Attractions

Rainy Day

Museum der Natur Zoologie

Hamburg’s free zoology museum. Whale skeleton, insect drawers, and animals from around the world. Tue–Sun, no entry fee.
Rainy Day

Polizeimuseum Hamburg

Hamburg’s police museum, in a former police academy in Alsterdorf. Under 18s free. Bring ID.
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Porzellanfräulein

A ceramic painting studio in Hamburg-Winterhude. Pick your piece, paint it, collect it a week later. Booking essential.
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Café Why Not

A community café in Ottensen with a dedicated children’s play room, good coffee, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. Daily 10:00–18:00.
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Greenpeace Exhibition

A free, interactive, fully accessible exhibition in HafenCity. Tue–Fri, 10:00–17:00.
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Hamburg Planetarium

A 20-metre dome, 360-degree projections, laser concerts, and a rooftop with views over the Stadtpark. Closed Mondays.
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Die Werkkiste

Germany’s only specialist children’s tool shop. Real tools, real wood, and a weekly open workshop on Wednesday evenings.
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Hubertus Wald Kinderreich

250 square metres of hands-on creative chaos inside one of Hamburg’s best museums. Kids under 18 get in free.
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U-Boot Museum

A real Cold War submarine moored at the Fischmarkt. 90 metres long, cramped, and genuinely impressive. Under 5s free.
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Tala 300

An indoor activity hall in Langenhorn for ages 10 months to 12 years. Climbing towers, a giant trampoline, trapeze swings, and a cafeteria. Book online first.