Complete guide

Rooftop Bars Hamburg

2024 update

From happening Reeperbahn rooftop lounges to charming terraces right by the Elbe.

Country Germany

Currency Euro

Best time to visit May to September

Courtesy of Top Seven by Grand Elyseé

Hamburg Rooftop Guide

By:Hans Ebenman

Updated:August 4, 2024

Hamburg rooftop map

Filled with both history and a vibrant atmosphere, Hamburg is a major international and domestic tourist destination. If you want to really elevate your experience, and see the city from a new perspective, head to one of the fantastic Hamburg rooftop bars.

To help you find the very best rooftop bar in Hamburg, this complete guide will lead you straight to the top spots, packed with all info you need about each venue. Opening hours, dress code, photos, maps and much more. Just scroll down and find the Hamburg rooftop bar best suited for you.

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12 best rooftop bars in Hamburg

Rooftop bar Hamburg HERITAGE Hamburg Rooftop Bar in Hamburg — 1

HERITAGE Hamburg Rooftop Bar

7th floor | St. Georg

Highlights

Panoramic lake views

Creative mixology

$$$$

Set over two floors at the design hotel Le Méridien, HERITAGE Hamburg Rooftop Bar is the best place to enjoy the city from above. Modern and stylish, the rooftop holds a year-round indoor lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, as well as an outdoor terrace made for airy summer sessions, all surrounded with **panoramic views over the Alster Lake**. Enjoy a great selection of handcrafted fine cocktails and creative mixology, where the local mixes with exotic flavors and complex creations. Open nightly, the HERITAGE is a fantastic spot to gather with a group of friends and colleagues, enjoying amazing sundowners and a buzzing atmosphere.

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Rooftop bar Hamburg The Cloud One Wine Bar & Lounge in Hamburg — 2

The Cloud One Wine Bar & Lounge

10th floor | Kontorhaus District

Highlights

Local flavours

Breathtaking views

$$$

Set on top of the design hotel The Cloud One Hamburg, right in the heart of the historic and lively Kontorhaus district, The Cloud One Bar invites to **breathtaking views of Hamburg**. Featuring both a very stylish interior lounge, and a sleek outdoor terrace, here you can enjoy a drink menu filled with local beer, crafted signature cocktails, and an impressive wine selection, and the after-work DJ event 'Sounds In The Cloud' every Thursday.

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Rooftop bar Hamburg Clouds - Heaven's Nest in Hamburg — 3

Clouds - Heaven's Nest

24th floor | St. Pauli

Highlights

Panoramic view

Crafted cocktails

$$$$

Heaven's Nest is a stunning Hamburg rooftop bar, offering a bit of everything, but foremost an **outstanding panoramic view** of the city and its surroundings. Part of Clouds, wich also includes a year-round interior restaurant & bar one floor below, the rooftop terrace is open daily during the warmer season. Among lounge sofas and exclusive daybeds, the rooftop bar serves an extensive selection of champagnes, wines and crafted cocktails, as well as small meals and snacks. Soft lounge atmosphere during afternoon, turning into laid-back rooftop party later at night.

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Rooftop bar Hamburg TWOSIX Food & Rooftop Bar in Hamburg — 4

TWOSIX Food & Rooftop Bar Hamburg

26th floor | St. Pauli

Highlights

Panoramic views

26 gins & 26 wines

$$$$

Perched 118 meters up, on top of the Radisson Blu Hotel, the TWOSIX Food & Rooftop Bar is **the highest rooftop bar Hamburg has to offer**. Part stylish indoor lounge, and part airy outdoor terrace, where you get some breathtaking panoramic views over the city. The rooftop menu includes 26 varieties of gin, from the exotics to the insider tips, as well as 26 exquisite wines, paired with 4-star cuisine. With a casual and relaxed atmosphere, TWOSIX is perfect for an after work with colleagues, or an elevated evening with friends and family.

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Rooftop bar Hamburg Top Seven by Grand Elyseé in Hamburg — 5

Top Seven by Grand Elyseé

7th floor | Rothenbaum

Highlights

Breathtaking views

Summer hot-spot

$$$$

While the 5-star hotel GRAND ELYSEE Hamburg has been around for quite some time, it presented a new and elevated feature in 2020: the open-air Top Seven rooftop bar. This modern and bright terrace comes with comfortable lounge furniture, elegant bar stools, as well as **breathtaking views** over Hamburg's picturesque cityscape. Open during spring and summer, up here you can indulge creative signature cocktails, fizzy drinks, a sparkling glass of champagne, or maybe something from the Gin Tonic collection, complemented with a tasty tapas selection.

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Rooftop bar Hamburg The George Rooftop in Hamburg — 6

The George Rooftop

$$$$ | 7th floor | St. Georg

Highlights

Sunset views

Sophisticated

Campari cocktails

A soft and **stylish cocktail lounge and rooftop bar**, offering a superb panoramic view of Hamburg and its skyline, and more so, a lovely view of the sailboats passing by on Lake Alster. If you pinpoint a sunset here, you are in for a real treat. Open when the weather is fine, the terrace has a classic lounge setting with lots of comfy sofas and a sleek bar. Choose between champagne, wine or a good selection of speciality cocktails. Just sit back and relax with a loved one or some friends, and watch the sun set over the lake and chat the night away.

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Rooftop bar Hamburg BLOCKBRÄU in Hamburg — 7

BLOCKBRÄU

2nd floor | Landungsbrücken

Highlights

Spacious terrace

Fantastic views

$$$

Located smack in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the Landungsbrücken, BLOCKBRÄU is an equally busy brewery, equipped with a **spacious and fantastic rooftop terrace**. Here you can enjoy an ice-cold and home-brewed draft beer, or some wine, spirits and a selection of German cuisine, all to some amazing views over the Port of Hamburg, the Landungsbrücken, the Elbphilharmonie and all the action in the Elbe. A perfect spot for a sunny Hamburg afternoon.

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Rooftop bar Hamburg Puzzle Bar in Hamburg — 8

Puzzle Bar

15th floor | HafenCity

Highlights

Creative cocktails

Amazing view

$$$$

Perched on top of the Campus Tower in HafenCity, the modern and stylish Puzzle Bar comes with both indoor and outdoor seating, offering **amazing views over Hamburg**, either through the panoramic windows, or from the 15th floor al-fresco terrace. This Hamburg rooftop bar is the latest creation from chef Kevin Fehling, the only Hamburg native to have received three stars from the Michelin Guide. And while there are some luxurious street food on the menu, the star of the show here are the creative and crafted cocktails.

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Rooftop bar Hamburg Fontenay Bar in Hamburg — 9

Fontenay Bar

6th floor | Rothenbaum

Highlights

Luxurious

320° views

$$$$$

Found on the shore of the Alster Lake, the luxurious hotel The Fontenay offers a Hamburg rooftop experience out of the ordinary. Guests staying at the hotel can enjoy prime relaxation at the rooftop spa, complete with an indoor/outdoor infinity pool. But, there is also The Fontenay Bar, where all are welcome to enjoy **liquid pleasures and panoramic 320° views** over the lake and city. The high quality rooftop menu comes filled with elegant champagne cocktails and signature creations, complemented with elevated bar bites and sweet temptations.

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Rooftop bar Hamburg MOON 46 in Hamburg — 10

MOON 46

9th floor | HadenCity

Highlights

Panoramic views

Rooftop garden

$$$

Perched on top of the modern PIERDREI Hotel HafenCity Hamburg, MOON 46 offers a relaxing and lush setting to enjoy drinks with a view. In full swing during the warmer months, the top floor terrace is an airy, **charming and spacious rooftop garden**, where you are surrounded with plenty of colorful greenery, as well as panoramic views over Hamburg. Casual and chill-out in atmosphere, this is a great Hamburg rooftop spot for sunset after-works, serving a wide selection of refreshing drinks.

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Rooftop bar Hamburg Sky & Sand Beachclub in Hamburg — 11

Sky & Sand Beachclub

3rd floor | Barmbek-Süd

Highlights

Rooftop pool

City beach club

$$$$

A **rooftop beach club** located on top of the Hamburger Meile shopping centre, not on the beach, but right in the middle of Hamburg. Furnished with lovely lounge furniture, sunbeds, beach chairs, and with a floor of Fiji-sand and a small rooftop pool, this really is an urban oasis in the buzzing city center. Here you find three cocktail bars serving bubbles, ice cold beers and a large array of colorful and tasty cocktails along with an integrated restaurant serving a wide range of food. Perfect place for sunny afternoon cocktails with your feet in the pool, as well as vibrant sunset sessions.

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Rooftop bar Hamburg Café Vju in Hamburg — 12

Café Vju

30 meters up | Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg

Highlights

360° view

Weekend breakfast

$$$

The probably the **most unique rooftop bar Hamburg** is Café Vju, also known as Room with a Vju, located at an old anti-aircraft bunker built in 1943. Set 30 meters above ground, the café and rooftop bar offers seating both inside and out on the 360° panoramic terrace, displaying some beautiful views over Hamburg and its surroundings. A great weekend destination where you can enjoy a tasty energy bunker breakfast buffet, as well as fine cakes, fresh waffles, small dishes, coffee, beer, soda and wine.

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Hans Ebenman

Hans has visited over 500 rooftop bars, 200 rooftop pools and 300 rooftop restaurants since 2015. This vast experience has made Hans a true rooftop expert, and one of the most knowledgeable in the field. Today, numerous of travel magazines, bloggers and media websites contact Hans to get his expertise on rooftops.