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Things to do on new years eve in Hamburg. Fireworks, parties, river cruises, top hotels and restaurants.
Hamburg over New Years Eve offers a wide range of diversions to the visitor, from spectacular fireworks displays over the river Elbe to a wide range of parties in the city's many bars, restaurants and nightclubs and of course the colourful and atmospheric Christmas markets, with the option to take to the water for a new year river cruise also a very popular choice.
The second largest city in Germany, smaller only than Berlin, Hamburg prides itself on being a welcoming yet laid back destination, with many bridges, canals and churches creating a unique cityscape that's well worth exploring at any time of year.
New Years Eve Fireworks
Like most German cities, Hamburg likes to welcome the new year with spectacular fireworks, and with the setting of the river Elbe takes full advantage of it's position to create displays that can be viewed from a wide range of locations, with many people heading down to the city's busy Reeperbahn for the evening's festivities.
The biggest and loudest display takes place on the harbour at the Landungsbrucken area, where the famous St. Pauli Piers are located. The fireworks here are accompanied by the sound of the signal horns of the ships docked in the harbour, creating a unique soundtrack to the display.
If you prefer a little less hectic surroundings there is also a fireworks display over the Alster, which can be viewed from the Jungfernstieg promenade, which has the advantage of added live music and street market stalls, with one of the biggest Christmas markets also located here.
Best Fireworks Viewing
For the best viewing areas and vantage points for the new year fireworks all across the city, there is an excellent map provided here:
NYE Parties & Events
Away from the fireworks, or possible as somewhere to kill some time before or afterwards, Hamburg has an amazing range of nightlife, with bars, clubs and restaurants all around the city.
Top recommended venues include Fleetenkieker Irish bar and Zur Ritze - see the full range of nightlife options here.
NYE River Cruise
With such a prominent river setting then taking to the water for your new year party is another popular option here in Hamburg, with the added advantage of a front row panoramic view of the fireworks from out on the water.
There are several options to choose from, with parties, live music, drinks and dinner typically included - Try out The Great Fireworks Cruise you can see the top Elbe River cruise for this new year here.
New Years Eve Hotels
There are many top hotels to choose from in Hamburg, and many places will also be hosting their own new years eve parties so you may be able to find a good package deal to include your accommodation, dinner and entertainment.
Top places to consider are:
Hotel Hafen
Hotel Alsterkrug
Hotel Atlantic Kempinski
You can search for deals at all of the top Hamburg new years eve hotels here.
NYE Live Stream
There are some excellent live streaming webcam views in Hamburg, allowing you to check out the city at any time, including at the Rathausmarkt and over the harbour, and in particular some skyline cam views that will afford a front row seat of the new years eve fireworks:
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