Speicherstadt
Hamburg, Germany
📍 GPS: 53.5438, 9.9909
🌍 Germany
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Last Updated: December 14, 2024 - Information verified by local experts
Historic warehouse district and UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring red-brick Gothic Revival architecture.
Speicherstadt is the world's largest warehouse district, built between 1883-1927. This UNESCO World Heritage site features stunning red-brick Gothic Revival architecture and houses museums, cafes, and carpet dealers.
Insider Tips
Visit during blue hour for the best photography when the buildings are illuminated. Don't miss Miniatur Wunderland, the world's largest model railway exhibition located within Speicherstadt.
History & Culture
Built as a free port area where goods could be stored and handled without paying customs duties. The district was heavily damaged during WWII but has been carefully restored to its former glory.
✨ Highlights
- ✨World's largest warehouse district
- ✨UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015
- ✨Stunning red-brick Gothic Revival architecture
- ✨Home to Miniatur Wunderland model railway
- ✨Historic coffee and spice trading center
- ✨Beautiful canal views and bridges
🚊 Getting There
🚊 Metro
Take U-Bahn Line U1 to Meßberg station
€3.50 per ticket
Station is within walking distance of Speicherstadt
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Location:
Hamburg, Germany
Coordinates:
53.5438, 9.9909
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