St. Nikolai Memorial
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St. Nikolai Memorial - by Carlos Rafael Colmenares on Google
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Description
St. Nikolai Memorial consists of a WWII memorial and museum housed among the ruins of the bombed Church of St. Nicholas in Hamburg. The original 14th-century church was destroyed by fire in 1842 and the new building designed by architect George Gilbert Scott was for a brief time (1874-76) the tallest in the world. The structured was partially destroyed during Operation Gomorrah carried out by the Allied Forces in 1943, leaving only the spired tower and the crypt. The permanent exhibits are divided into four areas focusing on the following topics: the history of St Nikolai, war in Hamburg from 1933 to 1943, Operation Gomorrah and its consequences (1943-45), and the commemoration of the Hamburg air raids. A lift also takes visitors to a viewing platform, 75m high inside the spire.
Access & Transport
Address: Willy-Brandt-Straße 60, 20457 Hamburg The U Rödingsmarkt (Großer Burstah) bus station is only 100m away and Rödingsmarkt metro station (U3) less than 200m away. Stadthausbrücke train station (S1, S2, S3) is 500m to the west across Alsterfleet canal.
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining this activity with an exploration of the Alster Lakes, the Mönckebergstraße shopping area and/or the Hamburger Kunsthalle (art museum).
Environmental & Social
We deem this activity environmentally neutral. Socially it is positive as it combines architectural preservation and educational content
Conclusion
The museum & memorial are under the radar for most visitors to the city, but we think this is an excellent attraction that brings together architecture, history of the city during WW2 (it is not all about the warehouses and the port), and panoramic views. Given the central location we strongly recommend a stop there.
Key positive
Impressive ruins
Interesting content
Key negative
None
Suitability
Wheelchair users can use the glass lift
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:1h
Monday10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday10:00 - 18:00
Thursday10:00 - 18:00
Friday10:00 - 18:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 18:00