The Landungsbrücken in Hamburg are a 700 meter long pier for ferries and harbor tours. Originally, they were built to store coal. The first landing stages of the Landungsbrücken were built as early as 1839 and were intended to place any coal fires far enough out of the city so that they could be easily extinguished. Today, the Landungsbrücken are a good starting point for exploring the city. From here you can watch container ships, enjoy a harbour cruise or visit the fish market.
History of the Landungsbrücken
Located in the St. Pauli district, the Landungsbrücken were built for coal storage. In 1907, the first landing stage was replaced by floating pontoons accessible via movable bridges. From then on, these served more for passenger transport on the ferry lines and as a starting point for harbour tours.
Almost completely destroyed during the Second World War, the current piers were not completed until 1955. Characteristic of the adjacent building complex are the two light green domed roofs and the gauge tower with its clock and bell tower.
Landungsbrücken as a central starting point
The Landungsbrücken serve as an excellent starting point for tourists who want to get to know the most popular parts of the city. Huge container ships and cruise ships can be observed directly at the Landungsbrücken. Those who would also like to explore the city from the water perspective can take part in a harbour tour or use one of the ferry lines that are part of the public transport network of the city of Hamburg.
If you have come to Hamburg for a musical, you have come to the right place. The special ferries of the individual musical productions take spectators to the other shore directly to their performance. If you also want to discover the culinary side of Hamburg, you should stroll a little along the Landungsbrücken and try one or the other delicacy. The famous Hamburg fish market is only a stone's throw away and the Reeperbahn can also be easily reached from this starting point.
The old Elbe Tunnel is also within easy reach of this location and is a great place to take a stroll. So if you want to get to know Hamburg from its harbour side and are looking for a good starting point for further explorations, the Landungsbrücken is the right place.
