Visiting Spicy’s Gewürzmuseum in Hamburg – Prices, Hours, Tips & Essential Info

Plan Your Visit to Spicy's Spice Museum

Everything you need for a smooth, spicy visit: opening hours, how to get here, what's on, the museum shop and a few tips to get the most out of your time.

Timings of Spicy’s Gewürzmuseum, Hamburg

Daily Regular Hours 10:00 – 17:00 (every day)
Closed 23–25 December
New Year’s Day Opens at 11:00 instead of 10:00

Best Times to Visit Spicy’s Gewürzmuseum, Hamburg

Weekday Mornings (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

The calmest time to visit – explore the sniffing stations and exhibits at your own pace, without the weekend rush.

During Special Exhibitions and Events

Spicy's runs changing special exhibitions, tours and events. Timing your visit around one adds an extra layer to the experience.

Early Afternoons on Weekdays (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM)

Still relatively quiet – and you can round off your visit with a stroll along the Speicherstadt canals.

Weekdays, Especially Tuesday to Thursday

Midweek is usually the quietest time, ideal for a relaxed, self-paced visit.

Outside the Main Tourist Season

Hamburg is quieter outside the summer and Christmas-market peaks, making it easy to combine your visit with the Speicherstadt or nearby Miniatur Wunderland.

Where to Find Spicy’s Gewürzmuseum, Hamburg

Location Spicy's Gewürzmuseum is housed in a warehouse around 130 years old in the heart of Hamburg's UNESCO-listed Speicherstadt – just a short stroll from the Elbphilharmonie.
Address Am Sandtorkai 34 (2nd floor)
20457 Hamburg, Germany

How to Get to Spicy’s Gewürzmuseum, Hamburg

By Public Transport (U-Bahn & Bus)

Take the U3 to Baumwall (Elbphilharmonie) – the museum is a few minutes' walk from there.
Bus line 6 stops at Auf dem Sande (Speicherstadt), close to the museum.
The U4 station Überseequartier is also within walking distance.

By Car

Street parking in the Speicherstadt is very limited. Your best bet is one of the car parks in the Speicherstadt and HafenCity, a short walk from the museum.

On Foot

From the city centre, the Speicherstadt is about a 15-minute walk. If you're already near the Elbphilharmonie, the museum is just a few minutes away.

Special Events and Experiences at Spicy’s Gewürzmuseum, Hamburg

Brunch-Genießer-Tour (Brunch Connoisseur Tour)

Start with brunch at Restaurant Körri, then join spice merchant Jacob Lange for a guided stroll through the Speicherstadt, ending at the museum with a spice talk and cinnamon coffee.

Gewürze, Gin und Pfeffersäcke (Spices, Gin & Pepper Sacks)

An evening of Speicherstadt stories with a costumed pepper merchant, a spice talk with tastings – and a tasting of three Hamburg gins.

Hanseatische Pfeffersacktour (Hanseatic Pepper Sack Tour)

A storytelling tour through the UNESCO-listed Speicherstadt, including a harbour barge ride, ending at the museum with a short spice talk.

Die Körri-Tour (The Curry Tour)

Curry chocolate and cinnamon coffee with a spice talk at the museum, a guided tour through the Speicherstadt, and a 3-course dinner at Restaurant Körri to finish.

Ringelnatz Kulinarisch (Ringelnatz Culinary Reading)

A glass of Prosecco, a spicy welcome and a very special Ringelnatz reading by actor Tobias Brüning, with small culinary treats.

Sweet & Spicy

A spice talk with cinnamon coffee at Spicy's, then an hour-long guided walk with Jacob Lange to CHOCOVERSUM, where you taste your way through chocolate-making and create your own bar.

Kutteldaddeldu feiert Weihnachten (Kutteldaddeldu Celebrates Christmas)

A festive evening with homemade punch, a short introduction to the world of spices and a Christmas Ringelnatz reading.

Würziger Kaffeeklatsch (Spicy Coffee & Chat)

For groups of 20–50: museum entry, a spice talk, and coffee and cake.

Shopping at Spicy’s Gewürzmuseum, Hamburg

Spicy’s Museum Shop / Gewürzladen You'll find the shop right at the museum entrance. It sells Spicy's own spices and spice blends, plus other spicy products and books – and you can visit without a museum ticket.
Opening hours: daily 10:00–17:00, the same as the museum.
Online Spice Shop Spicy's house spices and blends are also available from the museum's own online shop – handy if you want to restock your favourites after your visit.

Things to Know Before Visiting the Spicy’s Gewürzmuseum, Hamburg

Facilities
Accessibility
Guidelines
Rules

Onsite Facilities

Sensory Exhibit Stations Touch, smell and taste 80 to 100 spices and blends – full sensory exploration is encouraged.
Free Audio Guide Available in German, English and French via QR code on your own smartphone – bring headphones if you'd like to listen privately.
Museum Shop The spice shop is open daily, even if you don't visit the museum.
Group Programmes & Events Groups can book spice talks, quizzes and packages with coffee and cake, and school groups have their own offer.

Spicy's Gewürzmuseum: Plan Ahead

Book your museum tickets in advance to secure your visit. Special events and themed tours run on selected dates with limited places, and groups can also book them privately at a time that suits them.

Hamburg Spice Museum

Highlights

Discover more than 900 historical spice artifacts spanning five centuries.

Engage your senses by smelling and tasting various herbs and spices.

Journey through exhibits replicating bazaars and cultural settings from different countries.

Learn the complete process of how spices grow and are transformed into final products.

Enjoy a free multilingual audio guide to enhance your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting Spicy's Gewürzmuseum

Are visitors allowed to smell, touch, and taste the spices?

Yes – it's actively encouraged. You can smell, touch and taste 80 to 100 spices and blends at the interactive stations. If you have allergies, ask the staff before tasting.

Is there an audio guide available?

Yes, a free audio guide is available via QR code in German, English and French. Bring headphones if you'd like to listen privately.

What are the opening hours?

The museum is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00. On New Year's Day it opens at 11:00, and it's closed from 23 to 25 December.

Can I visit the spice shop without purchasing a museum ticket?

Yes, the spice shop is open daily and you can shop without visiting the museum.

Are there discounts available for Hamburg CARD holders?

Yes. Hamburg CARD holders pay the reduced price of €6 instead of €7 for adults. The family ticket (two adults and one or two children) costs €15.

How can I get to Spicy's Gewürzmuseum using public transport?

Take the U3 to Baumwall (Elbphilharmonie), a few minutes' walk away, or bus line 6 to Auf dem Sande (Speicherstadt).

Are guided tours offered at the museum?

Yes. Themed tours and events run on selected dates for individual visitors, and groups can book talks and tours at a time that suits them.

Are special events or themed tours available?

Yes – from Speicherstadt walks with spice merchant Jacob Lange to curry dinners, gin tastings, chocolate tours and Ringelnatz readings. See the events section above for details.