A popular activity with visitors is the boat tour. Get a feel for the citys maritime tradition and see where some of the largest boat in world are made. For early risers the lively fish markets display the essence and traditon of Hamburg. 

There are many festival one of with is Wutzrock which is an open air rock festival. Christmas markets in December are held among other locations at the Hamburg Rathaus square. People come from all over the world to see these uniquely german markets

If it is a more cultural experience you are looking for you can find many museums and theaters. Go to Hamburg State Opera or sample the traditional food many of the restaurants and café serve, a pastry which resembles a flattened croissant.

The Alter Botanischer Garten Hamburg is a historic botanical garden, located in the beautiful Planten un Blomen park, which now exists primarily in greenhouses.