Discover the fascination between waxworks and reality at the Panoptikum in Hamburg – the oldest waxworks in Germany. Experience the fascinating world of wax, merging reality with fantasy, across 700 square meters. Meet more than 120 personalities from history, art, and politics as well as celebrities and superstars – all lifelike and closely replicated as wax figures. Whether Michael Schumacher, Queen Elizabeth II, Vitali Klitschko, Karl Lagerfeld, or Helmut Schmidt – they're all waiting for you! You can also discover the giant woman Mariedl with a height of 2.27 meters as well as a man with 3 eyes and other extraordinary people. A scary corner and a medical-anatomical cabinet complete the exhibition.

Explore Hamburg hassle-free with the Hamburg City Pass. This all-inclusive pass lets you visit over 40 attractions, including ship museums, war museums, guided tours, and escape rooms. Enjoy a complimentary harbor cruise and discounts at restaurants. Take the stress out of planning your trip to Hamburg, and get to know the city's rich history, culture, and vibrant atmosphere through museums, tours, gastronomy and games. Explore the city at your own pace, and take 7 days to do so. The pass includes free admission to top landmarks, including the St. Michaelis Church, the Panoptikum, and a Alster cruise. Book public transportation optionally and get exclusive discounts at selected partners. Book your pass for 1 to 7 days. Following attractions are included: Museums and galleries Panoptikum Wax Museum Cap San Diego – Museum Ship Rickmers Rickmers – Museum Ship Speicherstadtmuseum BallinStadt Emigration Museum Museum für Hamburgische Geschichte Altonaer Museum MARKK – Ethnological Museum Hamburg – Cultures and Nations of the World International Maritime Museum Hamburg German Harbour Museum Location Schuppen 50A/ PEKING HSV Stadium Museum Museum of Labour - History of Industry, Technology, and Sociality of the City of Hamburg Polizeimuseum Hamburg (Police Museum) Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (Museum for Decorative Arts) Hamburger Kunsthalle (Art Gallery) Bucerius Kunst Forum Landmarks and monuments Michel Hamburg – St. Michaelis Tower and Viewing Platform Memorial of St. Nikolai (Tower and Museum) Jenisch House Hop On Hop Off and boat experience Original Harbour Cruise Hamburg Original Alster Cruise Hop on Hop off Bus tour - The Red Double Deckers Activities and Leisure Attractions Black Light District Rabatzz! Indoor Playground Guided Tours Repperbahn Tour: Lust & Vice“ (German)* Reeperbahn Tour: On the trail of Drag Queen „Olivia“ (German)* Guided Tour: Landmark Tour "From the St. Michaelis church to Elbphilharmonic Hall" * You can choose between one of these tours Discounts: Adenauer & Co. Fashionstore Budni - Shop at Europa Passage TeamBreakout - Live escape game at main station Hard Rock Café Hamburg Sand Painting Show YOURcockpit - Flightsimulation Hafencity Guided walking tours in Hamburg (Harbor, Fishmarket, Speicherstadt, City centre, TATORT) Bicycle Taxi Pedalotours St. Pauli Tourist Office – Hamburg Souvenirs Hamburg Harbour Cruise XXL Guided bicycle tour with Hamburg City Cycles Blockbräu – Restaurant with Brewery Hamburg City Sailing Hard Rock Cafe Hamburg – Rock Shop Fahrradverleih City Cycles Spice Museum Hamburg Guided Tour: "Sunday Morning Special / Fish Market" Quatsch Comedy Club Panik City – Udo Lindenbergs Multimedia Experience Urban Guru Hamburg – Culinary City Tours Delphi Showpalast Panorama Kart Tours