Speicherstadt

The Speicherstadt, literally: 'City of Warehouses', meaning warehouse district) in Hamburg, is the largest warehouse district in the world where the buildings stand on timber-pile foundations, oak logs, in this particular case. It is located in the port of Hamburg--within the HafenCity quarter--and was built from 1883 to 1927. The district was built as a free zone to transfer goods without paying customs. As of 2009, both the district and the surrounding area are under redevelopment. As the first site in Hamburg, it was awarded the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site on 5 July 2015. The architecture is amazing and you can walk around and explore the buildings from the outside. It's a wonderful part of Hamburg and not to be missed. We walked around here for a long time and some nice cafes and things also in this area.

Beautiful and historic part of the city. Loved walking around and seeing the architecture. Not sure why the water levels were so low knowing that the water is from the ocean.

This is a Part of Hamburg anyone should have seen. Besides Dungeon, Miniatur Wunderland and a Coffee Shop there is a lot to see. Use the possibility of a Barkassenfahrt in order to complete the impression of this old part of the habour.

This neighborhood has its own soul. Its dark red brick buildings follow the canals where many footbridges allow you to travel through these buildings. One tip is to go during the sunrise or sunset, you won't regret it!

This is a MUST for anyone visiting Hamburg! The Speicherstadt is the largest warehouse district in the world, it's right by the harbour and the buildings are all built along various canals. Wares used to be brought here straight from the large ships and stored in the warehouses. There's still some trade going on here obviously, but there are also many quirky and interesting places to visit, including several museums and some renouned restaurants. This district was built in the late 1800s and rests on a timber foundation. If you stay long enough to catch dusk, it's simply gorgeous to wander around on the plethora of small bridges and canals. Well-placed lighting bathes the buildings and waterways in beautiful light. It's a really photogenic district with so many museums, restaurants and other interesting places, it might be worth just wandering around and seeing what you can discover.

It's a UNESCO world heritage site with a fantastic maritime flair to it. Lots of traditional bars and restaurants within walking distance from here. For photography lovers I would definitely recommend you go here during blue/golden hours.

As a UNESCO World Heritage site the warehouse district shouldn't be missed. If you're anything like me and have a thing for bridges in architecture you'll be a happy camper. I love walking around and seen the locks on the bridges and the views down the canals. Read up on some of the history about the warehouse district and how it came to be a UNESCO heritage site. There's some great spots for pictures and just to get a nice walk in.

Die Speicherstadt in Hamburg ist weltweit einzigartig und war es von Anfang an. Sie ist nicht nur ein architektonisches Denkmal, sondern auch Manifestierung der unbeirrten Haltung einer Stadt, der Handel über alles ging. 20.000 Menschen verloren für sie ihre Wohnstatt. Wären das die gewesen, die ursprünglich hier lebten, nämlich die Wohlhabenden, die Kaufleute und Reeder, dann wäre Bismarck auf verlorenem Posten gewesen. Aber die FEINE GESELLSCHAFT wohnte seit dem Fall der Torsperre 1860 an der ALSTER und in den Renaissance-Häusern wohnten Angestellte. Mittelschicht. Oder - schlimmer noch - Arbeiter. Denen konnte man die Wohnung kündigen ohne Regress-Ansprüche. So bemerkenswert die Speicherstadt in Ihrer Architektur ist, so bemerkenswert ist sie auch in ihrer Radikalität. Wenig wird beachtet, dass sie 20.000 Menschen um ihr Zuhause gebracht hat. Was für eine Wendung des Schicksals, dass heute wieder 20.000 Menschen hier angesiedelt werden sollen. Und man muss der Stadt ein bisschen Anerkennung zollen, dass sie - zumindest ein wenig - darauf besteht, dass unter den Neusiedlern auch Normal-Verdiener sein können.

I was on a free walking tour of Hamburg, and was brought to this area. And that's what it is. An area of old warehouses, many of which played a key role in the economic development of this city and country. The place is really photogenic. I was surprised at how many photos I wanted to take. The network of canals flowing between the warehouses create some wonderful photo ops, and it was also interesting to learn about the history of the buildings. I would recommend taking one of the free walking tours for this reason. The Miniatur Wunderland is in the area, so that's another reason to check it out. See my review of that for more info!

Clean and well maintained! This is one of the highlights in Hamburg! Worth to check it out for picture with your friends.

Such an interesting part of Hamburg... A place where old meets new to the max. Even though it reminds me of Holland and Amsterdam a lot it has it own charm due to the new part Hafencity being add to the old Speicherstadt... Cannot wait for the Elbphilharmonie to be finished and see this area grow to a fun and interesting place. It could use some green and trees though... That is a pity... a leafy lane would work well here as contrast to both the new and the old!!!

How is this the first English review of Speicherstadt? Speicherstadt is basically a must-see part of Hamburg. In the past this set of islands was used as a duty-free zone for ships to unload, with customs only coming into force as you crossed one of the many bridges. Nowadays the old warehouses hold a few tourist attractions like the Hamburg Dungeon and the Miniature railway. Randomly they also hold the largest amount of persian rugs outside of Tehran! (Or so I've heard)

I feel like the Warehouse district (Speicherstadt) is a time capsule. There are a lot of old warehouse buildings in this area. Each warehouse tells a rich story that played a major role in Hamburg's history. This area is a great place for a stroll and will be more fulfilled if you have a guided tour or read up on it first in a tour book.

Great place for walking around and admiring the old architecture integrated with the modern updates. Millions have been spent to turn the Hafen City into a luxury living and tourist area. So far, so good. Downsides are: heavy wind and not enough trees to keep those huge spiders in check!

As the rest of the reviewer have already pointed out, Speicherstadt is simply a must see when visiting Hamburg. And now when Hafen City with its contemporary architecture is being developed and parts already finished, the neighbouring Speicherstadt makes a beautiful contrast with its red brick facades and green copper roofs. In 2003 Speicherstadt was removed from the Free Port and since then it also houses museums, cafés, shops and offices along with stocking tea, spices, coffe, persian rugs and the rest of the warehouse goods it is famour for.

It's nice to see that these formally vacant wharehouses and been modernised and used as offices, studios and small businesses. Speicherstadt houses Hamburg Dungeons and the impressive indoor model railway. A short walk from Landungsbrucken or a bus ride from the city centre.

This is definitely a must-see when you're visiting Hamburg. Or when you live here.

Definitely a part of town you have to visit. It's not simply one of the stops on a tour of Hamburg. It should be a necessary stop if trying to get a feel for the city. It's bordering on one of the largest construction sites in Europe...the Hafencity. Once complete, the Speicherstadt itself will become even more vibrant. It will also help once the U4 subway line runs to the area. Worth coming to see just to walk around and thereafter grab a coffee somewhere. Near the water and best visited in the summer but just as good when it's cold and less people are out and about.

One of the most beautiful places in this wonderful city.

Sehr coole Location !!