Bookstores in Hamburg
If you judge a town by its bookshops, Hamburg, Hamburg gives you 161 to judge by. That's 161 bookshops mapped around Hamburg, each with its own shelves and specialties. The used sections are where the real bargains hide. Staff picks shelves are the fastest way to read a shop's personality.
This guide covers every bookstore we could verify in and around Hamburg (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Press & Books and Bücher Heymann, plus Heymann. If a bookshop's missing from Hamburg's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet.
The Hamburg bookstore lineup
161 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
Press & Books
Bookstore
Press & Books is Bookstore. Press & Books also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 05:30-21:00; Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00.
Hours: Mo-Fr 05:30-21:00; Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Bücher Heymann
Bookstore
Bücher Heymann is Bookstore on 31 Bahnhofstraße, Wedel. Bücher Heymann also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
31 Bahnhofstraße, Wedel, 22880
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; PH off
Phone: +49 4103 13039
Heymann
Bookstore
Heymann is Bookstore on 134 Osterstraße, Hamburg. Heymann also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Sa 10:00-19:00; Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; PH 10:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
134 Osterstraße, Hamburg
Hours: Sa 10:00-19:00; Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; PH 10:00-20:00
Phone: +49 40 4913018
Lavorenz
Bookstore
Lavorenz — Bookstore, found on 26 Großer Sand in Uetersen. Also worth knowing about Lavorenz: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 08:30-18:30; Sa 09:00-13:30.
26 Großer Sand, Uetersen, 25436
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-18:30; Sa 09:00-13:30
Heymann
Bookstore
Heymann is Bookstore. Heymann also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-19:00.
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-19:00
Heymann
Bookstore
Heymann is Bookstore on 35 Hudtwalckerstraße, Hamburg. Heymann also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:30-19:00; Sa 09:30-15:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
35 Hudtwalckerstraße, Hamburg, 22299
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-19:00; Sa 09:30-15:00; PH off
Phone: +49 40 478766
Heymann
Bookstore
Heymann is Bookstore on 1 Industriestraße, Schenefeld. Heymann also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-20:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1 Industriestraße, Schenefeld, 22869
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-20:00; PH off
Phone: +49 40 8391687
Lüders
BookstoreRun by Buchhandlung und Antiquariat Lüders OHG
Lüders is Bookstore run by Buchhandlung und Antiquariat Lüders OHG on 33 Heußweg, Hamburg. Lüders also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
33 Heußweg, Hamburg, 20255
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-19:00
Phone: +49 40 405727
Buchladen in der Osterstraße
Bookstore
Buchladen in der Osterstraße is Bookstore on 171 Osterstraße, Hamburg. Buchladen in der Osterstraße also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
171 Osterstraße, Hamburg, 20255
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; PH off
Phone: +49 40 491 95 60
Altstadtbuchhandlung
Bookstore
Altstadtbuchhandlung is Bookstore. Altstadtbuchhandlung also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00; PH off
Phone: +49 4161 53131
Schwarz auf Weiß
Bookstore
Schwarz auf Weiß — Bookstore, found on 9 Ritterstraße in Buxtehude. Also worth knowing about Schwarz auf Weiß: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-15:00; Su,PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
9 Ritterstraße, Buxtehude, 21614
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-15:00; Su,PH off
Phone: +49 4161 9999700
Rudolf Steiner Buchhandlung
Bookstore
Rudolf Steiner Buchhandlung is Bookstore on 103 Rothenbaumchaussee, Hamburg. Rudolf Steiner Buchhandlung also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; We 09:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-16:00.
103 Rothenbaumchaussee, Hamburg, 20148
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; We 09:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Stackmann Buch & Papier
Bookstore
Stackmann Buch & Papier is Bookstore on 35 Lange Straße. Stackmann Buch & Papier also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:30-18:30; Sa 09:30-18:30; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
35 Lange Straße
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-18:30; Sa 09:30-18:30; PH off
Phone: +49416150660
Buchhandlung Hoffmann
Bookstore
Buchhandlung Hoffmann is Bookstore on 106 Fuhlsbüttler Straße, Hamburg. Buchhandlung Hoffmann also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
106 Fuhlsbüttler Straße, Hamburg, 22305
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-14:00
Phone: +49 40 618822
Heyman
Bookstore
Heyman — Bookstore, found on 39 Mühlenkamp in Hamburg. Also worth knowing about Heyman: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
39 Mühlenkamp, Hamburg, 22303
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00
Phone: +49 40 272097
Bücherstube Stolterfoht
Bookstore
Bücherstube Stolterfoht — Bookstore, found on 100 Rothenbaumchaussee in Hamburg. Also worth knowing about Bücherstube Stolterfoht: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-13:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
100 Rothenbaumchaussee, Hamburg, 20149
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-13:00; Su off
Phone: +49 40 4101580
Marissal
Bookstore
Marissal — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Marissal: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00
Phone: +49 40337782
Sense Of Wonder
Bookstore
Sense Of Wonder — Bookstore, found on 73 Grindelallee in Hamburg. Also worth knowing about Sense Of Wonder: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00; Mo,Su,PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
73 Grindelallee, Hamburg, 20146
Hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00; Mo,Su,PH off
Phone: +49 40 41355129
Bücher Heymann
Bookstore
Bücher Heymann is Bookstore on 27 Erik-Blumenfeld-Platz, Hamburg. Bücher Heymann also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
27 Erik-Blumenfeld-Platz, Hamburg, 22587
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; PH off
Phone: +49 40 864268
Thalia
Bookstore
Thalia is Bookstore on 8 Spitalerstraße, Hamburg. Thalia also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
8 Spitalerstraße, Hamburg, 20095
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; PH off
Phone: +49 40 485010
Utrix
Bookstore
Utrix is Bookstore.
Felix Jud & Co.
Bookstore
Felix Jud & Co. is Bookstore on 13 Neuer Wall, Hamburg. Felix Jud & Co. also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
13 Neuer Wall, Hamburg, 20354
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; PH off
Phone: +49 40 343409
Bücher Heymann
Bookstore
Bücher Heymann is Bookstore. Bücher Heymann also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-16:00.
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
Lünebuch in Salzhausen
BookstoreRun by Lünebuch GmbH
Run by Lünebuch GmbH, Lünebuch in Salzhausen is Bookstore, found on 6b Hauptstraße in Salzhausen. Also worth knowing about Lünebuch in Salzhausen: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:30-18:00, Sa 09:30-13:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
6b Hauptstraße, Salzhausen, 21376
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-18:00, Sa 09:30-13:30
Phone: +49 4172 961321
Buchhandlung Rahmer
Bookstore
Buchhandlung Rahmer is Bookstore on 22 Hamburger Straße, Henstedt-Ulzburg. Buchhandlung Rahmer also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-13:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
22 Hamburger Straße, Henstedt-Ulzburg, 24558
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-13:00
Phone: +49 4193 995900
Dr. Robert Wohlers
Bookstore
Dr. Robert Wohlers is Bookstore. Dr. Robert Wohlers also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 12:00-17:30; Sa 10:00-14:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-17:30; Sa 10:00-14:00; PH off
Phone: +49 40 247715
Heymann
Bookstore
Heymann is Bookstore on 8-12 Schweriner Straße, Hamburg. Heymann also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
8-12 Schweriner Straße, Hamburg, 22143
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; PH off
Phone: +49 40 67582883
Thalia
Bookstore
Thalia is Bookstore on 25 Dingstätte, Pinneberg. Thalia also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
25 Dingstätte, Pinneberg, 25421
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-14:00
Phone: +49410123211
Christiansen
Bookstore
Christiansen — Bookstore, found on 79 Spritzenplatz in Hamburg. Also worth knowing about Christiansen: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
79 Spritzenplatz, Hamburg, 22765
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00
Phone: +49 40 3902072
ZweiEinsDrei
Bookstore
ZweiEinsDrei — Bookstore, found on 213 Große Bergstraße in Hamburg. Also worth knowing about ZweiEinsDrei: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
213 Große Bergstraße, Hamburg, 22767
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +49 40 38086805
Buchhandlung Lutz Heimhalt
Bookstore
Buchhandlung Lutz Heimhalt — Bookstore on 18 Erdkampsweg. Also worth knowing about Buchhandlung Lutz Heimhalt: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-13:00; it has a website with more detail.
18 Erdkampsweg
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-13:00
Bücherbande Klein Borstel
Bookstore
Bücherbande Klein Borstel — Bookstore, found on 153 Stübeheide in Hamburg. Also worth knowing about Bücherbande Klein Borstel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
153 Stübeheide, Hamburg, 22337
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00
Phone: +49 40 52477584
Buchhandlung Fiehland
Bookstore
Buchhandlung Fiehland is Bookstore on 32 Holstenstraße, Kaltenkirchen. Buchhandlung Fiehland also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; it has a website with more detail.
32 Holstenstraße, Kaltenkirchen, 24568
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-14:00
LeseZeit
Bookstore
LeseZeit is Bookstore. LeseZeit also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 08:30-18:30; Sa 08:30-13:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-18:30; Sa 08:30-13:00
Heymann
Bookstore
Heymann is Bookstore on 1 Eidelstedter Platz, Hamburg. Heymann also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su,PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1 Eidelstedter Platz, Hamburg, 22523
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su,PH off
Phone: +49 40 57001172
Bücherstübchen Jork
Bookstore
Bücherstübchen Jork is Bookstore on 2 Bürgerei. Bücherstübchen Jork also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:30-12:00,14:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-12:30.
2 Bürgerei, 21635
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-12:00,14:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-12:30
Steyer
Bookstore
Steyer — Bookstore, found on 52 Bahnhofstraße in Wedel. Also worth knowing about Steyer: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00, Sa 09:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
52 Bahnhofstraße, Wedel, 22880
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00, Sa 09:00-16:00
Buchhandlung am Rathaus
Bookstore
Buchhandlung am Rathaus — Bookstore, found on 40 Rathausallee in Norderstedt. Also worth knowing about Buchhandlung am Rathaus: the map lists its hours as Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 10:00-18:00; We 10:00-14:00; Sa 09:00-13:00.
40 Rathausallee, Norderstedt, 22846
Hours: Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 10:00-18:00; We 10:00-14:00; Sa 09:00-13:00
Buchhandlung Am Sand
Bookstore
Buchhandlung Am Sand is Bookstore on 5 Hölertwiete, Hamburg. Buchhandlung Am Sand also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:30-18:00; Sa 09:30-14:00; Su,PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5 Hölertwiete, Hamburg, 21073
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-18:00; Sa 09:30-14:00; Su,PH off
Phone: +49 40 771908
Brunswiker & Reuter - Buchhandlung bei der Universität
Bookstore
Brunswiker & Reuter - Buchhandlung bei der Universität — Bookstore, found on 44 Schlüterstraße in Hamburg. Also worth knowing about Brunswiker & Reuter - Buchhandlung bei der Universität: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
44 Schlüterstraße, Hamburg, 20146
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00
Phone: +49 40 4147950
Buchhandlung Cremer
BookstoreRun by Jan Walter
Run by Jan Walter, Buchhandlung Cremer is Bookstore, found on 51 Hauptstraße in Halstenbek. Also worth knowing about Buchhandlung Cremer: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 08:30-12:30,14:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-13:00; Su,PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
51 Hauptstraße, Halstenbek, 25469
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-12:30,14:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-13:00; Su,PH off
Phone: +49 4101 42338
Buchhandlung Harder
Bookstore
Buchhandlung Harder — Bookstore on 24 Waitzstraße. Also worth knowing about Buchhandlung Harder: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
24 Waitzstraße, 22607
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00
Phone: +49 40 89 27 29
Büchereck
Bookstore
Büchereck is Bookstore on 15 Nordalbingerweg, Hamburg. Büchereck also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
15 Nordalbingerweg, Hamburg, 22455
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; PH off
Phone: +49 40 5553108
Kiosk im Bahnhof
Bookstore
Kiosk im Bahnhof — Bookstore on 8 Käthe-Kollwitz-Straße. Also worth knowing about Kiosk im Bahnhof: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 06:00-20:00; Sa,Su 09:00-17:00.
8 Käthe-Kollwitz-Straße, 23843
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-20:00; Sa,Su 09:00-17:00
Bücherzelle
Bookstore
Bücherzelle is Bookstore.
INTERKART
Bookstore
INTERKART is Bookstore. INTERKART also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Phone: +49 4107 5676
Kiosk - Hermes PaketShop
BookstoreRun by Shervin Madadi
Kiosk - Hermes PaketShop is Bookstore run by Shervin Madadi on 252 Seestraße, Halstenbek. Kiosk - Hermes PaketShop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 05:00-18:30; Sa 05:00-14:00; PH off.
252 Seestraße, Halstenbek, 25469
Hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-18:30; Sa 05:00-14:00; PH off
Schweitzer Fachinformationen Hamburg
BookstoreRun by Schweitzer Fachinformationen
Run by Schweitzer Fachinformationen, Schweitzer Fachinformationen Hamburg is Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Schweitzer Fachinformationen Hamburg: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00
Phone: +49 40 44183-0
Colon
Bookstore
Colon — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Colon: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:30; Sa,Su,PH off.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:30; Sa,Su,PH off
Thalia
Bookstore
Thalia is Bookstore on 8 Weiße Rose, Hamburg. Thalia also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
8 Weiße Rose, Hamburg, 22359
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
Phone: +49 40 60904790
Thalia
Bookstore
Thalia is Bookstore. Thalia also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00
Der Buchladen
Bookstore
Der Buchladen is Bookstore. Der Buchladen also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo,Sa 09:00-14:00; Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00.
Hours: Mo,Sa 09:00-14:00; Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00
Buchhandlung Wassermann (ehem. Kortes)
Bookstore
Buchhandlung Wassermann (ehem. Kortes) is Bookstore on 577 Elbchaussee, Hamburg. Buchhandlung Wassermann (ehem. Kortes) also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00, Sa 09:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
577 Elbchaussee, Hamburg, 22587
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00, Sa 09:00-16:00
Phone: +49 40 86 29 78
Blattgold
Bookstore
Blattgold — Bookstore.
abc Buchladen
Bookstore
abc Buchladen — Bookstore.
Wentorfer Bücherwurm
Bookstore
Wentorfer Bücherwurm — Bookstore on 7 Zollstraße. Also worth knowing about Wentorfer Bücherwurm: it has a website with more detail.
7 Zollstraße, 21465
Heymann
Bookstore
Heymann is Bookstore on 21 Weidenbaumsweg, Hamburg. Heymann also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
21 Weidenbaumsweg, Hamburg, 21029
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; PH off
Phone: +49 40 24835222
ABC Buchhaus Hoheluft
Bookstore
ABC Buchhaus Hoheluft is Bookstore on 60 Hoheluftchaussee, Hamburg. ABC Buchhaus Hoheluft also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:30-18:30; Sa 09:00-14:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
60 Hoheluftchaussee, Hamburg, 20253
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-18:30; Sa 09:00-14:00
Phone: +49 40 4201533
Comic Room Hamburg
Used bookstore
Comic Room Hamburg is Used bookstore on 94 Güntherstraße, Hamburg. Comic Room Hamburg also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 11:30-19:00; Sa 11:30-16:00; We off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
94 Güntherstraße, Hamburg, 22087
Hours: Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 11:30-19:00; Sa 11:30-16:00; We off
Phone: +49 40 25496088
Dom-Info geist+reich
Bookstore
Dom-Info geist+reich — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Dom-Info geist+reich: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00, Sa 10:00-18:00.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00, Sa 10:00-18:00
What the map tells us about bookstores in Hamburg
147 of the 161 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — bookshops keep civilised hours, so the listed ones are usually reliable.
107 have websites listed. Worth a look for events — readings and signings get announced there first.
There's a cluster: 2 of them sit on 46 Mundsburger Damm, so you can string those into one walk and drive between the rest.
Most of the bookstores in Hamburg list a phone number. Useful for checking whether a specific title is in stock before you visit.
2 of the shops are tagged as selling used books — the second-hand shelves are where out-of-print gems and first editions turn up for pocket change.
The Hamburg bookstore crawl
The efficient Hamburg bookstore crawl strings these together: Press & Books, Bücher Heymann on 31 Bahnhofstraße, Heymann on 134 Osterstraße, Lavorenz on 26 Großer Sand, Heymann, Heymann on 35 Hudtwalckerstraße, Heymann on 1 Industriestraße, and Lüders on 33 Heußweg — 161 stops, one logical order. 153 more are listed below.
Bookstore tips for Hamburg
Browsing in Hamburg? A little strategy helps:
- Don't overlook the classics wall at Press & Books. Every shop has one. Cheap editions of the books everyone claims to have read — your chance to actually read them.
- Check the cookbook section at Bücher Heymann. Cookbooks are the most browsed and least bought section, which means the used shelf is full of barely-touched gems.
- Poetry lives in bookshops. Poetry barely exists online as a browsing experience. The poetry shelf in a real shop is a different world.
- Look for local history. The local-interest shelf tells you what a town thinks of itself. Great for visitors, better for new residents.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Hamburg — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new bookstore in Hamburg can take a while to appear. The 161 above are only as current as the community map. A bookstore that's shut, or a new one nobody's added yet, gets fixed with a single OpenStreetMap edit.
We don't list prices — they change constantly and vary by edition. What we list is the where: real shops, verified by real mappers, in alphabetical order with no favourites.
If you run one of the 161 listed here and something's wrong — a closure, a move, new hours — the fix is the same: update the shop on OpenStreetMap and the correction flows through to this page on the next daily refresh.
Bookstore listings for Hamburg: 161 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.