Lookout platform at St. Michael's Church in Hamburg

Hamburg's best observation deck, so don't miss it. It is located in the heart of the city, on the bell tower of St. Michael's Church (1647-1669), one of the most important architectural structures in Northern Germany. The tower has an elevator.

You can buy tickets online, but we never saw any crowds there, so you can buy on the spot. Actually, we stayed 5 nights right next to the church and were on the tower several times. This was our terrace at the Citadines Aparthotel (booking.com).


And these are pictures from the terrace.




It makes sense to climb the tower several times. Once in the evening and once after sunset. And here you have a unique opportunity, as it is one of the few church towers in Europe that can be climbed even in the darkness (https://www.nachtmichel.de/).








The TV tower, in the coming years a new observation deck is expected.


Construction is underway on the roof of the bunker, a hotel is planned.














The port is highlighted in blue as we were in Hamburg during the cruise festival.




Actually, the bell tower itself is also illuminated.


Near the church you can find one more intereting place. A secret corner, that is not easy to find, called Krameramtsstuben or Grocer's Apartments (53.548056, 9.980028).