options for school trips, including comfortable accommodation, easy transport and a wide range of programs. We have evaluated 5 accommodations, transport options, programs for 5 days and restaurants for groups according to our own criteria and compiled a clear guide for teachers planning a school trip to Hamburg
Note: The selection was made according to our experts' own criteria and experience and does NOT contain paid advertising!
Monika Ebner
Table of content
5-Day itinerary suggestion
Day 1
Miniatur Wunderland
Explore the world's largest model railway exhibition.
- Price:
- adults: €15, children: €7.50
- Opening times:
- 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Phone:
- +49 40 3006800
- Website:
- Open link
Hamburg Dungeon
Experience the dark history of Hamburg in an interactive way.
- Price:
- adults: €24, children: €20
- Opening times:
- 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Phone:
- +49 40 36005500
- Website:
- Open link
Day 2
Elbphilharmonie
Visit the Elbphilharmonie concert hall and enjoy panoramic views.
- Price:
- adults: €20, children: €10
- Opening times:
- 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Phone:
- +49 40 35766666
- Website:
- Open link
Planten un Blomen
Relax in the beautiful botanical gardens of Planten un Blomen.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Phone:
- N/A
- Website:
- Open link
Day 3
Hamburg Harbor Tour
Take a tour of the Hamburg harbor, one of the largest ports in Europe.
- Price:
- adults: €20, children: €10
- Opening times:
- 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Phone:
- +49 40 3117070
- Website:
- Open link
St. Michael's Church
Visit the iconic St. Michael's Church and its observation deck.
- Price:
- adults: €5, children: €3
- Opening times:
- 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Phone:
- +49 40 376780
- Website:
- Open link
Day 4
Speicherstadt
Explore the historic warehouse district, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Price:
- adults: Free, children: Free
- Opening times:
- Open all day
- Phone:
- N/A
- Website:
- Open link
International Maritime Museum
Discover maritime history at the International Maritime Museum.
- Price:
- adults: €13, children: €6.50
- Opening times:
- 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Phone:
- +49 40 30092300
- Website:
- Open link
Day 5
Alster Lake
Enjoy a boat ride on Alster Lake and relax in the surrounding parks.
- Price:
- adults: €15, children: €8
- Opening times:
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Phone:
- +49 40 3574240
- Website:
- Open link
Hamburg Zoo
Visit the Hamburg Zoo and see a variety of animals from around the world.
- Price:
- adults: €20, children: €12
- Opening times:
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Phone:
- +49 40 5300330
- Website:
- Open link
Accommodations for school trips
1. A&O Hamburg CITY
Hotel rooms 200 total (932 beds) Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Bus parking
- Popular with schools
- Close to center
Location - 0.6 mi to city centre
- 0.2 mi to public transport
- 5.7 mi to airport
Rating Appealing (6.9/10p.) 9468 reviewsFree places Every 22. person stays free of charge Price category £ (up to £35/night)
Receive a concrete offer:2. A&O Hamburg Reeperbahn
Hotel rooms 309 total (620 beds) Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Bus parking
- Popular with schools
Location - 1.9 mi to city centre
- 6.1 mi to airport
Rating Appealing (6.1/10p.) 8105 reviewsFree places Every 22. person stays free of charge Price category £ (up to £35/night)
Receive a concrete offer:3. A&O Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
Hotel rooms 278 total (600 beds) Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Bus parking
- Popular with schools
- Close to center
Location - 0.0 mi to city centre
- 0.2 mi to public transport
- 5.9 mi to airport
Rating Very good (7.4/10p.) 8456 reviewsFree places Every 22. person stays free of charge Price category £ (up to £35/night)
Receive a concrete offer:4. Superbude St. Pauli
Hotel rooms 89 total Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Close to center
Location - 1.5 mi to city centre
- 0.4 mi to public transport
- 5.3 mi to airport
Rating Excellent (9.3/10p.) 1452 reviewsPrice category £££ (around £50 - £75/night)
Receive a concrete offer:5. Superbude Hamburg Altona
Hotel rooms 128 total Benefits for classes - Multi-bedrooms
- Single/Double rooms
- Breakfast
- Half board
Location - 3.3 mi to city centre
- 1.1 mi to public transport
- 6.1 mi to airport
Rating Great (8.3/10p.) 2245 reviewsPrice category £££ (around £50 - £75/night)
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Arrival by train
Direct high-speed train from Berlin to Hamburg.
- Duration:
- 1h 45m
- Operator:
- Deutsche Bahn
Direct train service from Hanover to Hamburg.
- Duration:
- 1h 15m
- Operator:
- Deutsche Bahn
Direct train from Bremen to Hamburg.
- Duration:
- 1h 00m
- Operator:
- Deutsche Bahn
Direct train from Kiel to Hamburg.
- Duration:
- 1h 30m
- Operator:
- Deutsche Bahn
Direct train from Lübeck to Hamburg.
- Duration:
- 0h 45m
- Operator:
- Deutsche Bahn
Restaurants for school trips
Fischmarkt
Traditional seafood market with fresh fish and lively atmosphere.
- Price class:
- $$
Hofbräu Wirtshaus
Traditional Bavarian restaurant with a variety of German dishes.
- Price class:
- $$
Ono by Steffen Henssler
Modern sushi restaurant with innovative dishes.
- Price class:
- $$$$
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