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Classical Afternoons in Hamburg

Skip the expensive main hall and find the city's best acoustics in a museum setting.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe

    Head to the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe. It hosts small concerts nearly every day at a fraction of the Laeiszhalle's price. The programs often feature early keyboard music or curated selections that rival the big halls.

  2. 10:45

    Destille

    Walk one minute to Destille. This cake restaurant inside the museum grounds is the perfect spot for a break. You can access the restaurant with a free "Freiraumticket". Order a slice of their famous self-made cake buffet to enjoy in the quiet atmosphere.

  3. 11:30

    Nasch

    Take a short four-minute walk to Nasch. This shop is open from 09:30 to 18:00. Pick up some local treats or snacks to keep with you as you explore the surrounding area.

  4. 12:00

    Restaurant Cox

    Walk eleven minutes to Restaurant Cox for lunch. This trendy spot serves consistently good international and local German cuisine. If you want to save money, take advantage of their value lunch deal: a two-course menu for just €11.

Local tip

Check the museum website for the specific concert schedule before you go, as programs change daily. Restaurant Cox is closed on Sundays and Mondays, so plan your lunch day accordingly.

Check before you go

  • Restaurant Cox is closed on Su-Mo. Check the schedule for Tu-Fr 12:00-14:30,18:00-22:30; Sa 18:00-22:30.
  • Destille is closed on Mondays. Sep-May 11:00-17:00, Th 11:00-20:00; Jun-Aug 11:00-17:00, Th 11:00-18:00, Mo off, Th[1] 11:00-20:00; Dec 24,25,31 off.
  • Nasch is open Mo-Su 09:30-18:00.

Worth knowing

  • Restaurant Cox is open at 12:00 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr

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