Watch out! Do you already know these Hamburg activities for couples?

Hardly any other city offers as many activities for couples as Hamburg. Finding the right experience for you and your date is not that easy. Depending on how long you've known each other and what stage you're at in your relationship, the choice of excursion will be different.

We have therefore put together our favorite excursions for couples in Hamburg. Whether you've just met or have already changed your relationship status to “taken”, we've got some exciting activities for you all.

The first meeting - tips for an informal get-together

The first meeting is coming up and you're thinking about the best place for it? Of course, a walk through our beautiful city along the Elbe and Alster rivers is always a good idea. But what if the weather doesn't play ball and it suddenly starts to rain?

• Visit an interactive museum: For example, the Museum of Illusions Hamburg - with fun exhibits such as the nose swap or the symmetry room, which provide plenty of laughs and create a relaxed atmosphere.

Other alternatives in rainy weather:

• Chocoversum Hamburg (for those with a sweet tooth)

• Hamburg Dungeon (for thrill-seekers)

You can round off the day with a cosy fish sandwich on the Elbe or a drink in the Planten un Blomen park.

The first date - getting closer and falling in love

Have you already got to know each other a bit, exchanged hearts on Instagram and want to get closer on a first real date?

Here's what you can do together:

• Speicherstadt and Spice Museum: Can you ‘smell’ each other? Test your sense of smell at the Spice Museum and then take a romantic selfie with a view of the harbour from the Elbphilharmonie roof terrace.
• City Park Picnic: Enjoy a picnic in the countryside, hire pedalos or rowing boats on Love Island or visit the planetarium for stargazing.
• Museum of Illusions: When solving one of our dilemma games, you can put your relationship to the test and see if you work well as a team. Pssst, if you want to impress your date, secretly get a few tips from our team. Then you can score points in the puzzle games.
• Evening programme:After an exciting excursion, you can round off your first date in the evening in a relaxed atmosphere, either with a romantic candlelight dinner in one of the many restaurants or a cosy evening at the cinema. If you don't want to be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a film, just drop by the sneak preview at the Passage cinema.

The first weekend together is coming up - what should you do?

Are you spending a weekend together for the first time or have you known each other for a while and are planning a visit to Hamburg for several days?

More time gives you even more opportunities to get to know the city and each other. Of course, you can also do all of the highlights mentioned above. If the weather is good, you should also go on a bike tour through the Hanseatic city. You'll even find the Happy Bikes bike hire center directly opposite our museum. This way you can easily reach a variety of beautiful places. Here you can find inspiration for some cycle tours around Hamburg.

A harbor tour should also not be missing on your list of beautiful experiences. Various ships depart from the Landungsbrücken. Whether on a small barge or one of the large saloon ships, you will really enjoy the trip together. Not only will you learn something about Hamburg's culture and architecture along the Elbe, but you will also find out whether your partner is seaworthy. This is always good to know when planning your future trips together.

Why not combine your visit to the Museum of Illusions with a harbour cruise? You can purchase tickets for this from us online or on site.

Your perfect day could look like this:

• A bike tour along the Alster with a stop at a café for refreshments.
• Followed by a visit to the Museum of Illusions and collecting memories together in the world of illusions.

• Then a boat trip through the Speicherstadt warehouse district. For a special romantic experience, wait until dusk and then take a sunset cruise.

It's serious - getting to know the parents

Your first date, first kiss and many wonderful moments are already behind you. What's still to come: Getting to know your parents. It's not so easy to find suitable places here. After all, you want to show your best side and avoid as many awkward questions as possible. It's a good idea to plan an outing together. Include activities that are fun for everyone and lighten the atmosphere.

Meeting your parents is coming up? Here's how to organise a relaxed family outing:

• Choose activities that everyone will enjoy (car, art, culture or sports museums in Hamburg).

• Show common interests: Talking points are guaranteed.

• Guided tour of the Museum of Illusions: A guide will lead you through the exhibition and ensure a good atmosphere, even with reticent parents.
• You can also take a guided tour as part of a city tour. Whether it's along the Reeperbahn, in a van or through a football stadium, there are various offers and unusual city tours.

In love, engaged, married - activities for all further phases of the relationship

You've been through thick and thin, shared many moments and collected memories together. Nothing stands in the way of your love anymore. But now you're wondering how you can keep the mystery tickling in your life together. What other activities for couples are there to discover in the city?

Long-standing couples want to keep the fire burning? Here are our recommendations:

• Try out a hobby together. How about a cookery course for couples, for example. Here you can immerse yourselves in the exotic world of cookery. After all, the way to the heart is through the stomach.

• We often don't even notice the specialities of the city in our everyday lives. So here's our tip: be a tourist in your own city for a weekend. Stay in a nice hotel and explore the city with all its highlights and sights as if you were seeing them for the first time.

• Treat yourself to some relaxation: Hamburg has a variety of spas and saunas. Between saltwater pools, massages and rainforest showers, you can unwind together. Do you want more privacy? Then a private wellness oasis is definitely the right thing for you. With providers such as wellnest, you have a room with a whirlpool, sauna and comfortable lounger just for you. The perfect time out!

Just recently, we witnessed a special thrill at the museum. We received a very excited enquiry by email. "I want to surprise my girlfriend and propose to her. Can you help me with this surprise?". Of course, we were happy to do so. Unsuspecting, his girlfriend explored our exhibition together with him. Friends and family secretly joined them and hid behind our exhibits. Then he got down on one knee and she said yes. We all got goosebumps and were very happy for both of them. Afterwards, the family enjoyed their time together in the museum and captured the special moment in lots of photos and videos.

You don't always have to get down on one knee, a romantic kiss in our Infinity Room also makes you feel happy and definitely Infinity Love!

Now it's your turn!

Hamburg offers countless opportunities to experience special moments as a couple. Whether it's a first date, a weekend trip or a life together - here you'll find activities for every stage of your relationship. Grab your loved one and discover the Hanseatic city together!