Visit the "Home of Halloween" that hosts the most sinister characters from the city's dark past. For the scariest time of the year a new seasonal show awaits you from 01st - 31st of October only: "Die Toten vom Kirchhoff". Find out what happend on the abondoned cemetory of the Kirchhoff island in the middle of the Elbe River. Hear the tales of the dead that are restlessly searching for eternal rest and become part of the story. The Hamburg Dungeon brings the darkest period's of the city's history to life in an entertaining way. The state-of-the-art special effects and professional actors provide a very special kind of live entertainment. The live actors step into historical roles and take you on a journey through 600 years of Hamburg's murky past in interactive shows. The visitor attraction in the historical Speicherstadt district presents 11 thrilling live shows on a 90-minute tour and offers plenty of action on 2 fun rides. Visitors can embark on an unusual journey on the "Elevator of Doom". You can also discover the dark years of the Plague or try to save the pirate Klaus Störtebecker from execution. Among other unfriendly hosts, the torturer welcomes suspicious villagers inside his Chamber of Torment. Defend yourself before the mercy of the inquisition and face the revenge of a restless spirit - with a twinkle in the inquisitor's eyes and the opportunity for lots of fun. At the end of the journey, the lucky survivors will take a seat in Hamburg’s unique freefall tower to escape the depths of the dungeon – good luck…

This is the best known Christmas Market in Hamburg, the perfect place to get your Holidays groove on the move. Come and stroll through quaint town squares lighten up by the twinkling Christmas lights, while visiting the many wooden stalls selling spiced mulled wine, many hand made decorations, chocolate covered fruits, cinnamon pastry, roasted almonds and other local mouth watering delicacies. All that while enjoying a profound knowledge of the past and present of these Christmas traditions, well known by our local guide. Experience the joy of Christmas in the best place and step into the wonderful world of the Holidays.

Join us for a grand Easter Bonfire and Light Parade on Easter Saturday aboard our magnificent paddlewheel ship, the LOUISIANA STAR. Experience Hamburg's largest and most beautiful Easter bonfires with the best views from our spacious open decks. Accompany us along the Elbe River to admire the bonfires all the way to Blankenese. What began as a competition using fish baskets from the Elbe between Dockenhuden, Tinsdal, and Blankenese has become today's traditional Easter Saturday experience. Our paddlewheel ship, the LOUISIANA STAR, offers you a cozy and exclusive ambiance as well as the best views. We will take you to see the Easter bonfires and also introduce you to the unique atmosphere of our nighttime harbor. Enjoy a 2.5-hour journey along the Elbe to the spectacular Easter bonfires and through Hamburg's nighttime harbor, accompanied by accordion music. The onboard culinary team offers a variety of snacks and delicious beverages according to the daily menu (not included in the ticket price). Please note that bringing your own food and drinks is not allowed.