Sights & Attractions in Hamburg

Hamburg's most important attractions stretch between the Alster lakes to the north and the harbor and Elbe River to the south. This area consists of four distinct quarters. St. Georg is the cultural district with a gay and lesbian presence around the Hamburger Hauptbahnhof (Central Station). The historic Altstadt (Old City) clusters near the harbor and surrounds the Rathaus (Town Hall). West of the Altstadt is Neustadt (New City). The shabby but thrilling neighborhood of St. Pauli includes the Reeperbahn, a strip of dance clubs, bars, and strip clubs.