Description

Essentials about Jungfernstieg in brief

Besides Reeperbahn, Jungfernsteig is probably the most famous street in Hamburg and one of the most important promenades for strolling and shopping. Jungfernstieg extends along the southern bank of the Binnenalster and connects the western part of the city center with the eastern part. Thus, the historic promenade is the hub of downtown Hamburg. The name “Jungfernstieg” is derived from the former Sunday rite of wealthy Hamburg families to take their unmarried daughters (“Jungfern”) for a walk.

Jungfernstieg as a shopping and strolling promenade

Jungfernstieg is still something special today. It is one of the most important retail strips in Hamburg. In addition to many flagship stores of international brands, the well-known and traditional Alsterhaus department store is located here. Moreover, its large underground and suburban railway stations and the terminal of the Alster boat trips make Jungfernstieg a traffic junction in the city center. And last, but not least, Jungfernstieg today still serves as an important meeting point and promenade for locals and visitors alike. Hamburgers and tourists meet here for a cup of coffee or an ice cream and enjoy the wonderful cityscape in fine weather.

Website

hamburg.de/jungfernstieg

hamburg-tourism.de/jungfernstieg

Opening hours

Most store are open from 10 am to 8 pm.

Admission fees

None.

Address

Getting there

By public transport:

U1, U2 and U4: Stop Jungfernstieg

S1, S2 and S3: Stop Jungfernstieg

Bus lines 4, 5, 36, 109, 602, 603, 604, 605 und 688: Stop Jungfernstieg

By car:

The nearest parking garages are Parkhaus Alsterhaus and Tiefgarage Europa Passage Hamburg.