St. Nikolai Memorial

It’s a place you definitely have to visit if you come to Hamburg. The entrance to the museum and the climb to the top cost 7 euros. If your expectation is to see the city from up there, you might be a bit disappointed, as the view is somewhat limited (I went at night). Still, learning about the history of the place is very interesting.

The St. Nikolai Memorial is one of Hamburg's most moving and essential visits, offering a potent blend of somber remembrance and spectacular urban views. As the skeletal ruins of the former neo Gothic church—once the tallest building in the world—it stands as a stark, preserved testament to the devastation of the 1943 Operation Gomorrah Allied bombing raids. Visitors can first explore the museum housed in the crypt, which offers a detailed and affecting look at the history of the war and the destruction of the city. The experience culminates with a ride up the glass panorama lift inside the preserved spire to a 76 meter high viewing platform, providing an unparalleled 360° view of modern Hamburg, the harbor, and the Alster lakes, powerfully contrasting the city's tragic past with its vibrant present.

A cheap and cool way to see the entirety of Hamburg, provided you don't mind the bars and obstruction. Ticket was cheap and it includes access to the underground museum that talks about the church's history, a sad one really. Definitely recommend visiting it! Also looks very cool from outside

Fascinating place to visit; tragic to see the destruction caused by fire and then war, but still amazing to see the detail of the construction of the spire. Take the lift to see it close up and get amazing views of the city of Hamburg.

Impressive, special, up the bell tower (there is an elevator) a perfect view of the old city and the harbor...but mostly a moving place that reminds us all how terrible war is. It is important to visit the museum located at the base of the bell tower.

A good view at the top of the tower, however is obstructed a bit by all the bars (in place for safety). We bought tickets but doesn’t seem managed properly so anyone could probably just walk in. Similarly, there is no controls in place to manage the amount of people going up and down so can get quite crowded. Be warned it is very windy but does let you see all of Hamburg. Costs very little and you get access to the museum below.

I really enjoyed visiting St. Nicolai in Hamburg. The views from the tower are stunning and offer a great panorama of the city. The building itself, though in ruins, is very impressive and has a fascinating history. Highly recommended if you’re interested in architecture or history.

An old monument with some nice views of the city near Hfen city district. An elevator which takes you up the tower. Significant history attached to it. The ticket involves an underground museum. The museum has toilets. Good place to see & visit while exploring Hamburg