Pause & play Escape Rooms Hamburg-Altstadt, Escape room in Hamburg's old town, Germany.
Walking inside, you step into rooms where every corner hides clues and challenges, with lighting and sound effects that create a sense of suspense, pulling you into a story that feels alive and keeps your attention focused until the very end.
The venue sits in Hamburg's historic center, a neighborhood where old architecture and busy streets blend together, offering a setting that connects the city's past with the excitement of modern interactive adventures that invite exploration and discovery.
People gather here to spend time with friends or coworkers, working together to solve puzzles that encourage teamwork and laughter, making it a popular spot for birthdays, family outings, and company events where shared experiences bring everyone closer.
Located on Ferdinandstraße, the place is a short walk from Hauptbahnhof Nord station, features a ramp for easy access, offers free Wi-Fi, and opens most days from late morning to evening, making it simple to plan a visit that fits your schedule.
Each themed room transforms you into a character in a mystery, with carefully crafted details that make you forget you're in the middle of the city, turning an ordinary afternoon into a thrilling adventure that feels like living inside a movie scene.
Location: Hamburg
Address: Ferdinandstraße 3, 20095 Hamburg, Germany
Opening Hours: Monday-Tuesday 14:00-21:30; Wednesday 11:00-21:30; Thursday 14:00-21:30; Friday-Sunday 11:00-21:30
Phone: +494088368879
Website: https://pause-play.de/hamburg
GPS coordinates: 53.55470,10.00119
Latest update: December 3, 2025 09:00
Hamburg offers a wide range of activities for everyone. Families and groups of friends can explore museums where you touch and handle objects, solve puzzles in escape rooms, play bowling, pilot flight simulators, or relax in water parks. History lovers can immerse themselves in the city's lively past at the Hamburg Dungeon, where actors recreate scenes from history. Those seeking more thrill can try axe throwing, parkour in specialized centers, or explore virtual worlds with VR headsets. The city also offers unique experiences like SchwarzLICHTviertel, where you play in the dark under black light, or JUMP House, an interconnected trampoline park for jumping and doing acrobatics. Music fans can visit Panik City, an interactive center dedicated to singer Udo Lindenberg. To complete the options, Hamburg has several karaoke venues, a racecourse, and a casino. Whether with family or friends, you’ll always find an activity that suits your mood.
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