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St. Michael's Church
Sight4.7 · 25 0884.5 · 4 347≈ 1 h 8 minFree entry1.5 km from the center
Hamburg's landmark Lutheran cathedral and most beloved architectural icon, affectionately known as Der Michel. Rebuilt after fires in grand Baroque style, its bright white-and-gold interior accommodates 2,500 people and houses five distinct organs. Its copper-clad 132-meter steeple long guided sailors navigating up the Elbe River, while the top observation deck offers sweeping 360-degree panoramas of the harbor.
Highlights
- 132-meter copper spire offering panoramic views of Hamburg's harbor
- Luminous Baroque interior featuring five distinct pipe organs
- Historic underground crypt containing the tomb of composer C.P.E. Bach
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:00 – 20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 20:00 |
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