Cool date ideas in Hamburg
Your next date is coming up and you're wondering what cool things you can do in Hamburg? Help is at hand: because here you'll find the best date ideas in Hamburg! Whether you're just exploring the city or looking for fresh inspiration for your next outing together, whether the sun is shining or it's raining - we've prepared lots of cool Hamburg date ideas for you! From a first date to a boat trip, a visit to the market or ideas for a date night, you'll find the best tips for an unforgettable date in Hamburg here. Have FUN! 🫶 🌹
In good weather 🌞
1) Stroll through the Isemarkt & shop for a picnic 🍐
MarketIsemarkt Eppendorf
20144 Hamburg
One of the most beautiful weekly markets in Hamburg is the Isemarkt in Eppendorf! Over a length of around 600 meters, you can stock up on fresh fruit, delicious baked goods, other snacks and coffee for a little picnic!
2) Hire a boat & sail past water lilies 🛶
RestaurantZum Anleger Hamburg
The "Zum Anleger Wilhelmsburg" beer garden is a real gem in the south of Hamburg and the perfect date spot for warm days. After eating and drinking in the sun with a view of the water, you can hire a canoe, paddle through the idyllic canals and experience Hamburg from a whole new perspective.
3) Grab a drink to go on the SUP ☕️
RestaurantSupper Club Hamburg
The Super Club on the Isebek Canal in Hamburg-Eppendorf is also idyllically located on the water. Here you can hire SUPs, canoes, kayaks, pedal boats and rowing boats and explore the picturesque canals around Eppendorf. If you sail past Café Canale, you can even take snacks and drinks with you on the water.
4) Rummage for treasures together at the night flea market ✨
Marktplatz Rindermarkthalle
20359 Hamburg
At the night flea market, you can rummage for treasures in the evening sun and then continue your date in the Schanze!
5) Secretly holding hands at an open-air movie night 🍿
Open AirZeise Open Air Kino
A classic date idea, but twice as special in the open air: grab some snacks and drinks and then head for the deckchair. Maybe your hands will meet in the popcorn.
6) Marvel at the water light concert in Planten Un Blomen 🌸
Wasserlichtkonzerte
Every evening from May to September, a trip to Planten un Bloomen is doubly worthwhile: with the water light organ playing live and the water fountains glowing to match, it's the perfect end to the day and definitely one of the most romantic spots in Hamburg.
7) Bonding moment at the Rausgegangen Geheimkonzerte 🤫
A date that neither of you will forget in a hurry? The Rausgegangen Geheimkonzerte with two secret acts at a secret location. You won't know what to expect until the very last second, which will create a very special bonding moment, we promise! ✨
8) Even more date inspiration for sunny days 🌞
Already on your eighth date and need some more inspiration? Take a look at our other blog articles, where you'll find the 5 best spots for drinks by the water, the nicesten corner spots, the most beautiful markets in Hamburg and other open air locations!
In bad weather ☔️
1) Explore the exhibition at the beautiful Museum für Kunst & Gewerbe 🎨
MuseumMuseum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg
20099 Hamburg
The Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe is not only an architectural feast for the eyes, but also hosts exciting and well-presented exhibitions. Here you can get a taste of art and culture together!
2) Enjoy wine hopping through Hamburg 🍷
Event SeriesWeinhopping PLUS Hamburg
None Hamburg
How about an experience for the senses? During wine hopping, you stroll with a small group through the charming streets of the Hanseatic city from one wine hotspot to the next and visit selected locations that offer you the best wines and sometimes even delicious snacks.
3) Immerse yourself in space at the planetarium 🪐
VenuePlanetarium Hamburg
22299 Hamburg
Feel like you're in La La Land? It's possible at the Hamburg Planetarium! Here you can lose yourself in space together and stroll through the beautiful city park before or afterwards.
4) Jazz for free at Birdland 🎷
BIRDLAND JAM SESSION (JAZZ)
You can enjoy good drinks and even better tunes at the iconic jazz bar Birdland! Every Thursday there's even a small jazz concert + subsequent jam session for free.
5) Laugh together at stand-up comedy 🥳
Event SeriesSCHNACK Stand-Up Comedy Club
None Hamburg
Laughing together is a great way to bond and where better than at a good old comedy night? Practical: Here you can directly test whether you are on the same wavelength in terms of humor!
6) Even more date inspiration for rainy days ☔️
The rain won't stop but you're still up for a nice date? Check out our 10 ideas for indoor events & activities in Hamburg in the rain.