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Hamburg's massive container ports line the southern bank of the river Elbe. They are most spectacular at night, and the best place to view them from is by driving north along the A7 highway (heading into the Elbtunnel tunnel). They are not freely accessible to the public, but there are bus tours (only in German, about €35 per person, must be booked in advance) which depart from Hamburg's city centre and, over the course of several hours, drive through the container terminals, with informative commentary.

A viewing platform at the southern end of the Alter Elbtunnel, with great views on Landungsbrücken, the Elbphilharmonie, and Hamburg's harbourfront.

17th century church, famous for the biggest organ Arp Schnitger built.

It was built in 1892 under the guidance of Albert Ballin to provide medical care and accommodation to migrants, who were emigrating to the United States on HAPAG ships. The complex was converted into a museum, though its original design and layout is not the same because parts of the complex were destroyed. The museum is dedicated to the 5 million people who emigrated via Hamburg. It has a computer terminal where visitors can look up information on their emigrant ancestors. At €12 (children: 5-12: €7, family: €25), it's pricey, and the English translations can be sparse and superficial. Unless they can read the German documents, American visitors who have been to museums such as Ellis Island will find much of the content familiar.

Museum presenting prehistorical and early historical northern Germany as well as the history of the city of Harburg.

The Falckenberg Collection of the Cultural Foundation Phönix Art is a notable collection of modern art. Public tours Saturday on afternoons, you can also visit other times by calling ahead.

Open air museum showcasing rural life with a historical alcohol distillery, teaching kitchen, museum shop.

This spacious wildlife zoo can be a more relaxed alternative to Hagenbeck's Tierpark and is a favourite for families. It showcases mainly local fauna in large enclosures, set in a beautiful landscape.