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Port · Hamburgo, Hamburgo
St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken
Floating pontoon pier where the harbor tour boats and urban ferries depart, with the towered, domed building from the early 20th century.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken
The Landungsbrücken are the large floating pontoon piers of Hamburg's port, in the St. Pauli district. They were built in the early 20th century for passenger ships on the lower Elbe and were partly rebuilt in the 1950s after wartime damage. The stone building, with its green domes and the clock and tide-level tower (Pegelturm), is one of the city's landmarks.
Harbour tours (Hafenrundfahrt) depart from here and show containers, cranes, dry docks and shipyards on the other side of the river. Larger boats follow the main channel; smaller boats can enter the Speicherstadt canals when the tide allows. HADAG ferries also depart from here and are part of the public transport network, using the same ticket as the subway.
Along the quay are two museum ships: the three-masted sailing ship Rickmer Rickmers, berthed on the east side, and a little further on, the cargo ship Cap San Diego, which still sails on special occasions. On the west side is the entrance to the old tunnel under the Elbe.
St. Pauli is the port district and home to the football club of the same name, with the Millerntor stadium a few blocks away. From the pier a promenade continues east to Baumwall, the Speicherstadt and the Elbphilharmonie.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One hour for the most common boat tour; two to three hours including the museum ships and the tunnel.
Best time
The season with the most boat departures usually runs from April to October, but tours run year-round; check on the day. At sunset the light on the cranes is good for photos.
How to get there
U-Bahn U3 or S-Bahn S1, S3 to Landungsbrücken station, which is opposite the pier.
Tip
To see the port at public transport prices, take ferry 62 to Finkenwerder and return using the same HVV ticket. For explanations about the port, opt for a guided tour on the excursion boats. Keep an eye on your belongings in crowded places.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken
How do the harbor boat tours work?
Several boats depart from the Landungsbrücken throughout the day and do about an hour around the harbor, with commentary on board, generally in German. Smaller boats enter the Speicherstadt canals when the tide allows.
Can you take a boat with the metro ticket?
Yes. HADAG ferries are part of the public transport network (HVV). Line 62, which departs from the Landungsbrücken, is the one most used by visitors to see the harbor.
Can I visit the museum ships?
Yes. The sailing ship Rickmer Rickmers and the cargo ship Cap San Diego are moored near the quay and welcome visitors; check each one's opening times.
What else is near the Landungsbrücken?
The old tunnel under the Elbe, the promenade to the Elbphilharmonie and, early on Sundays, the Fischmarkt, a few minutes to the west.