Hamburger Rathaus

The seat of the "Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg", this building is on the Rathausmarkt square. Constructed between 1186 and 1897, this is also the seat of one of the 16 state parliaments of Germany. Government still operates from here.

I did not have time for a proper tour of the building, but the next time I am in Hamburg, I absolutely will do so. The lobby is open to the public and you can get to a few other places if the parliament is not actually in session.

[Review 12060 overall, 1843 of 2019.]

Awesome stop on your visit to Hamburg. Always a large Band playing German music in the square. Bus stops and local shops all around.

A MUST for a visitor in Hamburg ist the City-Hall. Build in the end of the 19th century it was to be a monument against NOBILITY.
Hamburg was to become ONE with the German EMPIRE under the rule of emperor Wilhelm II.
Almost all other parts of Germany were Kingdoms, ruled by Kings, Dukes and Earls. Hamburg was a free city, ruled by merchands.
It was incredibly important for Hamburg's political society to make a statement. HAMBURG is level with NOBILITY.

The city build a townhall to conquer all questions.

11 years of building time, countless people, who took influence. A decade, in which art was turned upside-down. ... Lost documentary, almost 700 rooms...

This building is sooo incredible, so unknown yet ... a MUST-SEE.

The Rathaus is their city hall, but you wouldn't think so with how grand and big it is! The architecture is truly breathtaking. I was surprised to see that it was open on a Sunday. My boss and I went in before closing to look around and just awe. Apparently you can take a tour, but we didn't know this and opted for a quick "free" self-tour. Loved the back area as well.

It's in the heart of the city center and is worth a visit!

As the city hall in Hamburg, it definitely make the city shines even more. The building is not only huge, historical, and also grand. It looks really different with most of the city halls I have been visit. It certainly has it own charm. I also like to check out the little detail around the building, really brilliant.

In front of the city hall, the square might looks a bit dull. But there is also popular for events. From time to time, it holds different events. The city hall itself is really close to most of famous and my favourite sights in Hamburg. From here to Alster only took around ten mins on foot, very convenient. It also got some nice cafes and restaurants.

Although I have been this place already couple times, I still didn't really have a chance to pay a visit inside the building. Pity, I think, it must look as good as outside. I really like it this place. It probably is the most beautiful city hall I have seen so far in Germany.

Of all the cities in Germany I've been to, the Hamburg Rathaus was probably the most structurally appealing that I've seen.

Really just like any other city center though... lots of shops, stores, restaurants, busy area of town.

Very nice place to look at from both the inside & the outside. The building is clean and well maintained! Don't forget to sign the guest book!!

The Rathaus is a pretty magnificent building right in the heart of Hamburg. You can just wander in off the street. Definitely a must see for visitors to the city, shame I don't know much about the place other than it's impressive.


My only niggle with the place is the current exhibition they're running; although I personally don't have anything against it, I think perhaps it's a bit overt for children? So maybe if you're there as a family you might want to check it out before taking them in.

The "Hamburger Rathaus" is really impressive ! We can see it from far away.
I just loved its architecture, particulary its roof with blue tiles.

Unfortunately, I didn't had the chance to visit the interior.

All the tourists that visit Hamburg have to see the Rathaus (town hall) of Hamburg. It was build 1897 out of granite and sandstone. The roof is made out of copper.


Just go in the city center of Hamburg and you will see the magnificent building.


Secret hint: Between the windows you can see the 20 kings of the old German empire.


Another hint: Find within the inner yard the fountain Hygieia-Brunnen that was made in memory of the victory against the cholera epidemic in 1892.