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Hamburg
SeeNeustadt-Altstadt

Hauptkirche St. Michaelis

Michel

The youngest and most famous of the five is also the only baroque church. This building is not the original St. Michaelis - that one (built 1647-1669) was destroyed by a lightning strike in 1750. It was not until 1786 that the present church was erected on the site. From the tower (450 steps, or take the elevator) you'll have a great view over the city. Entry to the church is free, but the tower and the crypt cost extra (around €5/person).

Hours
Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow
Weekly hours
Mon9 am–8 pm
Tue9 am–8 pm
Wed9 am–8 pm
Thu9 am–8 pm
Fri9 am–8 pm
Sat9 am–8 pm
Sun9 am–8 pm

Listing from Wikivoyage: Hamburg/Neustadt-Altstadt, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.