Para empezar: la Speicherstadt de Hamburgo es única en el mundo. Los edificios Bachstein de estilo neogótico se construyeron sobre pilotes de roble entre 1883 y 1927 y están situados en la antigua zona del puerto franco. Hoy en día, la Speicherstadt es incluso Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la UNESCO y atrae a millones de visitantes cada año con sus canales, puentes y almacenes.

La Speicherstadt de Hamburgo es única en el mundo.

¿Qué hace tan especial a la Speicherstadt?

La mezcla de historia y uso es particularmente emocionante: muchos edificios siguen en uso activo como almacenes, mientras que otros albergan museos, exposiciones, cafés o salas de exposiciones - por ejemplo el Gewürzmuseum, el Speicherstadtmuseum o el famoso Miniatur Wunderland. Un paseo en barco por los canales o un paseo por las calles empedradas le darán una impresión directa de cómo se manipulaban las mercancías entre tierra y agua en aquella época. Especialmente en marea alta y debido a las mareas del Elba, el paisaje urbano cambia casi constantemente.

¿Sabías que la Speicherstadt fue incluida en 2015 en la Lista del Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO junto con el barrio vecino de Kontorhaus? El factor decisivo fue la inusual combinación de arquitectura portuaria funcional, edificios neogóticos de ladrillo y la estrecha conexión entre la ciudad y las vías fluviales.

La Speicherstadt incluye, entre otras cosas:

• Miniatur Wunderland: la maqueta de trenes más grande del mundo atrae a millones de visitantes cada año.
• Miniatur Wunderland: la maqueta de trenes más grande del mundo atrae a millones de visitantes cada año.
• Mazmorra de Hamburgo: una cámara de los horrores que narra de forma entretenida los capítulos oscuros de la historia de la ciudad.
• Museo de las Especias: aquí podrás aprenderlo todo sobre el mundo de las especias y su historia.
• Museo de las Especias.
• Speicherstadtmuseum: este museo arroja luz sobre los orígenes y el significado de la Speicherstadt
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  Consejo: Un paseo por la Speicherstadt merece especialmente la pena al atardecer, cuando luce sus luces más hermosas.

1. You will find there over 20 bridges, including the famous Poggenmühlenbrücke.
2. Until 2003, the Speicherstadt was officially customs-free territory – goods such as carpets, coffee, and cocoa were stored here without import duties.
3. For decades, the Speicherstadt was the largest carpet transshipment point in the world for hand-knotted Oriental carpets. Some were even beaten and sorted on the floors of the warehouses.
4. Many streets in the Speicherstadt exist officially – but are only waterways, called Fleets. For example, the “Kehrwiederfleet” or “Brooksfleet.”
5. The Speicherstadt was the first fully electrically lit district of Hamburg, which was considered revolutionary at the end of the 19th century and implemented as a prestige project of the city.
6. The Speicherstadt was built on over 3,000 oak piles driven into the ground to stabilize the moist marshland of the harbor – a gigantic foundation project.
7. During World War II, almost half of the Speicherstadt was damaged or destroyed by bombs; many buildings were later reconstructed with original materials.
8. The storage blocks of the Speicherstadt are systematically labeled with letters such as “Block R” or “Block P”, which allows for quick orientation in the dense network of canals and buildings.
9. The Speicherstadt was the model for the board game “The Speicherstadt,” developed by Hamburg game designer Stefan Feld, which focuses on trade and warehouse management.
10. Some facades of the Speicherstadt are adorned with intricate terracotta ornaments, including grotesques, masks, and floral motifs – they were often overlooked but originally served as protective symbolism.
11. The Speicherstadt served, among other things, as a visual model for the video game “Anno 1800,” in which players build industrial harbor complexes – including brick aesthetics and canal systems.

Adults and history enthusiasts can learn a lot about the harbor, trade history, and architecture during tours. For children, the Miniature Wonderland is especially a highlight, located right in the Speicherstadt.

The customs museum or a harbor boat tour through the canals also make the visit exciting for families. Those who enjoy photography or simply strolling through unique neighborhoods will find plenty to explore. As a walker and photographer, you will discover picturesque alleys and bridges for numerous photo opportunities.

A visit to the Speicherstadt itself is free of charge. There are no admission fees for the quarter itself, this only applies to individual attractions.

Tip: Combi tickets often offer price advantages when visiting several attractions.

The Speicherstadt is open 365 days a year and around the clock. You only need to pay attention to opening hours if you want to visit, for example, a restaurant or museum. Here, very different opening hours apply, with the core opening hours being between 10 AM and 6 PM.

The Speicherstadt is a versatile place that connects history and the present in a small space. Whether you are visiting Hamburg for the first time or have been here many times before, a tour through the Speicherstadt always offers new perspectives. Particularly rewarding is the visit in combination with a boat tour or the Miniatur Wunderland. Ideal for everyone who wants to experience Hamburg's maritime heritage – compact, authentic, and very close up.