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Hamburg – Germany's Most Popular Stag Do City

Germany’s second largest city (but biggest stag do destination) is often cast into Berlin’s shadow – but luckily for you, that means Hamburg is less crowded and has more availability. With over 40 activities to choose from, a great range of accommodation and beer for breakfast, lunch and dinner – we’ll see you there!

AUTHOR:Hannah SowerbyContent Writer
  • Article Updated: 27/02/2025
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Best Hamburg Nightlife Areas for a Stag Do

Germany’s second largest city is home to its very own Red Light District, Reeperbahn, as well as hundreds of quirky German bars and clubs. In fact, Hostelworld.com recently deemed Hamburg the best place in the world for a night out, beating the likes of Amsterdam, Berlin and Barcelona. If you’re wondering which nightlife area would best suit your group, read on.

  • A view of Reeperbahn
    • Buzzing,
    • Iconic,
    • Risqué

    St. Pauli (Reeperbahn)

    If you’re after a more PG stag do, stop reading now. Often referred to as ‘Hamburg’s most sinful mile’, what goes on tour, must stay on tour, when hitting St. Pauli. Home to Hamburg’s answer to The Red Light District (Reeperbahn), St. Pauli is a district of the city draws stag dos in their masses, for obvious reasons. The main thoroughfare is made up of the ‘Red Light’ strip, much like Amsterdam’s, with its sex shops, erotic shows and red-lit windows. Other adjoining off-shoot streets play host to cabaret theatres, bars with live music and trendy restaurants. It’s also the spot where The Beatles famously started their career, back in 1960, so watch out for tribute bands springing up in every bar. Luckily for you, everything is within 930m of each other (trust us, we measured it and everything), meaning you won’t have to waste your time trying to arrange a taxi in your finest butchered GCSE German. FC St. Pauli play just around the corner in their home games at Millerntorstadion, so, as you can imagine, this area gets pretty rowdy on match days – and the atmosphere is like nothing you’ll have ever experienced before.

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    • Laid-back,
    • Stylish,
    • Alternative

    Sternschanze

    With a totally different vibe to St. Pauli, Sternschanze has a much more laid-back, hipster and refined atmosphere. Popular with more sophisticated stag groups, who still like their fair share of booze, live music and attractive women, but don’t fancy quite such an unruly night, Sternschanze is a bohemian lad pad. Through the day, Sternschanze has plenty of cool restaurants and bars whose menus have seriously good food on offer (to soak up some of that beer). Come nightfall, the district seamlessly transforms into a late night bar-heavy paradise, with neon lights and flaming drinks luring you in off the streets. This area draws more of a mixed crowd, including tourists, locals and Erasmus students alike, all absorbing the culture and getting drunk together.

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Top 10 Stag Friendly Hamburg Pubs & Clubs 2025

With the more chilled out Sternschanze area to its name, as well as the world-renowned red lights of the Reeperbahn, there's something for all tastes in Hamburg. Here are our top 10 recommended stag do-friendly bars in the city.

  • Hofbräu Hamburg

    Esplanade 6, 20354

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    The Hofbrauhaus group, which translates to 'Royal Brewery', started in sixteenth century Munich – and it's a tradition that is continued today. Essentially, it's one huge space where everyone drinks, eats and dances on the tables, all to a backdrop of live Oompah bands. There are two Hofbrauhauses in Hamburg, but the one we’d recommend the most is on the Esplanade – which was the first beer hall outside of Bavaria to open its doors. Serving freshly tapped Hofbrau beer from the original brewery in Munich, in an authentic German setting, you won’t get a more traditional setting than this – apart from being a p*ss up, it’s semi-cultural too. Despite its size, Hofbrauhaus can get really packed, especially on the weekends, which adds to its rowdy, beer-swilling vibe – make sure to get yourselves reserved tables before you head out.

    • Opening Times: Mon – Thurs: 10:00 – 00:00
      Fri – Sat: 10:00 – 01:00
      Sun: 10:00 – 00:00

    • No. of Bars: One huge bar

    • Sports:No

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:Yes, Oompah bands

    • Fancy Dress:Yes

  • Absinth Bar

    Schanzenstraße 101, 20357

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    We’ve all got that one mate who drinks the others under the table – and this bar will put him to the test. Illegal in many countries, Absinth is the Devil’s spirit. Literally. It’s either naturally green or colourless and is truly as potent as they come, sending you from totally sober to drunken legend in a few shots. If you’ve never been brave enough to try absinth, there’s no better time than on your stag do in Hamburg – and this Absinth Bar is the ultimate venue to lose your absinth virginity. The ambiance of the bar is minimalist, dark and moody, with a bright green glow (no, that’s not just the absinth skewing your vision). They’ve got a huge range of different absinths on the menu for you to try, all well-presented, some even flaming – but they’ll all end with you in the same state... on your back at half seven. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

    • Opening Times: Mon: 12:00 – 17:00, 20:00 – 00:00
      Tues: 20:00 – 00:00
      Weds: 19:00 – 00:00
      Thurs – Sun: 20:00 – 00:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:No

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:No

    • Fancy Dress:Yes, tasteful

  • Le Fonque

    Juliusstraße 33, 22769

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    Why not try something a bit different, as you step back to the bygone era of proper vinyl in the effortlessly cool Le Fonque. Behind its mysterious black and red façade, this small and intimate joint has low leather seating and a suggestive shimmer under its neon-red lighting. This popular hangout for lively locals is super laid-back and hosts nightly DJs playing the very best in funk and soul to packed dancefloors. You’ll be pleased to hear that unlike surrounding bars, the drinks prices in Le Fonque are very pocked friendly, leaving extra cash in those stag do funds. When partying here, you’ve also got a whole range of eateries around the corner for those inevitable late-night munchies.

    • Opening Times: Mon – Thurs: 21:00 – 03:00
      Fri – Sat: 21:00 – 05:00
      Sun: 21:00 – 03:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:No

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:Yes, tasteful

  • Clockers

    Paul-Roosen-Straße 27, 22767

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    Notoriously difficult to find, Clockers is widely regarded as one of Hamburg’s best kept secrets and an absolute must on any slightly more sophisticated stag do. Look out for the discrete doorbell and buzz your way in, like some sort of exclusive 1920s speakeasy rocketed into modern day life. Once you’re in, it’s almost like a treehouse with moss-lined walls, neatly piled wood and fairy lights lining branches hanging from the ceiling. The expertly trained staff will be waiting on hand to recommend something which suits every individual palette, whether you’re after something safe that you know and love, or want to try something a bit new on your stag do. It’s even got its own house-distilled Clockers Gin, which you can enjoy in the main bar or in the library-esque upper-floor that’s all woody tones, soft lighting and Chesterfield seating. Plus, as you’re just a five minute walk from Reeperbahn, you can have a few drinks in this mystical Narnia-esque world before heading out to get your red light fix.

    • Opening Times: Mon – Tues: Closed
      Weds – Thurs: 20:00 – 01:00
      Fri – Sat: 20:00 – 03:00
      Sun: Closed

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:No

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • The Chug Club

    Taubenstraße 13, 20359

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    This bar pretty much represents everything about stag dos in Hamburg. Chug, chug, chug. Just off Reeperbahn, The Chug Club doesn’t look anything from the outside, but step in for an experience you won’t forget. This temple to spirits (yes, the alcoholic kind) knows the perfect alchemy to concocting high-end drinks. However, these are not just your usual kind of drinks. The simple concept of this complex bar, is to fill small glasses (chugs) with your favourite flavours, each with their own potency, starting at high and ending in lethal. An average five chug tray is going to cost you around €20, so it’s not the cheapest in the area but it’s certainly worth it. It won’t take many chugs before you’re on your knees, trust us.

    • Opening Times: Mon – Thurs: 18:00 - 01:00
      Fri – Sat: 18:00 - 02:00
      Sun: 18:00 – 01:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:No

    • Beer Garden:Small outdoor seating area

    • Live Music:No

    • Fancy Dress:Yes, tasteful

  • GAGA

    Spielbudenpl. 21/22, 20359

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    Located within St. Pauli, GAGA spans multiple areas, is open ‘til 6am and knows how to have a good time. As soon as you walk in off the street, you’ll be transported to a booze soaked wonderland which you’ll never want to leave. This edgy warehouse-esque venue knows how to host a proper club night with lively bar staff concocting awesome drinks, people dressed in quirky costumes whipping the crowd up into a frenzy and playing some of the biggest and most popular chart topping tunes. GAGA has extremely popular club nights most weekends, including ‘Deja-Vu House Classic’ which combines the biggest hits of 25 years of electronic music and ‘80s Lovers’ which does exactly as it says on the tin.

    • Opening Times: Mon – Fri: Closed
      Sat: 22:30 – 06:00
      Sun: Closed

    • No. of Bars: Three

    • Sports:No

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:No

    • Fancy Dress:Yes, tasteful

  • Lehmitz

    Reeperbahn 17, 20359

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    Since opening its doors back in 1945, the Reeperbahn nightlife scene has been revolutionised by Lehmitz. The truly unique ambiance attracts people from all different walks of life, and unites all visitors encouraging them to get up and dance on their chairs and tables, swilling pints as they go in a Bier Keller style p*ss up. What you’ll find cool about this bar is its 40 metre long U-shaped counter that doubles as a stage for live performances; it really gets everyone involved and encourages interaction from the roaring crowds.

    • Opening Times: Mon – Fri: 16:00 – 04:00
      Sat – Sun: 12:00 – 04:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:No

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:Yes

  • Dollhouse Hamburg

    Große Freiheit 11, 22767

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    With its own currency (Dollhouse dollars), Dollhouse is a Hamburg institution. The neon-lit Dollhouse sign will pull you off (steady on) the Reeperbahn and into the illustrious wonderland that’s been entertaining stag parties since opening its doors in 1997. The dark interiors give an illustrious ambiance and having yourself a table dance from one of the dolls will cost you around €30. With sultry pole dancers showcasing their best moves right in front of your eyes and scantily dressed shot girls keeping you topped up through the night, Dollhouse is a recipe for stag do success. There’s also a drinks list as long as your arm, with every spirit you could possibly imagine and then a few more to boot.

    • Opening Times: Mon – Tues: Closed
      Weds – Thurs: 21:00 – 04:00
      Fri – Sat: 21:00 – 05:00
      Sun: Closed

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:No - who's looking at screens...

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:No

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Beerpongbar

    Beerpongbar, Reeperbahn 102, 20359

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    Beerpongbar is Germany's first ever beer pong bar! Here you can enjoy a cracking selection of drinks, whilst challenging your pals to a game or two of beer pong, which is a super fun drinking game involving ping pong balls. There are various ping pong tables about the place so you can play. You can also get tasty pizza here too. This is a dynamic bar with a relaxed vibe. It's very worth hitting up if your group love to get competitive with each other.

    • Opening Times: Mon – Tues: Closed
      Weds: 20:00 - 01:00
      Thurs: 19:00 - 02:00
      Fri: 18:00 - 03:00
      Sat: 17:00 - 04:00
      Sun: Closed

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:No

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Hooters Hamburg St. Pauli

    Reeperbahn 157, 20359

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    Hooters is known for its tasty chicken wings.... and the gorgeous girls who serve them! Found right in the heart of the Reeperbahn, this is the perfect place to stop for some American comfort food and a couple of beers. As well as being a great place for some nosh, it's also Hamburg's biggest sports bar, making it the ideal place to catch the match. Tasty food, cool pints, stunning waitstaff and live sports, what more could you want?!

    • Opening Times: Mon : 17:00 - 22:00
      Tues - Thurs: 17:00 - 22:45
      Fri: 17:00 - 00
      Sat: 13:00 - 00:00
      Sun: 13:00 - 01:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:Yes

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:No

    • Fancy Dress:No

Top 10 Hamburg Stag Do Activities

With everything from beer hall entry and brewery tours, to shooting packages and strippers on-board your own boat, there's plenty of stag activities keep you occupied in Hamburg.

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      Strip Boat

    • And just when you thought boats couldn't get ANY sexier.... Hop on board the strip boat for the ride of your life. You'll enjoy the beautiful sights of the city as well as the beautiful views of a scorching stripper who will perform a hot striptease for 15 glorious minutes. There's a cash bar onboard too.

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      Hofbrauhaus Meal & Beer

    • The Hofbrauhaus group, which translates to 'Royal Brewery', started in the home of Bavaria, Munich, in the 1500s – and it's a tradition that is continued today. Basically, it's one huge space where everyone drinks, eats and dances on the table. We'll sort out you main meal, stein and entertainment from a live Oompah band.

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      Oil Wrestling

    • This cheeky activity will have you thinking 'oil be having some of that'. This oil wrestling session will take place in a private area of a central club. The stag will oil wrestle with two strippers for approx 15 - 20 mins. You'll get two beers each as well.

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      Beer House Tour & 4 Beers

    • Right in the city centre are 2 beer halls just waiting for you to tour them. Receive 4 beers each as you walk around two beer halls for 3.5 hours. A guide will take you around and tell you about the beer and its history here. This is a great activity for beer loving groups that want to learn more about German beer.

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      Dominatrix Show

    • I bet you think a few of your mates need whipping into shape, don't you? Well, your prayers may soon be answered if you snap up this very kinky little package for your stag do to Hamburg that will see the stag put in his place. He'll probably hate you for it, but it'll be super funny...

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      Exclusive Party Boat Cruise

    • Nothing says luxury than a private party cruise for you and your mates for your last night of freedom. Spend an hour dancing, singing and general partying on a boat just for you to tunes of your own choice. Simply connect your phone and blast your music out of the speakers for the ultimate party boat vibes. You can upgrade this package by adding unlimited drinks for the duration of the cruise too.

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      Guided Bar Crawl & Nightclub Entry

    • Let's face it there are a LOT of bars in Hamburg, let us show you to some that are well worth visiting. You'll get to visit three central bars and a nightclub over 4 hours. Your expert English-speaking guide will lead the way.

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      Brazilian Rodizio Meal

    • Rodizio is an all-you-can-eat style restaurant with various grilled meats, which is a concept that originated in Brazil. Here you will enjoy meats brought to you from the spit such as beef, pork, steak, lamb and more. Even better, sexy waitresses in Brazilian outfits will serve your meal. Tasty food and hot waitresses, that’s sure to keep the lads happy!

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      HSV Hamburg Football Stadium Tour

    • Get into the sporting spirit on your last night of freedom, with an epic HSV stadium tour. The Volksparkstadion is the home ground of Bundesliga club, Hamburger SV. It is stated to be amongst the 20 largest football clubs in the world. And, you'll get to go behind the scenes of their huge, 57,000 seater stadium.

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      5-a-side Football

    • Calling all football fanatics, your last night of freedom just wouldn’t be complete without a game of footie. You’ll get hire of the pitch for 90 minutes, ball hire and access to changing facilities. The clue is in the title, but you will play a game of 5-a-side football.

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Top 10 Stag Do Hotels in Hamburg

Our Hamburg stag do accommodation is safe, secure and central – leaving you to concern yourselves with the more important things on this trip, like where that next round of steins is coming from.

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      a&o Hostel Hamburg City

      2 STAR  Hostel

    • Fresh and clean

      Clean and extremely comfortable, this hostel feels as fresh as any hotel while the location is perfect if you need a bit of shuteye after a heavy night on the tiles. Nestled just outside the city centre, it is a great launch pad to hit the bars without the potential headache of a 5am singsong in the street keeping you all awake.

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      Meininger Hamburg

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    • Detox in style

      A pretty snazzy three-star option, this crash pad has a games room to help you detox in comfort - and an on-site bar if you prefer the hair of the dog approach. Located near Altona Railway Station, it is also the perfect base should you want a weekend that's not just centred around the Reeperbahn.

    • Two single beds and a bunkbed in a room at A&O Hostel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof - Rank #3

      a&o Hostel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof

      2 STAR  Hostel

    • Stylish and cool

      A former industrial warehouse that has been converted into a stylish and cool hostel - that's about as German as listening to Kraftwerk in an Audi. And this chic little hostel is an awesome spot, with unbelievably stylish bedrooms and furnishings that wouldn't look out of place in a four-star hotel. A real gem.

    • Glass exterior and sign of Arcotel Onyx during the day - Rank #4

      Arcotel Onyx

      4 STAR  Hotel

    • Set in St. Pauli, home to Reeperbahn

      Set directly in the legendary Reeperbahn district, this 4-star is both comfortable and stylish. The high-quality rooms in Arcotel Onyx have comfy beds, flat screen TVs, iPhone docking stations and minibars included, making it a stag do paradise. Even better there is a fantastic sauna and steam room to sweat off that dive bar-induced hangover.

    • A double bed with a bedside light and a small space to hang clothes at Ibis Budget in Hamburg City - Rank #5

      Ibis Budget Hamburg City

      3 STAR  Hotel

    • Vorsprung durch Technik

      A solid and affordable option, this Ibis is an advert for German efficiency. The communal spaces are nice and open, while the rooms are built for ease. There's everything you need without any clutter, and the location couldn't be much better.

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      a&o Hamburg Reeperbahn

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    • Set directly on Hamburg's Reeperbahn Boulevard

      This fantastic hostel could not be better located for Hamburg's notorious nightlife. Situated in the iconic Reeperbahn, here you are close to the best nightlife venues in Hamburg. The hostel rooms are modern and basic, and many feature en-suite bathrooms whereas others have shared facilities. There's an onsite bar selling German beers.

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      Generator Hamburg

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    • Just minutes from Central Station

      Once a recording studio used by the iconic Beatles, you’ll be staying in a piece of Hamburg history when crashing here. With sleek dorms and private rooms, you’ll have plenty of room to spread out in the Generator.

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      St Joseph

      3 STAR  Hotel

    • Right in the heart of St Pauli

      St Pauli has been Hamburg's coolest district for some time. The footy side are a hipster's favourite, while it is also littered with trendy boozers and the infamous Reeperbahn - so what better place to set up base for a stag weekend than his snug and snazzy spot right in the heart of it. Plus, you even get your brekkie chucked in!

    • A room with double beds and artwork at B&B Hamburg Altona - Rank #9

      B&B Hamburg Altona

      2 STAR  Hotel

    • Budget 2 star located in the lively Ottensen district

      Located in the lively Ottensen district (with bars, restaurants and entertainment galore), this budget-friendly B & B is simple, but makes a fab base for your stay in Hamburg. The airconditioned rooms are bright and modern and have twin beds, Sky TV, free high-speed Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and towels.

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      Ibis budget Hamburg St Pauli Messe

      2 STAR  Hotel

    • Pleasant budget hotel right in the heart of the party

      Situated right in the Reeperbahn area, this simple, but pleasant budget hotel, with 188 rooms, is a fab base for exploring Hamburg. The rooms are bright and modern and have a flatscreen TV, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom with a shower and bathroom products.

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Tick the Cultural Box on Your Hamburg Stag Do

With one of the biggest miniature railways in the world, the oldest fun fair on Earth and more breweries than you can shake a stick at - you don't have to travel far in Hamburg to soak up that local culture.

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    Hamburg's Beaches

    We’re guessing beaches weren’t the first thing you thought of when you discussed having a stag do in Hamburg, but you’d be surprised with the wealth of options for sun, sea and sand lovers out there. Among the many fantastic beachy areas of Hamburg, is Strand Pauli. This urban beach is the epitome of cool, with a laid-back day vibe and a hive of bars and clubs by night. There are even lively beach clubs with dancefloors and top DJs – Ibiza, eat your heart out.

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    Speicherstadt (The Warehouse District)

    20457 Hamburg, Germany

    Adjacent to the harbour (more about that later), the warehouse district stands proudly just above the waterline. These neo-gothic buildings were once used to store goods such as spices and coffee, and have been renovated in recent years to keep their distinctive, Amsterdam-like style. You can take a tour of the area and sample Hamburg’s own Holsten Pilsiner whilst you’re at it, in the hugely popular local eateries that have sprung up all around this edgy district.

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    Groeninger

    Willy-Brandt-Straße 47, 20457 Hamburg, Germany
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    This is one of the oldest breweries in Hamburg, meaning that you’ll sample a slice of history whilst drinking beer – there are no cons to this plan, right? Groeninger brews its own beer, Groninger Pils (with water directly sourced from the famous Luneburg Heath), which you can then tap and drink from old oak barrels for a truly authentic experience. You can also get yourselves some hearty homemade dishes or some speciality small plates whilst you’re there, soaking up that beer in the very best way possible.

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    Miniatur Wunderland

    Kehrwieder 2-4/Block D, 20457, Hamburg, Germany
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    If you’re a bit of an eccentric nerd at heart and remember painting little Warhammer characters before taking them into ‘battle’, or if you just need something cool and cultural to do whilst you’re working off a hangover, you’ll appreciate a trip to Miniatur Wunderland. One of the largest of its kind in the world, this railway is seriously impressive, consisting of miniature versions of Harz, the fictitious city of Knuffingen, the Alps and Austria, Hamburg, America, Scandinavia, Switzerland, a replica of the Hamburg Airport and Italy. It’s constantly being added to, and by 2020, the exhibit is expected to have reached its final construction phase, including at least a total of ten new sections in a model area of over 2,300 m2. We recommend checking it out when it’s all lit up at night, too.

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    Visit a Bierhaus

    We know we’ve mentioned it before, but there’s nothing like the atmosphere of a bierhaus in its home country – think, a UK Bier Keller but more traditional, authentic and, in most cases, cheaper. Hamburg’s extensive choice of cosy Kneipen (that’s German for ‘pubs’ FYI) will leave you with hundreds of options, but our favourite bierhauses on the scene have to be Block Bräu, Altes Mädchen, Schumachers Biergarten (with its extensive beer garden), and, of course, the ultimate Hofbrauhaus.

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    Port and Harbour of Hamburg

    Port of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

    Germany’s largest port is widely considered the ‘Gateway to the World’, covering an area of 73.99 km². Basically, it’s massive and impressive. If you’re not satisfied with just looking around the harbour, you can even climb on-board a Russian submarine and experience the harbour from below the waterline. We reckon that’ll go down well, don’t you? It even plays host to Hamburg Port Festival, the city’s biggest annual event. Taking place in May, this festival attracts over a million visitors each year and celebrates the birthday of the harbour – with fireworks and beer… ‘Tis the German way, after all.

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    Hamburger Dom (Funfair)

    Heiligengeistfeld, 20359 Hamburg, Germany
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    Established in 1329, Hamburger Dom is one of Europe’s oldest funfairs. If you love your rollercoasters and your big wheels, you can’t miss it; it’s even home to the world’s largest portable rollercoaster, Olympic Looping. However, if you prefer your feet firmly on the ground, there are plenty of street vendors serving awesome German food and most importantly, steins of beer. Taking place in late March, late July and late November, if you’re celebrating in your stag do in Hamburg on these dates, we’d 100% recommend checking it out.

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    Fischmarkt (Fish Market)

    Große Elbstraße 2a, 22767 Hamburg, Germany
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    You might be thinking “eh, they’re sending us to a fish market on a stag do, are they crackers?”. The answer is no, we’re not crackers and you’ll thank us later for recommending this one. Every Sunday since 1703, the River Elbe attracts over 70,000 people looking for a good old fashioned knees up. The fish market-turned-street festival has live music, street vendors and beer stalls as far as the eye can see. As it’s by the harbour, the seafood stalls are super popular, where you can get your hands on everything from premium lobster to a fish finger sandwich (there’s always one).

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    Alstervergnugen

    Alster Lake, 20148 Hamburg, Germany

    Catch some of the Alstervergnugen action on your stag do, with a visit to Lake Alster. This annual summer festival sees the lake spring to life with sports including wakeboarding, water-skiing, rowing and sailing. Meanwhile, 500 national and international artists, acrobats and athletes showcase their stuff on dry land, providing entertainment from 10am until midnight. It’s a good spot to people watch with an ice cold beer (read: recover from the night before) and the fireworks display afterwards is pretty cool, too.

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    Reeperbahn

    St. Pauli, Hamburg, Germany

    You don’t need us to recommend the Reeperbahn – the reputation which precedes it is absolutely accurate. Widely regarded as ‘Hamburg’s most sinful mile’, the Reeperbahn is Hamburg’s answer to Amsterdam’s Red Light District. The strip itself is 930 metres exactly and is filled to capacity with back-to-back sex shops, erotic shows and red-lit windows. It’s where The Beatles famously kick started their career back in the 60s and is also just around the corner from FC St. Pauli’s home ground, Millerntorstadion. As it’s listed on our Top 10 Cultural Attractions, that means that you can go home and claim to the missus that you went to those erotic bars and strip clubs for ‘cultural reasons’. You’re welcome.

Staying Safe in Hamburg

Hamburg is is considered generally safe for tourists but it's still worth bearing safety in mind. Here are our top six safety tips:

1

Stick with your group so no one is left wandering off on their own

2

Ensure everyone in the group knows your address accommodation

3

The Reeperbahn can get very lively with people drinking so keep yourselves to yourselves to try not to get into any conflict

4

Keep to the well known areas of Hamburg rather than wandering off into unknown neighbourhoods

5

Be mindful of pickpockets and don't put your valuables where they can be accessed easily

6

Keep to well lit areas

By following these simple safety tips we're sure you'll have a fantastic Hamburg stag do.

Getting to Hamburg

Planes

Planes

Hamburg Airport (or Flughafen Hamburg if you can recall your GSCE German) is the fifth busiest airport in Germany, dealing with over 17 million passengers annually. Located just over five miles north of the city centre, this bustling airport serves as a base for airlines including EasyJet, FlyBe and BMI Regional. Offering flights to and from more than 130 destinations worldwide – including long-hauls like Dubai and Newark – the airport is one of the main reasons that Hamburg is so popular, as it’s just so accessible. A taxi from the airport to the city centre, where most accommodation options can be found, will take around 15 minutes depending on traffic and could cost between €20-30, so we could recommend getting your transfers sorted before you go.

AirportAirline
Bristol Airport BRS → HAMBMI Regional
Edinburgh Airport EDI → HAMEasyJet
London - Gatwick Airport LGW → HAMEasyJet
London - Heathrow Airport LHR → HAMBritish Airways
London - Heathrow Airport LHR → HAMEurowings
London - Heathrow Airport LHR → HAMGerman Wings
London - London City Airport LCY → HAMBritish Airways
London - Luton Airport LTN → HAMEasyJet
Manchester Airport MAN → HAMEasyJet

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Hamburg Airport (or Flughafen Hamburg if you can recall your GSCE German) is the fifth busiest airport in Germany, dealing with over 17 million passengers annually. Located just over five miles north of the city centre, this bustling airport serves as a base for airlines including EasyJet, FlyBe and BMI Regional. Offering flights to and from more than 130 destinations worldwide – including long-hauls like Dubai and Newark – the airport is one of the main reasons that Hamburg is so popular, as it’s just so accessible. A taxi from the airport to the city centre, where most accommodation options can be found, will take around 15 minutes depending on traffic and could cost between €20-30, so we could recommend getting your transfers sorted before you go.

AirportDurationAirline
Birmingham Airport BHX2h 10mFlyBe
Bristol Airport BRS1h 40mBMI Regional
Edinburgh Airport EDI1hr 50mEasyJet
Gatwick London Airport LGW1hr 35mEasyJet
Manchester Airport MAN1hr 45mEasyJet

Getting Around Hamburg

HVV (Hamburg’s Transport Association) is your stag do best mate. No matter what form of transport you choose to take, it’ll ensure that you get from A – B in one piece and for a pretty decent price – having buses, ferries and trains to its name, all accessible by a single ticket. Alternatively, there are bikes, taxis and your own pins to get you about. In other words, sorting out transport for the lads on your Hamburg stag do will be a piece of cake.

Average Prices in Hamburg

Pretty cheap compared to its German counterparts like Berlin and Munich, here are some estimates of the average prices you’re going to be forking out once you’re there

  1. €25 (£22)

    Average Price of a Lap Dance - Rank #1

  2. €2.50 (£2.21)

    Average Price of a Pint - Rank #2

  3. €4 (£3.50)

    Average Price of a Kebab - Rank #3

  4. €11 (£9.70)

    Average Price of a Nightclub Entry - Rank #4

Hamburg Weather

Like much of mainland Europe, Hamburg experiences real highs and lows in temperature, as well as rainfall. The summer months can be scorching, making that beer taste even better, but the cold months are an excuse to get in those bars and get working on your booze jacket (it’s a tough job but somebody has to do it).

September 2025

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Despite being the start of Autumn, September is a great month to have a stag do in Hamburg, as it’s still hot but won’t be uncomfortably sweltering in those bars and clubs.

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Random Hamburg Facts

  1. The Beatles - Rank #1

    The Beatles

    The legendary English band, The Beatles, held their first ever live performance in Hamburg’s Indra Club – which is still open today.

  2. Prostitutes - Rank #2

    Prostitutes

    At its peak, there were around 3,000 prostitutes working in Hamburg’s Red Light District, compared to around 300 nowadays.

  3. Bridges - Rank #3

    Bridges

    There are around 2,500 bridges in Hamburg – more than Amsterdam, London and Venice put together.

Hamburg Stag Do Activities

We've got all the best stag do activities Hamburg has to offer - from Vehicle Vandalising & Strip Boats to Hopperbrau Brewery Visit & Hamburg Stadium Tours.

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*We take pride in our work and all of the information in the guide was correct at the time of publication - 27/02/2025. Probably.

About the Author

A graduate in ‘Drama and Scriptwriting’, Hannah is a comedy nerd that loves to write, travel, party and try new things. She’s been to twenty of LNOF’s locations and is looking forward to visiting many more. Hannah has taken part in lots of activity testing with LNOF from beer bikes to axe throwing to escape rooms to go karting. She’s also stayed in many of LNOF’s accommodation options, so she knows what’s good. As well as copywriting, Hannah has had many plays produced professionally and has written/performed comedy sketches for BBC Newcastle. She also won the Hunter Davies Young Writers Award for her piece of travel writing.

Article Updated: 27/02/2025

Hannah Sowerby

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