A flight to Hamburg takes you from the frantic activity of Germany's biggest port to the jovial atmosphere of traditional fish restaurants. St Pauli is the place for vibrant nightlife, Jungfernstieg for smart shopping.

Things to do

Cruise Hamburg Port, climb St Michaelis Church tower or use flights to Hamburg to discover German masters at the Art Hall. A ticket to Hamburg's International Maritime Museum uncovers the city's nautical past. Plants and Flowers park provides relaxation in the form of waterfalls.

Shopping

Tickets to Hamburg mean exclusive shopping. Take home unique fashion items from a flight to Hamburg by visiting Karoviertel's trend-setting designer studios. Antique collectors and bargain hunters flock to the St Pauli district to explore Hamburg's markets

Restaurants

The port bustles with seafood restaurants, while Bahrenfeld district offers Michelin-starred cuisine and Schanzenviertel has experimental vegetarian fare. Flights to Hamburg introduce visitors to the culinary diversity of a cosmopolitan city, from the Altstadt's (old town) Italian pasta to Speicherstadt area's Asian dim sum.

Nightlife

From all-night bars to vibrant clubs, St Pauli never sleeps. The Altstadt (old town) is best for original Hamburg beers while cocktail drinkers flock to the Altona district. Buy tickets to Hamburg's State Opera House for classical performances.

When to go

KLM has frequent flights to Hamburg. Book airline tickets to take in the port's traditional birthday bash in May or the budding new Reeperbahn Festival in September.