St. Nikolai Church

Church Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

What to expect

The St. Nikolai Memorial is a place of remembrance for the victims of World War II, located in Hamburg, Germany. The memorial is situated at the ruin of the former main church St. Nikolai, which was largely destroyed during the heavy air raids on Hamburg in 1943. The memorial features a museum and an observation tower, which offers a panoramic view of the city. The tower is the fifth highest church steeple in the world and provides a glimpse into the city's history and its destruction during the war. The memorial also features a carillon with 51 chromatically tuned bells, which plays daily melodies. The St. Nikolai Memorial organizes various events, including lectures, exhibitions, and concerts, and offers a discounted ticket price for holders of the Hamburg CARD

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A family weekend in Hamburg

A family weekend in Hamburg
This family's experience:

Activities: We went up the tower to get a panoramic view of the city and learned about the history of the church and the bombings during World War II

Highlights: The kids loved the panoramic view of the city and the history of the church was interesting for us too ✨