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Category 11 of 11 · Hamburg

Hamburg was rowing the Alster in 1836, and the boats never stopped.

Natural pools, running loops, stadiums — where Hamburg moves. Collecting is allowed while sitting down.

Hamburg · 5 spots≈ 2 h on footSeal for the complete set

Where does sporting Hamburg actually live?

Hamburg sport is older than most visitors expect, and it lives on the water. The Hamburger und Germania Ruder Club on the western bank of the Aussenalster was founded in 1836, which makes it the second-oldest non-academic rowing club in the world. The Norddeutscher Regatta Verein followed in 1868 and counts around 2,000 members; its clubhouse stands on the Aussenalster, and standing in front of it explains why sailing here was never a hobby but a posture. The loudest spot is at Millerntor: FC St. Pauli, founded on 15 May 1910 in brown and white, plays on the Heiligengeistfeld, and its museum tells how a neighbourhood club became a global counterculture brand. Five spots belong to the set: three are named here, two open up when you are standing at the water with the eights going past.

You do not have to be sporty for this: the stamp only asks that you stand within 75 metres, sweaty or not.

Free is the app with one city — every spot, every stamp, and games with up to 6 devices; after that, each additional city and each self-built game costs.

Spots in Hamburg

Two boathouses on the Alster and one stadium on the Heiligengeistfeld.

+2 more spots — revealed only when you get there. Every spot is a card with its own question.

What is the oldest sports club in the set?

The Hamburger und Germania Ruder Club, founded in 1836 on the western bank of the Aussenalster and the second-oldest non-academic rowing club in the world. The Norddeutscher Regatta Verein followed in 1868 and counts around 2,000 members — two clubhouses within walking distance of each other, both still in daily use.

Can I visit FC St. Pauli without a match ticket?

Yes. The club was founded on 15 May 1910 in brown and white and plays at Millerntor on the Heiligengeistfeld; the museum next to the ground is open outside match days, and the stamp is earned by standing within 75 metres, ticket or not.

How long does the sport route take?

Around 2 hours on foot for all 5 spots, three named here and two that open up at the water. After the rowing clubs, the Nature set stays on the same shoreline with seven green spots.

Can I play this with a class or a group?

Yes. Every category also runs as a live game: a teacher or host builds the route in the group portal, picks the stops, adds their own questions and sends teams off with a six-digit join code. Store products are Friends Game – up to 6 devices (€14.99), Private Game – up to 10 (€49.99), Class Game – up to 35 (€399) and Large Group Game – up to 100 (€699). Planning and preparing a route costs nothing.

Where do I go next?

Two neighbours to this set: Nature in Hamburg and Architecture in Hamburg. All eleven Hamburg collections sit on the Hamburg hub page, and the German version of this page is at /de/staedte/hamburg/sport/.

Start at the boathouse, finish at the Millerntor.

Stamp every Sport spot in Hamburg on site and the holographic category seal goes into your passport for good.

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FAQ

Before you go.

How old is rowing in Hamburg?

The Hamburger und Germania Ruder Club was founded in 1836 and is the second-oldest non-academic rowing club in the world.

When was FC St. Pauli founded?

On 15 May 1910. The club colours are brown and white and it plays at Millerntor on the Heiligengeistfeld.

How many sport spots are in the Hamburg set?

Five — three are named on this page, two stay hidden until you stand at the water.

Do I need a match ticket to earn a stamp?

No. The stamp is earned by standing within 75 metres of the place, not by going inside.

More categories

Keep collecting: Nature or Architecture — or back to all Hamburg categories.