st-pauliMon-Sat 10:00-22:00, Sun 09:00-22:00 (April to October only)
Bruecke 10 on the Landungsbruecken in Hamburg has run the canonical Fischbroetchen counter on the harbour boardwalk for decades, with views of the Elbe and the harbour.
Try: Bismarckhering and Matjes Fischbroetchen
Order: The Bismarckhering Fischbroetchen and the Matjes.
Tip: The river-side counter gets sun in the afternoon; sit on the bench outside.
st-pauliDaily 09:00 to 22:00
Fishbar Originale on the Landungsbruecken in Hamburg sells the harbour-front classics in Fischbroetchen form, Backfisch, Krabben and Matjes from a kiosk counter.
Try: Backfisch and crab Fischbroetchen
Order: The Krabben Fischbroetchen with North Sea brown shrimp.
Tip: Cash and card both accepted; queue moves quickly on weekday afternoons.
st-pauliTue to Sat 16:00 to 03:00
Zur Ritze Curry on Reeperbahn in Hamburg's St Pauli runs a currywurst counter attached to the boxing bar Zur Ritze, with traditional pork sausage and curry sauce.
Try: Currywurst
Order: The Currywurst with Pommes and curry-mayo combo.
Tip: Late-night Reeperbahn line; cash and card accepted. Vegan option available.
neustadtMon to Sat 11:00 to 21:00
Edelcurry on Grosse Bleichen in Hamburg's Neustadt runs a currywurst restaurant with eight house sauces, from mild Jaipur to ultra-hot King Chili Killer, on premium sausages.
Try: Currywurst with eight sauce variations
Order: The Wagyu Kobe currywurst with Maharaja sauce.
Tip: Open Mon to Sat from 11:00, busy 12:30 to 14:00. Closed Sundays. Self-serve sauce selection at the counter.
st-pauliMon to Thu 12:00 to 22:00, Fri 12:00 to 22:30, weekend 14:00 to 23:00
Underdocks on Neuer Kamp in Hamburg's St Pauli runs the city's creative Fischbroetchen counter opposite the Rindermarkthalle, with roasted spelt rolls and rotating fish specials.
Try: Creative Fischbroetchen on roasted spelt rolls
Order: The Lachs Roeschen and the Krabben Fischbroetchen on a roasted spelt roll.
Tip: Open daily; weekday lunches busy 12:30 to 14:00. Vegetarian and vegan options on the menu.
st-pauliDaily 10:00 to 22:00
Fischbroetchen Koenig (also Restaurant Fischpfanne) on the St Pauli Landungsbruecken in Hamburg runs a year-round Fischbroetchen counter and sit-down room with maritime decor and a harbour view.
Try: Traditional Fischbroetchen
Order: The Matjes Fischbroetchen with onions; the Krabben Fischbroetchen.
Tip: Open 365 days a year. Inside and terrace seating; cash and card both accepted.