40C3 Tours on Hamburg Hackertours

40C3 Community Radio FSK

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:19:02 +0100

Fiddly radio technology, analog audio, and interactive media: we visit the Freie Senderkombinat community radio and go live on air!

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Hamburg-based Radio FSK has been an independent radio station since 1998, operating entirely on a voluntary basis without any paid positions. The studio is located in the Gängeviertel district. This building complex, with its characteristic Hamburg charm, was occupied by artists in 2009 and is now managed by a left-wing cooperative.

On this tour, you will gain insight into the work of an independent radio station and learn how 24/7 broadcasting can be achieved without permanent staff and with minimal resources. You will play with museum-worthy analog technology and marvel at the fantastic functional contraptions in the studio. Afterwards, with technical assistance, you will sit down at the microphone yourself and send your voice out on analog and digital radio waves to the Hamburg air!

Accessibility

Fully accessible.

Details

Tours:
- Day 2 (28 December) 14:30 Book now iCal download Mon 28.12. 14:30|Google calendar Mon 28.12. 14:30
- Day 3 (29 December) 14:30 Book now iCal download Tue 29.12. 14:30|Google calendar Tue 29.12. 14:30
Duration: 2.5 hours (excluding return travel)
- Tour: 2 hours
- Travel: 15 minutes
Language: German
Cost: free
Meeting time at Hackertours Desk: as mentioned above.
Location: Valentinskamp 34a D - 20355 Hamburg
Organizer: Freies Senderkombinat

40C3 Miniatur Wunderland

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:19:02 +0100

The Miniatur Wunderland (German for: “Miniature Wonderland”) is, according to Guinness World Records, the largest model railway system in the world. It is located at the historic Speicherstadt in Hamburg and is one of the most popular and most visited sights in Germany.

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Various regions of the world are represented as models on the 1,694 square meters model area. According to the operator, the 1:87 scale tracks have a total length of 16.49 kilometers, on which around 1,231 digitally controlled trains with more than 12,000 carriages run. The layout was designed with 5,278 houses and bridges, 11,080 cars - of which around 285 drive on the layout independently - 52 aeroplanes and more than 292,110 figures. In terms of lighting, the layout has a day/night cycle and around 521,500 built-in lights. Website of the operator

Visit Miniatur Wunderland

On day 1, 2 and 3 we have reserved tickets that allow you to enter without queuing. On these days, MiWuLa is open until 01:00 o’clock in the morning, so you will have enough time to really look at everything. We recommend to plan at least 3 hours for your visit.

Before your visit

Miniatur Wunderland offers reduced prices for the following groups. Please select the appropriate ticket variation. You might be requested to present proof at the entrance.

Children 15 or younger: € 12.50
Reduced: € 18.50
- Students 16 and above
- Apprentices
- People enrolled in German voluteer programs BufDi/Zivi/FSJ
- Seniors 65 and older
- People with severe disabilities 16 and above (please present your pass)
- People accompanying people with class B or H in their disabilities pass, or accompanying a wheelchair user
- Recipients of unemplyment benefits or basic income (Bürgergeld)

Accessibility

Fully accessible by wheelchair. Some accommodations for sight impaired people.

Details

Tours:
- Day 0 (26 December):
  - 14:30 Book now iCal download Sat 26.12. 14:30|Google calendar Sat 26.12. 14:30
  - 17:15 Book now iCal download Sat 26.12. 17:15|Google calendar Sat 26.12. 17:15
- Day 1 (27 December):
  - 14:30 Book now iCal download Sun 27.12. 14:30|Google calendar Sun 27.12. 14:30
  - 17:15 Book now iCal download Sun 27.12. 17:15|Google calendar Sun 27.12. 17:15
- Day 2 (28 December):
  - 14:30 Book now iCal download Mon 28.12. 14:30|Google calendar Mon 28.12. 14:30
  - 17:15 Book now iCal download Mon 28.12. 17:15|Google calendar Mon 28.12. 17:15
- Day 3 (29 December):
  - 14:30 Book now iCal download Tue 29.12. 14:30|Google calendar Tue 29.12. 14:30
  - 17:15 Book now iCal download Tue 29.12. 17:15|Google calendar Tue 29.12. 17:15
Duration: 3.5 hours (excluding return travel)
- Tour: 3 hours
- Travel: 15 minutes
Language: German and English
Cost:
- Regular: € 21.00
- 15 or younger: € 12.50
- Reduced: € 18.50
Meeting time at Hackertours Desk: as mentioned above.
Location: Kehrwieder 21, about 5 minutes on foot from U “Baumwall” station
Organizer: Miniatur Wunderland

40C3 Hamburg Observatory

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:07:55 +0100

Visit the Hamburg Observatory in Bergedorf: various historic telescopes under their dome, and the library with centuries of astronomy on its shelves.

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In 1912, Hamburg Observatory moved from the city centre to the Gojenberg in Bergedorf, away from the lights and bustle of the city. Its domes and buildings, spread across a park, are one of the best-preserved observatory ensembles of their time. It was here that Bernhard Schmidt built the first Schmidt camera in 1930, a telescope design that is still used around the world.

The tour takes you under the domes to historic telescopes and into the observatory’s library, whose books and records tell how astronomy was done here – from the first observations on the Gojenberg to research today.

Accessibility

There are many stairs and no lifts, apart from a small lift into the main building. Seating is available in the library and in the domes itself if needed.

Details

Tour: Day 2 (28 December) 16:15 Book now iCal download Mon 28.12. 16:15|Google calendar Mon 28.12. 16:15
Duration: 4 hours (excluding return travel)
- Tour: 2 hours
- Travel: 1.5 hours
Language: English
Cost: free
Meeting time at Hackertours Desk: as mentioned above.
Location: Entrance of Building 2 on this map, Hamburg Observatory, Gojenbergsweg 112, 21029 Hamburg
Organizer: Jörg Knoche

40C3 DESY Computing Centre

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:26:34 +0100

Peek behind the scenes of the computing centre at DESY, one of the world’s leading accelerator research centres: tape library, HPC cluster, storage, and the cooling, power and network that keep it all running.

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The DESY, short for Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (German Electron Synchrotron) in Hamburg-Bahrenfeld runs particle accelerators and large-scale experiments that produce enormous amounts of data. The tour starts with a short talk on what DESY does and which role IT plays in it. You’ll visit the computing centre: the tape library, the HPC cluster and the storage systems, as well as the infrastructure behind them – cooling, power, network and the control room.

The tour is run by DESY’s IT team, so the focus is on IT technology and on the requirements of current experiments; the research itself isn’t covered in depth. At the end there is time for questions – and maybe even answers.

Before your visit

The computing centre is loud; DESY provides disposable earplugs. Please follow the guides’ instructions at all times.

Taking photos for personal usage is permitted – DESY would be happy to get links to them afterwards.

Please arrive at the Hackertours desk at the advertised time. A guide will bring you from the Hackertours desk to DESY. A map of the DESY campus is available by visiting https://campus.desy.de

Accessibility

There is a large ramp at the entrance of building 2a, and there are no steps in the computing centre itself. An accessible toilet is on the basement floor.

Details

Tours:
- Day 2 (28 December):
  - 14:15 in German Book now iCal download Mon 28.12. 14:15|Google calendar Mon 28.12. 14:15
  - 14:45 in English Book now iCal download Mon 28.12. 14:45|Google calendar Mon 28.12. 14:45
- Day 3 (29 December):
  - 14:15 in German Book now iCal download Tue 29.12. 14:15|Google calendar Tue 29.12. 14:15
  - 14:45 in English Book now iCal download Tue 29.12. 14:45|Google calendar Tue 29.12. 14:45
Duration: 2 hours (excluding return travel)
- Tour: 40 minutes
- Travel: 1 hour
Language: German or English, depending on the date
Cost: free
Meeting time at Hackertours Desk: as mentioned above.
Location: DESY, building 2a (IT), Notkestraße 85, 22607 Hamburg
Organizer: DESY

40C3 Fire and Rescue Station Barmbek

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 22:25:35 +0100

One of Hamburg’s busiest professional fire stations, Barmbek also houses a specialist high-angle rescue unit for operations beyond the reach of a turntable ladder.

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Fire and Rescue Station Barmbek is one of Hamburg’s busiest professional fire stations. Alongside fire and ambulance services, it houses a specialist high-angle rescue unit for operations beyond the reach of a turntable ladder. Last year, visitors saw the electric fire engine then based there; it has since moved to another station for trial operations. This year, visitors are again welcome for a brief introduction to the station’s work.

Before your visit

As this is an active station, an emergency may shorten the visit or mean no crew is available. An on-duty responder leads the tour, and operational duties take priority.

Details

Tour: Day 4 (30 December) 09:15 Book now iCal download Wed 30.12. 09:15|Google calendar Wed 30.12. 09:15
Duration: 3 hours (excluding return travel)
- Tour: 2 hours
- Travel: 40 minutes
Language: German
Cost: free
Meeting time at Hackertours Desk: as mentioned above.
Location: Feuer- und Rettungswache Barmbek, Hamburg-Nord

40C3 Planetarium: Imagine Dragons – Dimensional Voyager

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:24:27 +0100

The music of Imagine Dragons as an immersive full-dome show: 360° sound, 360° visuals and lasers under the star dome of the Planetarium Hamburg.

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The Planetarium Hamburg turns its star dome into a pulsating universe of color, light and motion for the music of Imagine Dragons. The immersive show follows a brave dimension traveler who gets lost in the endless expanse of the universe after passing through mysterious portals. On the search for a way back home, he has to face seemingly unsolvable challenges and explore strange worlds in which the line between reality and fantasy blurs.

Songs such as “Believer”, “Enemy”, “It’s Time” and “On Top of the World” play in atmospheric 360° surround sound, while 360° visuals and modern laser technology fill the dome.

Visit the Planetarium

We have reserved tickets for you. Please meet at the Hackertours desk (Foyer at Eingang Mitte) at the meeting time listed for this tour: you will get your tickets there. The Planetarium is located in the Stadtpark, about one hour from Messe Hamburg by public transport. The show ends around 22:45; the way back to the Messe takes about one hour again.

Before your visit

Health notice: Light and laser effects during this show can trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy. In addition, light, odorless fog is used; it is harmless to health.

Please be at the Hackertours desk at the meeting time listed for the tour and at the Planetarium at least 20 minutes before the show starts. For safety reasons there is no admission after the show has started, and you cannot re-enter if you leave the dome during the show.

Small bags may be taken into the dome. Large bags and backpacks have to be left at the cloakroom. Food and drinks are not allowed in the dome.

Accessibility

The Planetarium is located in a park; after using public transit please account for a 5-10 minutes walk from bus stop “Stadtpark (Planetarium)” on a level, concrete-paved footpath.

The foyer is step-free and the dome (“Sternensaal”) can be reached by lift. There are special wheelchair spaces in the dome, which we have to arrange with the Planetarium. If you are dependent on a wheelchair, please let us know via e-mail before booking. Thank you very much!

Details

Tour: Day 0 (26 December) 20:25 Book now iCal download Sat 26.12. 20:25|Google calendar Sat 26.12. 20:25
Duration: 2.5 hours (excluding return travel)
- Tour: 45 minutes
- Travel: 1 hour
Language: German and English
Cost: € 16.00
Meeting time at Hackertours Desk: as mentioned above.
Location: Planetarium Hamburg, Linnering 1 (Stadtpark), 22299 Hamburg
Organizer: Planetarium Hamburg

40C3 Planetarium: The Dark Side of the Moon

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:24:27 +0100

A full-dome tribute to Pink Floyd: all ten tracks of “The Dark Side of the Moon” in surround sound, with visuals on the star dome that play with time and space.

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An excursion into the universe and at the same time a tribute to one of the most successful rock bands of all time: Pink Floyd. For the 50th anniversary of the cult album, the Planetarium Hamburg completely remastered its popular show.

For more information visit the official website of the Planetarium and click the language flag at the top right for an English translation.

Visit the Planetarium

Please meet at the Hackertours desk (Foyer at Eingang Mitte) at the meeting time listed for this tour: you will get your tickets there. The Planetarium is located in the Stadtpark, about one hour from Messe Hamburg by public transport. The show ends around 20:00; the way back to the Messe takes about one hour again.

Before your visit

Health notice: Light and laser effects during this show can trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy. In addition, light, odorless fog is used; it is harmless to health.

Small bags may be taken into the dome. Large bags and backpacks have to be left at the cloakroom. Food and drinks are not allowed in the dome.

Accessibility

The Planetarium is located in a park; after using public transit please account for a 5-10 minutes walk from bus stop “Stadtpark (Planetarium)” on a level, concrete-paved footpath.

Details

Tour: Day 1 (27 December) 17:45 Book now iCal download Sun 27.12. 17:45|Google calendar Sun 27.12. 17:45
Duration: 2.5 hours (excluding return travel)
- Tour: 45 minutes
- Travel: 1 hour
Language: German and English
Cost: € 15.00
Meeting time at Hackertours Desk: as mentioned above.
Location: Planetarium Hamburg, Linnering 1 (Stadtpark), 22299 Hamburg
Organizer: Planetarium Hamburg

40C3 Planetarium: The Future of the Universe

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:24:27 +0100

A breathtaking look at the far future: what will happen to Earth, the Sun, the Milky Way and the universe – and what remains when all the stars have gone out?

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What will happen to our Earth, the Sun and the universe? With impressive images and exciting results from current research, the show takes a breathtaking look at the unimaginable.

For more information visit the official website of the Planetarium and click the language flag at the top right for an English translation.

Visit the Planetarium

Please meet at the Hackertours desk (Foyer at Eingang Mitte) at the meeting time listed for this tour: you will get your tickets there. The Planetarium is located in the Stadtpark, about one hour from Messe Hamburg by public transport. The show ends around 15:55; the way back to the Messe takes about one hour again.

Before your visit

Recommended for ages 12 and older.

The show is in German. You can listen to it in English via the Planetarium’s audio service; live parts are not translated.

Small bags may be taken into the dome. Large bags and backpacks have to be left at the cloakroom. Food and drinks are not allowed in the dome.

Accessibility

The Planetarium is located in a park; after using public transit please account for a 5-10 minutes walk from bus stop “Stadtpark (Planetarium)” on a level, concrete-paved footpath.

Details

Tour: Day 2 (28 December) 13:15 Book now iCal download Mon 28.12. 13:15|Google calendar Mon 28.12. 13:15
Duration: 3 hours (excluding return travel)
- Tour: 55 minutes
- Travel: 1 hour
Language: German and English
Cost: € 13.30
Meeting time at Hackertours Desk: as mentioned above.
Location: Planetarium Hamburg, Linnering 1 (Stadtpark), 22299 Hamburg
Organizer: Planetarium Hamburg

40C3 Planetarium: Voyager – The Infinite Journey 3D

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:24:27 +0100

Follow the Voyager probes to the outer planets and beyond: an award-winning 3D full-dome show from Kyiv in the extended version of the Planetarium Hamburg, including the story of the Golden Records. 3D glasses included.

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In this award-winning full-dome production by UmaVision from Kyiv, you follow the two Voyager sister probes in 3D on the 360° dome of the star hall to the outer reaches of our solar system and far beyond. The extended version of the Planetarium Hamburg gives you an idea of the distances and spaces the probes have crossed so far, when they will reach the next stars and how long their odyssey through the Milky Way will continue.

For more information visit the official website of the Planetarium and click the language flag at the top right for an English translation.

Visit the Planetarium

Please meet at the Hackertours desk (Foyer at Eingang Mitte) at the meeting time listed for this tour: you will get your tickets there. The Planetarium is located in the Stadtpark, about one hour from Messe Hamburg by public transport. The show ends around 20:15; the way back to the Messe takes about one hour again.

Before your visit

Recommended for ages 10 and older. 3D glasses are included in the ticket price.

The show is in German. You can listen to it in Ukrainian, English or Spanish via the Planetarium’s audio service; live parts are not translated.

Small bags may be taken into the dome. Large bags and backpacks have to be left at the cloakroom. Food and drinks are not allowed in the dome.

Accessibility

The Planetarium is located in a park; after using public transit please account for a 5-10 minutes walk from bus stop “Stadtpark (Planetarium)” on a level, concrete-paved footpath.

Details

Tour: Day 3 (29 December) 17:55 Book now iCal download Tue 29.12. 17:55|Google calendar Tue 29.12. 17:55
Duration: 2.5 hours (excluding return travel)
- Tour: 45 minutes
- Travel: 1 hour
Language: German and English
Cost: € 14.90
Meeting time at Hackertours Desk: as mentioned above.
Location: Planetarium Hamburg, Linnering 1 (Stadtpark), 22299 Hamburg
Organizer: Planetarium Hamburg

40C3 Old Elbe Tunnel

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:34:52 +0100

A look behind the scenes: The St. Pauli Elbe Tunnel connects the St. Pauli district with the island of Steinwerder. It was built between 1907 and 1911 and was one of the first road tunnels in the world at that time. On this tour, Thomas Heidborn takes you up to the cupola of the head building on the St. Pauli side and mentally back to the time when it all began.

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“Down below” — the Old Elbe Tunnel

The St. Pauli Elbe Tunnel connects the St. Pauli district with the island of Steinwerder. It was built between 1907 and 1911 and was one of the first road tunnels in the world at that time. Today, it is a tourist attraction as well as an important element for mobility in the city. The appearance, the construction with cargo elevators for entire horse-drawn carriages, the neo-Gothic design—everything about this award-winning building testifies to the technological and infrastructural progress of its time. Technology enthusiasts experience the Old Elbe Tunnel as a testament to engineering art and the spirit of innovation of that era with all their senses.

So far, so familiar

On this tour, Thomas Heidborn takes you up to the cupola of the head building on the St. Pauli side and mentally back to the time when it all began. He has been the tunnel supervisor for more than 39 years and knows the details and anecdotes like the back of his hand. You will go through the tunnel, and he will draw your attention to many of the often-hidden details. In the otherwise inaccessible showroom, the small museum on the south side, you will see artifacts, historic machinery, and a large professional model of the entire facility—with moving elevators, of course. The tour concludes with an escorted view across the Elbe River toward St. Pauli, the Landungsbrücken jetties, and the city of Hamburg, which we like to call ”the most beautiful in the world.“

Accessibility

The cupola can only be reached by stairs and is not accessible. Participation is still possible in the other parts of the tour. The walking distance from/to the meeting point is about 1,500 m (5000 ft). The tunnel and showroom have small ledges and bumps, but no steps.

Details

Tours:
- Day 1 (27 December) 12:55 in German Book now iCal download Sun 27.12. 12:55|Google calendar Sun 27.12. 12:55
- Day 2 (28 December) 12:55 in German and English Book now iCal download Mon 28.12. 12:55|Google calendar Mon 28.12. 12:55 – The tour will be presented in German, and an English interpretation will be provided by c3lingo interpreters.
- Day 3 (29 December) 12:55 in German Book now iCal download Tue 29.12. 12:55|Google calendar Tue 29.12. 12:55
Duration: 3.5 hours (excluding return travel)
- Tour: 2 hours
- Travel: 45 minutes
Language: German or bilingual (German and English), depending on the date
Cost: € 19.00
Meeting time at Hackertours Desk: as mentioned above.
Location: St. Pauli Elbtunnel - https://www.hamburg.de/alter-elbtunnel/, directly at Landungsbrücken (U + S Landungsbrücken)
Organizer: prima events GmbH

40C3 Rote Flora

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:34:52 +0100

Explore the history of Rote Flora and the uses of this cultural and political centre in Hamburg’s Sternschanze district.

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The Rote Flora is a cultural and political centre in the Sternschanze district of Hamburg. The Rote Flora stands for (post-)autonomous forms of politics, is used across different movements and is known beyond the region.

Since November 1989, the Rote Flora has managed to retain its squatted status and non-commercial character. On our tour through the building, we will tell you about the history of the project and show you the different ways in which the building can be used.

Image: Source on Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Accessibility

The group walks from the Congress venue to Rote Flora without public transport: approx. 1.5 km (about 1 mile) on city streets, about 30 minutes at group pace. If this walk is difficult for you, feel free to send us an email at ticket@hackertours.hamburg.ccc.de and we will find a solution.

Details

Tours:
- Day 2 (28 December):
  - 15:00 in German Book now iCal download Mon 28.12. 15:00|Google calendar Mon 28.12. 15:00
  - 15:30 in English Book now iCal download Mon 28.12. 15:30|Google calendar Mon 28.12. 15:30
- Day 3 (29 December):
  - 15:00 in German Book now iCal download Tue 29.12. 15:00|Google calendar Tue 29.12. 15:00
  - 15:30 in English Book now iCal download Tue 29.12. 15:30|Google calendar Tue 29.12. 15:30
Duration: 2 hours (excluding return travel)
- Tour: 1.5 hours
- Travel: 15 minutes
Language: German or English, depending on the date
Cost: free
Meeting time at Hackertours Desk: as mentioned above.
Location: Rote Flora, Sternschanze, Hamburg
Organizer: Rote Flora

40C3 Alternative Harbor Cruise

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:33:25 +0200

Choose one of three themed harbor cruises through Germany’s largest seaport. The “Alternative Harbor Tour” focuses on historical, political, and social contexts that tend to be overlooked on other tours.

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Harbor Cruise “Of Treasure Boxes and Pepper Sacks” – The Port of Hamburg in Unequal Global Trade (English)

Where does our coffee come from, where is the world’s largest warehouse for Oriental rugs hidden, and why does poverty-stricken Liberia have one of the largest merchant fleets? This tour takes you behind the façades of brick walls and container bridges. It’s about coffee and cocoa, soybeans and bananas, jeans and arms.

The tour sheds light on the background of global trade with Africa, Asia, and Latin America. It explains why coffee and cocoa have become so cheap, why scrap metal has become a top export, and who profits from the extremely unequal trade between North and South.

Harbor tour “Women’s work in the harbor and at sea” (German)

Women’s work also plays an important role in the history of the port: Coffee sorters in the Speicherstadt and workers from Poland at the Reiherstieger wool combing factory go on strike for their rights. At the same time, the trafficking of girls at the Amerikahöft in the emigrant barracks experiences a sharp increase: this is what happened in Hamburg at the turn of the 19th to the 20th century. These jobs no longer exist today. Many women at sea are organized in the Verband Frauen zur See (Women at Sea Association): former fish workers in the GDR fleet, captains, engineers, women working in the service industry…

Using the example of the oil mill, you will learn about the connection between IMF requirements and migrant women in sex work and other service industries.

Harbor tour “Pirates!? Glorious scoundrels or outcasts of this world?” (German)

What does piracy have to do with international fish theft off the coast of Somalia? Who is using Somalia’s waters as a dumping ground? What is the story behind the weapons on the captured “MS Faina”? Who are the young men from Somalia? And what does “security” mean in the Gulf of Aden? The criminal proceedings before the Hamburg Regional Court dealt with legal issues. In cooperation with the Hamburg group kein mensch ist illegal (no one is illegal), our harbor tour sheds light on the political background.

Accessibility

The pier and the launch cannot be accessed directly in a wheelchair. Getting on and off the vessel requires navigating steps, and both the vessel and the pier are in constant motion.

Details

Tours:
- Day 1 (27 December) 13:30 Pirates!? in German Book now iCal download Sun 27.12. 13:30|Google calendar Sun 27.12. 13:30
- Day 2 (28 December) 13:30 Women’s work in the harbor and at sea in German Book now iCal download Mon 28.12. 13:30|Google calendar Mon 28.12. 13:30
- Day 3 (29 December) 13:30 Of Treasure Boxes and Pepper Sacks in English Book now iCal download Tue 29.12. 13:30|Google calendar Tue 29.12. 13:30
Duration: 3 hours (excluding return travel)
- Tour: 2 hours
- Travel: 30 minutes
Language: German or English, depending on the date
Cost: € 25.50
Meeting time at Hackertours Desk: as mentioned above.
Location: Landungsbrücken
Organizer: Hafengruppe Hamburg

40C3 Alster Steamer St. Georg

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:49:22 +0200

We will discover Hamburg from its most beautiful side - on board of the oldest and only genuine Alster steamer, the “St. Georg” from 1876. The crew, consisting of the captain, the engineer and the conductor, will take us on a trip back in time on the faithfully restored steamship “St. Georg”.

Round trip across the Alster with a view of the night skyline

On this exclusive one-hour tour starting at the Jungfernstieg, we will sail from the Inner to the Outer Alster and also take a look at some of the canals and tributaries.

The Alster Steamer „St. Georg“

Built at Hamburg’s Reiherstieg shipyard in 1876 for the Alster shipping company of H. E. Justus as the “Falke”, the steamer “St. Georg” is today the oldest preserved operational vehicle of Hamburg’s local transport system and also the oldest steamship in Germany.

For 63 years, “St. Georg” was in use as a regular service steamer from Jungfernstieg to Barmbek to Von-Essen-Straße, Mühlenkamp and Winterhuder Fährhaus. In 1911, it was converted into a flush-decker and renamed “Galatea”. In 1919, Hochbahn AG, the transport company of Hamburg, took over the steamer. In 1936, the transport company renamed the steamer “St. Georg”.

After the war, the ship found a new home, via detours, on the Havel and the Wannsee in Berlin - initially as the motor ship “Deutschland” and later under the name of “Planet”.

In 1988, imminent scrapping gave birth to the idea of rescuing the shipwreck and founding the association “Alsterdampfschiffahrt”. The “revival” was achieved at the shipyard in Dresden-Laubegast. There, the steamer was given back its old appearance from the 1930s. In addition, the shipyard gave the steamer a new heart: an old two-cylinder steam engine. Since 1994, the ship has been sailing, alive and kicking, under steam again as “St. Georg” on the Alster.

Accessibility

The pier and the launch cannot be accessed directly in a wheelchair. Getting on and off the vessel requires navigating steps, and both the vessel and the pier are in constant motion.

Details

Tours:
- Day 1 (27 December) 16:30 Book now iCal download Sun 27.12. 16:30|Google calendar Sun 27.12. 16:30
- Day 2 (28 December) 16:30 Book now iCal download Mon 28.12. 16:30|Google calendar Mon 28.12. 16:30
- Day 3 (29 December) 16:30 Book now iCal download Tue 29.12. 16:30|Google calendar Tue 29.12. 16:30
Duration: 2.5 hours (excluding return travel)
- Tour: 1.5 hours
- Travel: 30 minutes
Language: German
Cost: € 11.50
Meeting time at Hackertours Desk: as mentioned above.
Location: Jungfernstieg, Anleger 7 (metro and urban railway station “Jungfernstieg”)
Organizer: Verein Alsterdampfschiffahrt e.V.

40C3 The Karolinenviertel—Between the Slaughterhouse, the Artistic Life, and a Turbulent History

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:49:22 +0200

A neighborhood full of stories, contrasts, and surprising discoveries!

Small, colorful, lively, and steeped in history—the Karolinenviertel is one of Hamburg’s most exciting and unique neighborhoods. On our walking tour, we’ll discover a neighborhood that has reinvented itself time and again and has retained its very special charm to this day.

We’ll embark on an exciting journey through time and learn how a simple working-class neighborhood became a popular gathering place for artists, creatives, and individualists.

We’ll take a brief look at the history of Hamburg’s former slaughterhouse and learn just how hard people’s daily work lives used to be. We’ll discover the Vorwerk-Stift Artists’ House, whose history is closely tied to 19th-century social welfare and which today offers artists a place to live and work.

Another stop takes us to the former school for the poor. Here, we’ll learn how children from modest backgrounds were educated in the past and how educational opportunities have changed over the centuries.

Of course, a stroll down the famous Marktstraße is a must. Small shops, quirky boutiques, studios, cafés, and street art all contribute to the neighborhood’s unique character. The history of the Israelite Girls’ School also reveals another important and moving facet of this neighborhood.

Look forward to a varied walking tour featuring surprising stories, historical insights, and many fascinating encounters with Hamburg’s past and present.

Join us in discovering the Karolinenviertel—a part of Hamburg that’s different and, for that very reason, so special!

Accessibility

Expect to walk about 5 km. Hamburg is flat, and there should be no staircases or steps.

Details

Tours:
- Day 1 (27 December):
  - 12:00 in German Book now iCal download Sun 27.12. 12:00|Google calendar Sun 27.12. 12:00
  - 14:00 in German Book now iCal download Sun 27.12. 14:00|Google calendar Sun 27.12. 14:00
- Day 2 (28 December):
  - 12:00 in German Book now iCal download Mon 28.12. 12:00|Google calendar Mon 28.12. 12:00
  - 14:00 in English Book now iCal download Mon 28.12. 14:00|Google calendar Mon 28.12. 14:00
- Day 3 (29 December):
  - 12:00 in German Book now iCal download Tue 29.12. 12:00|Google calendar Tue 29.12. 12:00
  - 14:00 in German Book now iCal download Tue 29.12. 14:00|Google calendar Tue 29.12. 14:00
Duration: 1.5 hours
Language: German or English, depending on the date
Cost: € 16.00
Meeting time at Hackertours Desk: as mentioned above.
Location: Just a few steps away from the Messe.
Organizer: Katja Kruse

40C3 Tour of the Giants

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:49:22 +0200

On this three-hour bus tour, we will travel back in time: learn more about the fascinating, more than 800 years spanning history and ongoing modernization of the Port of Hamburg!

In the historic warehouse complex Speicherstadt (German for “warehouse city”) and at the oldest preserved port facilities in the Port of Hamburg, the “50er Schuppen” (German for “the 50’s sheds”), the time of conventional goods handling with crates, sacks and barrels is brought back to life. While crossing the Köhlbrand Bridge, we will have the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking view over the huge port area from a height of almost 60 meters (196.85 feet).

Then, our bus driver will switch on the distinctive warning lights on the roof - and take us right into the heart of the action: huge container gantry cranes, high-legged straddle carriers, driverless transport platforms - welcome indeed to the exciting world of logistics!

During the tour, expert guides will explain all the technical and logistical details and leave none of your questions unanswered.

Terminals

Two of the four terminals each are available to us for the Tour of the Giants:

Burchardkai/CTB

Burchardkai/CTB is the oldest and largest container handling terminal in the Port of Hamburg. It handles almost a third of all the containers. 30 container gantry cranes work on thousands of ships that dock here every year. Several hundred rail wagons are loaded and unloaded every day.

Containerterminal Altenwerder/CTA

The Altenwerder/CTA container terminal is an impressive example of largely automated logistics. We will show you driverless, computer-controlled transport platforms up close, which move the containers back and forth between the quayside and block storage as if by magic.

O’Swaldkai

A good 500,000 tons of tropical fruits, cars and heavy cargo are handled at the O’Swaldkai multi-purpose terminal every year. In addition, the liner services coming from South and Central America can handle general cargo and containers at the multi-purpose terminal.

Hansaport

Hansaport is Germany’s largest seaport terminal for iron ore and coal. Inconspicuous from the outside, pure high-tech on the inside: More than 10% of Hamburg’s total port throughput is handled here, or around 15 million tons of incoming tonnage per year.

Before your visit

You will have to present the original document of a valid identity card, passport or residence permit on the bus, matching the name you gave when you bought the ticket. This also applies to children. Please leave your luggage in the hotel safe or at the wardrobe at the Hamburg Messe (HMC).

During the “Tour of the Giants”, the bus will take us to high-security areas that are subject to the ISPS code (identity card or similar obligatory). Please enter the surnames and first names of the participants when booking the tour. We will have to transmit this data to the organizer in advance.

Children: The minimum age for participation in the harbor tour is 4 years. Please note that the tour has a complex technical structure and is suitable for small children only to a limited extent. Depending on the interests and patience of the children, we recommend participation from approx. 6 to 8 years of age at the earliest.

Accessibility

Our bus has a lift. However, the on-board toilet, that is available in emergency cases, is not accessible. If you are dependent on a wheelchair, please let us know via e-mail before booking the tour. Thank you very much!

Details

Tours:
- Day 1 (27 December) 17:30 in German Book now iCal download Sun 27.12. 17:30|Google calendar Sun 27.12. 17:30
- Day 2 (28 December) 17:30 in English Book now iCal download Mon 28.12. 17:30|Google calendar Mon 28.12. 17:30
- Day 3 (29 December) 17:30 in German Book now iCal download Tue 29.12. 17:30|Google calendar Tue 29.12. 17:30
Duration: 4 hours
Language: German or English, depending on the date
Cost: € 38.00
Meeting time at Hackertours Desk: as mentioned above.
Location: The tour starts and ends at Messe Hamburg (Eingang Mitte), just outside the Hackertours desk.
Organizer: Reisering Hamburg RRH GmbH

40C3 Train Museum Lokschuppen Aumühle

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:49:22 +0200

You enjoyed the light railway at the Camp? You would like to try it out, maybe even drive it yourself?

You watched the Remote Stellwerk Experience and would like to lay hands on the levers of real signal tours and run virtual trains as a signal master yourself?

At the Train Museum Lokschuppen Aumühle, the Verein Verkehrsamateure und Museumsbahn e. V. has collected and restored trains from 150 years of railroad history, among them multiple generations of Hamburg urban railways. We will use the light railway and take a tour around the grounds of the museum and to its exhibits. Competent volunteer members explain the history of the moving stock, the signal tours and safety equipment, track construction and many other aspects. Where possible, we will show you everything in operation - technology you can touch!

Accessibility

The tour is accessible with some limitations. The gravel road from the railway station “Aumühle” to the Lokschuppen Aumühle covers a height difference of about 15m (49.21 ft). The ground at the museum is partially very uneven. You cannot reach the inside of the vehicles by elevator; some of the stairways are very steep and have very high steps.

Details

Tour: Day 2 (28 December) 11:30 Book now iCal download Mon 28.12. 11:30|Google calendar Mon 28.12. 11:30
Duration: 4.5 hours (excluding return travel)
- Tour: 3 hours
- Travel: 1 hour 15 minutes
Language: German and English
Cost: free
Meeting time at Hackertours Desk: as mentioned above.
Location: Am Mühlenteich, 21521 Aumühle
Organizer: VVM