# Hamburg Port Anniversary (Hafengeburtstag): what to do between sessions in Hamburg

Source: https://eventweekends.com/culture/hamburg-port-anniversary/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** 14 to 16 May 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** Landungsbrücken, Hamburg, Germany
- **Free time:** Gaps of two to four hours between screenings or shows, and whole days for companions.
- **Best base:** HafenCity and St Pauli: Harbour and nightlife.
- **Getting there:** Hamburg airport (HAM) has S1 trains to the centre in 25 minutes.
- **Weather:** In May, Hamburg averages highs of about 18°C and lows of 8°C, with roughly 58 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 15 h 49 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Harbour boat tour; Miniatur Wunderland; Elbphilharmonie Plaza and concert

## Weather and what to pack

In May, Hamburg averages highs of about 18°C and lows of 8°C, with roughly 58 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 15 h 49 min of daylight.
- A warm layer for the evenings.
- A light rain jacket, just in case.
- Comfortable walking shoes and a small day bag.

## Airport to venue

Hamburg airport (HAM) has S1 trains to the centre in 25 minutes.

U3 and S-Bahn to Landungsbrücken.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** St Georg. Near the main station.
- **mid:** HafenCity and St Pauli. Harbour and nightlife.
- **luxury:** Alster lakes. Grand hotels.
- Hotels we would book: Generator Hamburg (budget), 25hours Hotel HafenCity (mid), Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Between screenings or shows

A two- to four-hour gap: something close by.
- Half-day: Fish market Sunday morning. Early Sunday market.
- Eat: Brücke 10, Fish sandwiches

### A free day

For companions without a pass, or attendees taking a day off.
- Free idea: Elbphilharmonie Plaza.

### Evenings

After the last show of the day.
- Evening: Reeperbahn tour. Beatles and St Pauli stories.
- Eat: Café Paris, Brasserie

### Rainy day

Indoor backups.
- Rain or heat backup: Miniatur Wunderland. World's largest model railway.
- Free: Speicherstadt warehouses.

## Tours worth booking

- [Harbour boat tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Hamburg%20harbour%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-hamburg-port-anniversary): Container port and Speicherstadt.
- [Miniatur Wunderland](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Miniatur%20Wunderland%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-hamburg-port-anniversary): World's largest model railway.
- [Elbphilharmonie Plaza and concert](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Elbphilharmonie%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-hamburg-port-anniversary): Free plaza with booking.
- [Reeperbahn tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Reeperbahn%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-hamburg-port-anniversary): Beatles and St Pauli stories.
- [Fish market Sunday morning](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Hamburg%20fish%20market&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-hamburg-port-anniversary): Early Sunday market.

## Where to eat

- Fischmarkt: Sunday from 5 am
- Brücke 10: Fish sandwiches
- Café Paris: Brasserie

## With kids

- Miniatur Wunderland.
- Hagenbeck Zoo.

## Rainy-day backups

- Kunsthalle.
- International Maritime Museum.

## Getting around

- U-Bahn, S-Bahn and harbour ferries on one ticket.
- Deutsche Bahn ICE trains link the big cities; the Deutschlandticket covers all local and regional transport for a monthly fee.
- Trade fair and event tickets often include free local transport: check yours.

## Questions people ask

### When is Hamburg Port Anniversary (Hafengeburtstag) 2027?

The next edition is 14 to 16 May 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during Hamburg Port Anniversary (Hafengeburtstag)?

In May, Hamburg averages highs of about 18°C and lows of 8°C, with roughly 58 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 15 h 49 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to Landungsbrücken?

Hamburg airport (HAM) has S1 trains to the centre in 25 minutes. U3 and S-Bahn to Landungsbrücken.

### Where should I stay for Hamburg Port Anniversary (Hafengeburtstag)?

For most visitors the best base is HafenCity and St Pauli: Harbour and nightlife.

### What can we do between sessions at Hamburg Port Anniversary (Hafengeburtstag)?

Good short outings in Hamburg include Harbour boat tour, Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Plaza and concert. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

### What is there for kids and families near Hamburg Port Anniversary (Hafengeburtstag)?

Family-friendly picks: Harbour boat tour, Miniatur Wunderland. Miniatur Wunderland.

### How far is Landungsbrücken from Hamburg centre?

About 2 km in a straight line. U3 and S-Bahn to Landungsbrücken.

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