Visit Hamburg
Besides the official Portside Game Assembly program, Hamburg is also worth a visit. Enjoy our local recommendations while you stay in the Hanseatic city.
Miniatur Wunderland - The worlds largest model railway
If you visit Hamburg, you can't miss Miniatur Wunderland (Miniature Wonderland). The world's largest model railway delights more than a million visitors every year with lovingly designed dioramas that bring some of the world's most iconic places directly to Hamburg. There is something to see or a hidden Easter egg to discover at every turn. And if you don't just want to gaze at the small worlds from a bird's eye view, you can now shrink down thanks to augmented reality and experience the small dioramas from the perspective of the countless little figures.
Our tip: Book your visit to Miniatur Wunderland in advance and save yourself long waiting times in the queue.
Port des Lumières
Port des Lumières, the first permanent center for digital art in the modern Hafencity, freshly opened in April 2025 in the modern Hamburg Hafencity. State-of-the-art exhibition technology and high-resolution projections transform important works of art from history into interactive experiences. It starts out with a major exhibition on Austrian painter Gustav Klimt, one of the most famous representatives of the opulent Viennese Art Nouveau style.
Virtual Reality Headquarters Hamburg
Numerous virtual experiences await you at VRHQ Hamburg. The “Access Pass” gives you access to the VRHQ space and all VR experiences for 2 hours. Take a breathtaking gondola flight over Hamburg or visit exclusive virtual concerts with friends and embark on an incredible journey through the galaxy. As a sporting highlight, the award-winning VR laser tag shooter “Tower Tag” awaits you at 4 stations. Spice VR presents an exciting selection of 360° experiences. Let yourself be transported to exotic beaches, accompany Robin Schulz up close through New York or experience what it feels like to see through the eyes of someone else. Nothing seems impossible here.
Bunker St. Pauli
Discover Hamburg’s new landmark: the Green Bunker St. Pauli! This WWII-era structure was transformed into a stunning rooftop garden with over 4,700 trees and 16,000 plants across five pyramid-like levels. Opened in summer 2024, the bunker features panoramic views, cultural spaces, an urban garden, and a hotel. Climb a 600-meter “mountain path” to explore the lush rooftop 58 meters high. Celebrated as a model for climate adaptation and citizen involvement, the project blends history, sustainability, and bold design—an absolute must-see in the heart of Hamburg.
(image credit: Frank Schulze)