Hamburg
About 1 hr 45 min by train from Berlin
A harbor city with the Elbphilharmonie, the Speicherstadt and the Reeperbahn.
Why locals go
A different big city, under two hours by ICE.
Visiting Berlin?
At 1 hr 45 min by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Berlin for your flight home.
What to book
- Elbphilharmonie plaza
- Harbor boat tour
- Miniatur Wunderland
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Concert at the Elbphilharmonie
- Sunset at the harbor
With friends
- Reeperbahn night out
- Sunday fish market
When to go
Year-round.