Our Ship-in-Bottle Museum is hosted inside the Welcome Point Restaurant, a world known unique attraction where all in- and outgoing vessels at the Elbe river near Hamburg are welcomed by their respective national anthems through big loudspeakers. One of the most famous places for tourists in Hamburg. During summertime the place is also accessable by river ferry boat, destination "Schulau" from the Hamburg port area. All year round you can reach "Welcome Point" by Hamurg S-Bahn, Station "Wedel", then Bus 189 or Taxi (approx. 2 KM from WEDEL station)
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More than 220 unique Ships-in-Bottles from all over the world are permanently displayed. Miniatures as well as Giant Bottles, ancient and newly made. An almost complete impression of the Ship-in-Bottle art from now and yesterday.

At present a model of HMS VICTORY in a 40 litre bottle is the largest bottleship of the collection.

In addition there is another room with an impressive display of sea shells from all over the world. A Museum Shop with a wide range of Ships-in-Bottles, Seashells, Souvenir items, Flags, Nautical Keyholder, maritime decorative items, books and picture postcards is also available for your needs.

Admission fees are EURO 1.50 for adults, EURO 1.00 for retiered or handicaped persons, children, students, soldiers etc. Children accompanied by full paying parents free admission (Family Tarif).

The Ship-in-Bottle Museum is open from March to October daily 10am to 6pm, during winter only Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays and public holidays.


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