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Travel Guide
Hamburg
A port to fall in love with
02 Quick view 05 Top 10 sights 12 Crew tip
02 Germany 08 Shopping in Hamburg 13 GEO Tip
04 Travel etiquette 08 Restaurants 13 Best of
04 Health 09 Nightlife
05 Phone calls & Internet 10 Calendar of events
05 Getting around Hamburg 11 Hotels
© Maxim Schulz
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Quick view
Hamburg: Great – the Free and Hanseatic City on the
Elbe River
Hamburg, Germany’s second-largest city, has a population of approximately 1.8
million, but still retains its “small-town” feel, its green character and a certain laid-
back quality. As a port and a media and trading center, Hamburg has remarkable
charisma, both economically and culturally – as evidenced by its penchant for bold
architecture, chic shopping districts and ambitious cultural calendar.
Musicals, plays and festivals, harbor boat trips and party nights on the
Reeperbahn, the high street of the city’s red-light district, all draw some seven
million visitors to the city on the Elbe each year. In 2017, Hamburg gained a new
attraction when the spectacular Elbphilharmonie concert hall opened in the city’s
new Hafencity district.
Germany
General Information
Country overview
Once mockingly referred to as the “land of schnitzels and leather pants,” Germany
has acquired a much more modern image in recent decades. International visitors
are attracted to the big cities, especially the capital, Berlin. Since the fall of the
Berlin Wall in 1989, in particular, the city with its many cultural and entertainment
attractions has become a major tourist destination. But other German cities also
know how to celebrate and enjoy life.
Hamburg’s annual Hafengeburtstag port anniversary festival attracts around two
million visitors every year, the Rhineland is famous for its carnivals, and Munich’s
Oktoberfest is famous the world over.
Germany also has a variety of natural landscapes: for example, from the Wadden
Sea and lowland plains of the northwest, the lakelands in the northeast of the
country, numerous low mountain ranges and heathlands, to the central highlands
and Alpine regions.
Geography
Germany borders Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France,
Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland. The northwest has a
coastline on the North Sea, while the Baltic coastline in the northeast stretches
from the Danish to the Polish border.
The country is divided into 16 states (Bundesländer) and has an exceedingly
varied landscape. In what was once known as West Germany, the Rhine, Bavaria
and the Black Forest stand as the three most famous features, while in the east, the
country is lake-studded with undulating lowlands.
River basins extend over a large percentage of the region, and some of Europe’s
most prominent rivers flow through the country. These include the Elbe, the
Danube and the Rhine.
The highest point in the country is the 2962m (9718ft) peak of Zugspitze Mountain
in the Bavarian Alps. Cable cars run to the summit, which can also be climbed.
General Information
Key facts
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Population: 82,79 million (2017)
Capital: Berlin.
Language
German is the official language. Regional dialects often differ markedly from
standard German.
Currency
Euro (EUR; symbol €) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100,
50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and
1 cents.
Electricity
230 volts AC, 50Hz. European-style round two-pin plugs are in use.
Public holidays
Listed below are the public holidays for the period January 2020 to December
2021.
Note:
* In catholic regions only
** Sachsen only
*** Not in all Laender (Bundesländer)
**** Berlin only, 2020 only
2020
New Year’s Day: 1 January 2020
Epiphany: 6 January 2020*
Good Friday: 10 April 2020
Easter Sunday: 12 April 2020
Easter Monday: 13 April 2020
Labour Day: 1 May 2020
Liberation Day: 8 May 2020****
Ascension Day: 21 May 2020
Whit Sunday: 31 May 2020
Whit Monday: 1 June 2020
Corpus Christi: 21 June 2020*
Assumption: 15 August 2020*
Day of German Unity: 3 October 2020
Day of Reformation: 31 October 2020***
All Saints’ Day: 1 November 2020*
Repentance Day: 21 November 2020**
Christmas: 25 and 26 December 2020
2021
New Year’s Day: 1 January 2021
Epiphany: 6 January 2021*
Good Friday: 2 April 2021
Easter Sunday: 4 April 2021
Easter Monday: 5 April 2021
Labour Day: 1 May 2021
Ascension Day: 13 May 2021
Whit Sunday: 23 June 2021
Whit Monday: 24 May 2021
Corpus Christi: 3 June 2021*
Assumption: 15 August 2021*
Day of German Unity: 3 October 2021
Day of Reformation: 31 October 2021***
All Saints’ Day: 1 November 2021*
Repentance Day: 21 November 2021**
Christmas: 25 and 26 December 2021
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All information subject to change.
Travel etiquette
How to fit in
Handshaking is customary in Germany, and it is considered rude to address
people by their first name unless invited to do so. Normal courtesies should be
observed. Before eating, it is normal to say “guten Appetit” to the other people at
the table to which the correct reply is “danke, gleichfalls” (“Thank you, the same to
you”). If you’ve been invited to eat at a German house, it is customary to present
the hostess with unwrapped flowers (according to tradition, you should always give
an uneven number, and it is worth noting that red roses are exclusively a lover’s
gift).
In shops and other businesses, courtesy dictates that visitors should utter a
greeting, such as “guten Tag” (or “grüß Gott” in Bavaria) before saying what it is
that they want; to leave without saying “auf Wiedersehen” or “tschüss” can also
cause offence.
Similarly, when making a telephone call, asking for the person you want to speak
to without stating first who you are is impolite. Casual wear is widely acceptable,
but more formal dress is required for some restaurants, the opera, theater, casinos
and important social functions. Smoking is prohibited where notified, on public
transportation and in most public buildings.
Health
Health
Main emergency number: 112
Food & Drink
There’s nothing to mark out German products as particularly risky to general health
(although it has a partly founded reputation for being high in fat). Tap water is safe
to drink.
Other Risks
Tick-borne encephalitis is present in forested areas of southern Germany;
vaccination is advisable. Rabies is present; look out for ‘Tollwut’ signs. For those
at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered.
During the summer months, sunburn can be a problem. The southwest generally
has the highest temperatures. The usual precautions apply: Use a generous
amount of sunscreen and be sensible about how long you spend in direct sunlight.
Be aware that a breezy day can sometimes mask high temperatures.
If walking over a long distance in warm weather, it’s advisable to drink – and carry
– plenty of water and wear appropriate clothing, including a sun hat. Blisters can
be another problem for hikers. These can often occur if new walking shoes are
being worn over a long distance. Ideally, footwear should be worn in before the
trip.
As a counterpoint to the balminess of the summer, German winters can be fairly
severe. This is generally truer the further east you travel. If you’re arriving during
the coldest months of the year, make sure you have adequate clothing. At any time
of year, in fact, temperatures can be unpredictable – even in July and August it
makes sense to have a sweater (and maybe an umbrella, too) at hand.
Other health problems that inexperienced travelers might reasonably encounter
are the various knock-on effects of consuming too much alcohol. The risk,
unsurprisingly, is particularly prevalent among those attending Munich’s
Oktoberfest. Be aware that some beers have ABV levels of as much as 6 or 7%
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and should therefore be treated with respect.
Phone calls & Internet
Phone calls & Internet
Telephone
Country code:+49
Mobile telephony and Internet
Since June 2017, EU citizens traveling within the EU, and also in Iceland, Norway
and Liechtenstein have been able to use their cell phones and surf the Net without
incurring any extra charges: In other words, customers pay the same price for
phone calls, text messages and data volume as they do at home. Restrictions do
apply to the constant use of SIM cards abroad, however, and caps may be set on
data packages. For full details, contact your mobile telephony provider in your
country. Travelers using a SIM card from a non-EU state do not benefit from the
new arrangement.
Free Internet access via Wi-Fi is possible in many busy tourist spots. When using
public Wi-Fi networks, it is a wise precaution to ensure encryption of all
passwords, credit card details and banking credentials entered. Use of a VPN app
or security software to check the safety of a hotspot is recommended.
Getting around Hamburg
Getting around
Public Transport
Hamburg has a peerless public transport system. Its underground (U-Bahn), trains
(S-Bahn), buses, and ferry services are run by the Hamburg Transport Association
(hvv.de). Tickets work across all forms of transport. Get a Hamburg Card, for one,
three or five days and you’ll get discounts at key sights and on city tours.
Taxis
Cream-coloured cabs can easily be found throughout the city, either driving around
or at taxi ranks marked by green posts. You can also call a car. Good services
include Hansa Taxi (tel. +49-40-21 12 11) and Taxi Hamburg (tel. +40-40/66 66
66).
Top 10 sights
Top 10 sights in Hamburg
Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg
Miniatur Wunderland, which opened in 2001, is the biggest model railway
exhibition in the world with nine themed sections covering almost 1500 square
meters. More than 1.3 million visitors come every year to admire the richly detailed
and humorously portrayed scenarios that make Miniatur Wunderland one of
Germany’s best-loved attractions. Tip: To avoid long waiting times, especially at
vacation time, it’s best to make online reservations in advance.
Kehrwieder 2 Opening times: daily 0930-1800
20457 Hamburg (please check website for details)
Germany
Tel.: +49-40/300 68 00 www.miniatur-wunderland.de/
Elbphilharmonie
The project on the western tip of Hamburg’s Hafencity district was highly
controversial during its lengthy – and increasingly costly – construction, but since
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the magnificent concert hall opened in January 2017, enthusiasm has largely
taken the place of opposition. In its very first year, the “Elphi” was already a
veritable tourist magnet, making it all but impossible to acquire tickets for concerts
in the Großer Saal, the spectacular large auditorium, at short notice. Happily, the
Plaza, a public viewing platform between the brick-built base – a former dockland
warehouse – and the new glass structure, is open to all comers and free of charge.
Platz der Deutschen Einheit 4 Plaza opens: daily 0900-0000
20457 Hamburg
Germany www.elbphilharmonie.de/en/
Tel. +49-40/357 66 60
The Port of Hamburg
The harbor is alive with tooting, buzzing and twinkling lights, and teeming with
activity round the clock. Take a harbor boat tour past the brand-new
Elbphilharmonie concert hall, through the old Speicherstadt warehouse district and
past the massive docks to gain an impression of this busy modern port, where
millions of tons of goods are constantly on the move. There are also museum
ships tied up at the landing stages, which are open to visitors.
Hamburger Hafen www.hafen-hamburg.de
Hamburg
Germany
Hamburg Kunsthalle
This distinguished art museum, located in downtown Hamburg, is housed in two
adjacent buildings connected by an underground passage. The collection features
European artworks from over 700 years, including paintings by Rembrandt, Klee
and Caspar David Friedrich; changing visiting exhibitions are an additional
highlight.
Glockengießerwall Opening times: Tue, Wed, Fri-Sun
20095 Hamburg 1000-1800, Thur 1000-2100
Germany
Tel: +49-40/428 13 12 00 www.hamburger-kunsthalle.de
Deichtorhallen
The Deichtorhallen, consisting of the Hall of Contemporary Art, the House of
Photography and the Falckenberg Collection (located in Harburg), form one of the
biggest exhibition centers for modern art and photography in Europe. Exhibitions
are staged here regularly, including the famous Triennial of Photography.
Deichtorstraße 1-2 Opening times: Tue-Sun 1100-1800
20095 Hamburg (first Thurs of the month 1100-2100)
Germany
Tel: +49-40/32 10 30 www.deichtorhallen.de
The Alster
On the famous Jungfernstieg, the downtown promenade on the banks of the Alster,
visitors can sit in one of the waterfront cafés, walk around the smaller Inner Alster
or watch the many sailboats on the larger Outer Alster. Numerous canals branch
out into the fashionable districts around the lake, which was created long ago
when the Alster River was ponded. Thanks to the many boat and stand-up-
paddling rental services, sporty visitors can also catch a glimpse of the gardens of
the gracious Alster villas.
Alster
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Reeperbahn
The Reeperbahn only unfolds its magic at night: Once a notorious red-light district,
the so-called “Kiez,” located between Millerntor and Nobistor, has evolved into a
partly cliché-ridden, partly rough, alternative culture and entertainment district.
Alongside the musical theaters and live music venues, small bars and basement
clubs hosting live gigs are also still part of the scene. On summer weekends
visitors crowd the main street of St. Pauli, but the side streets are often more
interesting.
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Hamburg
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Hamburg Fish Market
The fish market attracts a mix of Sunday morning early birds and revelers still on
their feet after a long Saturday night. From 5 a.m., you can buy or bid for fish, food
and flowers here. Live bands and brunch in the fish auction hall entertain early
morning visitors until closing time at 9:30 a.m. It’s always crowded here in the
summer, but early in the year and in the fall, the market occasionally has to be
canceled due to storm surges and flooding.
Große Elbstraße 137 Opening times: Sun 0500-0930 (Apr-
22767 Hamburg Oct); Sun 0700-0930 (Nov-Mar)
Germany
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Hamburg City Hall
This magnificent sandstone building in center of town is the seat of Hamburg’s
parliament and senate (city and state administration). The building was
inaugurated in 1897 and offers almost daily guided tours. The square in front of the
city hall, the Rathausmarkt, is the center of the city and picturesquely situated close
to the Alsterfleet canals, the summer home of Hamburg’s resident population of
swans. It’s a popular venue for open-air events and also the ideal starting point for
a shopping tour of the stores on Mönckebergstraße, Spitalerstraße and
Jungfernstieg.
Rathausmarkt 1 Opening times: Mon-Fri 0700-1900, Sat
20095 Hamburg 1000-1800, Sun 1000-1700
Germany
Tel: +49-40/428 31 24 09 www.hamburgische-buergerschaft.de
St. Michaelis Church
This main church is the city’s traditional landmark and affectionately known to
locals as “the Michel.” From the tower observation platform 106 meters up, the view
over the city and harbor and to well beyond the city limits is quite magnificent – as
is the stunning view of the Elbphilharmonie concert hall. Tip: Come at around 10
a.m. or 9 p.m. to hear the Tower Watchman play his trumpet for five minutes,
sending the melody out to all four points of the compass – a unique sound
experience.
Englische Planke 1 Opening times tower: daily 0900-2000
20459 Hamburg
Germany www.st-michaelis.de
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Tel: +49-40/37 67 80
Shopping in Hamburg
Shopping in Hamburg
Key Areas
Hamburg has excellent shopping opportunities not only downtown but also in
almost all districts. The main ones in the city are on Jungfernstieg, in the
Alsterarkaden shopping arcade, and on Mönckebergstraße and Spitaler Straße
because that’s where the major department stores and the flagship stores of
international brands can be found. The boutiques on Große Bleichen and Neuer
Wall are the place to head for chic fashion labels, while the Sternschanze and
Karolinenviertel neighborhoods tend to specialize in offbeat and vintage styles. On
Ottenser Hauptstraße (Altona) and Osterstraße (Eimsbüttel), there are stores
supplying daily needs and – for breaks in between – plenty of cafés and bars.
Markets
Farmers’ and organic markets selling regional produce and delicatessen products
are held several times a week and in nearly all districts. Likely the most famous of
all, however, is the Hamburg fish market (Große Elbstraße 137), which takes place
every Sunday from 5:30 through 9:30 a.m. True to its name, it does sell fish, but
other foods and flowers are also sold and auctioned off there.
Shopping Center
Hamburger Hof, Hanse-Viertel and Kaiser-Galerie along Große Bleichen are all
luxury shopping malls featuring equally luxurious cafés and restaurants. The
stores of a variety of high-end manufacturers have come together under one roof at
Levantehaus, a former office building on Mönckebergstraße, while in the new
Überseequartier neighborhood of Hafencity, there’s modern architecture to be
found as well as a number of trendy fashion and home accessory stores.
Restaurants
Restaurants in Hamburg
Dining in true Hamburg style means eating fish, of course. But beyond that, the city
offers an amazing selection of restaurants serving German and international
cuisine, too.Many can be found in St. Pauli and down by the harbor, as well as in
the Schanzenviertel, Ottensen and Eimsbüttel districts, which are home to many
novel restaurants with eclectic menus.
Haerlin
Christoph Rüffer has been head chef at the venerable Vier Jahreszeiten hotel on
the Binnenalster lake since 2002. His seasonal menus featuring inventively
combined flavors and surprising textures have earned him two Michelin stars
(2018). The hotel’s own elegant Art Déco Jahreszeiten-Grill restaurant and the
Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei Nine are equally excellent.
Neuer Jungfernstieg 9-14 Category: Luxurious
20354 Hamburg
Germany
Marseille
Marseille is one of Hamburg’s partner cities, and this restaurant specializes in
Mediterranean – and especially Provencal – fish dishes. The bouillabaisse, which
comes in a number of variations – and accommodatingly also as a starter –
definitely deserves a recommendation. The meat dishes are also excellent.
Große Elbstraße 164 Category: Luxurious
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Germany
Broscheks Restaurant
Centrally located at the Renaissance Hamburg Hotel, close to the main shopping
streets and malls, Broscheks Restaurant serves North German dishes with a
French twist.
Große Bleichen Category: Moderate
20354 Hamburg
Germany
Neni
Hamburg’s Hafencity holds a number of attractions, and this modern, informal
restaurant is one of them. The menu includes typical Eastern Mediterranean
dishes with the creative addition of North German elements.
Osakaallee 12 Category: Moderate
20457 Hamburg
Germany
Bok
The first Bok opened as a sushi snack bar in 1989, and today there are six
branches in Hamburg. This one is located in the colorful Schanzenviertel
neighborhood. Bok serves mostly Korean dishes, but sushi is also on the menu.
Schulterblatt 3 Category: Budget
20357 Hamburg
Germany
Nightlife
Nightlife in Hamburg
St. Pauli nightlife is legendary. Home to many music clubs, bars and the red-light
district, the area around the Reeperbahn really comes to life after dark,but there’s
also plenty to keep visitors entertained at the end of the day in the Schanzenviertel,
St. Georg and Ottensen neighborhoods.
Clouds Heaven’s Nest
Their artful, curved silhouette earned the high-rise blocks at the eastern end of the
Reeperbahn their name, the “dancing towers.” One of Hamburg’s most exclusive
clubs occupies their all-glass, 360° roof terrace, from which you can see right
across the Elbe River, down into the harbor and over to the Michel - officially St.
Michael’s Church, one of the city’s main landmarks. The Clouds also has a
restaurant and a bar
Reeperbahn 1
22761 Hamburg
Germany
Fabrik
A cultural centre hosting gigs and theatre in a converted machine parts factory.
Barnerstraße 36
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22765 Hamburg
Germany
Frau Hedis Tanzcafé
Frau Hedis Tanzcafé takes place on board a motor launch that gently plows the
waves in Hamburg harbor. The boat ties up once an hour for guests to alight and
board. In between, the music laid on by live performers or a DJ comes complete
with a fine view of the harbor.
Bei den Sankt Pauli Landungsbrücken
Brücke 10
22767 Hamburg
Germany
Kaiserkeller
The Beatles played here regularly in the early 1960s and today this venue hosts
major international bands.
Große Freiheit 36
20359 Hamburg
Germany
Übel & Gefährlich
An institution on the Hamburg music scene, this club stages an eclectic program
spanning almost everything from swing concerts to techno parties. But possibly the
most exceptional thing about Übel & Gefährlich is its location on the top floor of the
former flak tower on Heiligengeistfeld. Make sure to visit the roof terrace in summer
for a fantastic view out over the city.
Feldstraße 66
20359 Hamburg
Germany
Calendar of events
Calendar of events
Hamburger Dom
With carousels, a big-wheel, booths and stalls, as well as hi-tech white-knuckle
rides, Hamburger Dom is the largest fair in northern Germany with plenty on offer
for all to enjoy. The fair comes to town for a full month three times a year.
March, July and November 2020
Venue: Heiligengeistfeld, just off the Reeperbahn, St Pauli
Haspa Marathon Hamburg
This popular race in Hamburg is well attended yearly by nearly a million spectators
and a mass of participants, both professional and amateurs alike. Much of what
makes this race such a draw each April or May is the largely flat and incredibly
scenic course, running in part along the side of the Elbe River and the edge of
Alster Lake.
April 19, 2020
Venue: Along Elbe River and Alster Lake
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Hafengeburtstag Hamburg (Port anniversary)
This is the big annual celebration of Hamburg, its status as a free port since 1189
and its maritime tradition, all rolled into a kind of citywide birthday party. Centred
around the harbour, this event has become the world’s largest port festival and is
marked out on the water with the arrival of all manner of historic vessels; tall ships,
frigates and steamboats come from as far afield as Spain and the USA to
participate. This festival has been going strong for over 800 years and is still a
favourite in the calendar with locals and visitors alike.
May 8-10, 2020
Venue: Around Hamburg harbour
Elbjazz
Elbjazz is a two-day international show program of some 50 events featuring all
styles of jazz and related genres staged at open-air and indoor venues against the
backdrop of Hamburg harbor. Since 2017, the Elbphilharmonie has been one of
the festival’s venues.
June 5 -6, 2020
Venue: Hamburg harbor front
Reeperbahn Festival
Hamburg’s most salacious area, once known commonly as ‘The Wicked Mile’,
must be one of the few red-light districts in the world to host its own annual festival.
Nevertheless, since its inception in 2005, this music festival has been going from
strength to strength, using the profusion of cafés, bars and clubs in the area to
showcase nearly 400 different up-and-coming new music acts. This event is
proving so popular amongst locals and visitors (and industry insiders) that capacity
has recently been increased to 30,000.
September 16 - 19, 2020
Venue: Cafés, bars and clubs in St Pauli.
New Year’s fireworks in Hamburg harbor
The New Year’s firework extravaganza on December 31 looks fantastic from the
Landungsbrücken landing stages, but the heated cabin of a comfortable passenger
ship is a far more pleasant place to enjoy the spectacle. One way or the other, the
fireworks, accompanied by the hooting of the big ships’ horns, make an impressive
start to the New Year.
December 31, 2020
Venue: Hamburg harbor front
Hotels
Hotels in Hamburg
Hamburg has an excellent selection of hotels, from blow-the-budget, five-star
wonders to cosy, locally-owned pensions.You’ll also find an array of decent,
affordable business hotels if you want something in between.
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten
This opulent grand hotel occupies a prime downtown location beside the Alster
lake. Its 156 rooms and suites underwent extensive refurbishment in 2015 to
emerge elegantly resplendent. The hotel has three restaurants that cater to guests’
differing tastes: the Michelin-starred Haerlin restaurant, the grill restaurant and the
Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei Nine.
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Neuer Jungfernstieg 9 - 14 Category: Luxurious
20354 Hamburg
Germany
East
This superior design hotel is located on a street running parallel to the
Reeperbahn in the St. Pauli party district. The subdued colors of its luxurious
interior contrast perfectly with the hurly-burly on the doorstep.
Simon-von-Utrecht-Straße 31 Category: Luxurious
20359 Hamburg
Germany
The George
There’s a great view of the Alster lake and downtown Hamburg with the spires of
Hamburg’s principal churches from every room and especially from the roof terrace
of this smart design hotel in the St. Georg district, near the main train station,
Hauptbahnhof, the Kunsthalle art museum and the Schauspielhaus theater.
Barcastraße 3 Category: Moderate
22087 Hamburg
Germany
25 Hours Hotel Hafencity
This stylish design hotel close to the Elbphilharmonie concert hall in the Hafencity
district has a fittingly maritime theme, so it doesn’t have “rooms” – it has cabins.
Überseeallee 5 Category: Moderate
20457 Hamburg
Germany
Superbude Sankt Pauli
The accommodation at this hostel-style, 89-room hotel is perfectly fine but not
luxurious. The atmosphere is laid back, and the location in the Schanzenviertel
district, ideal for extensive forays into Hamburg’s nightlife scene. There’s a second
Superbude in St. Georg, close to Hauptbahnhof, the main train station.
Juliusstraße 1-7 Category: Budget
22769 Hamburg
Germany
Crew tip
My Hamburg
My personal tip for a romantic dinner in a very special atmosphere is the Cuneo on
Davidstraße. It was the first Italian restaurant ever to open in Hamburg, and its
location just off the Reeperbahn also makes the Cuneo the ideal starting point for a
weekend tour of the local nightspots. A night out on the Reeperbahn is always
something special because it has some of the city’s trendiest clubs and bars.
Website
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GEO Tip
Water art on the Elbe River
Water art on the Elbe River
The sand filtration plant on Kaltehofe island in the Elbe River (wasserkunst-
hamburg.de) supplied the people of Hamburg with clean drinking water for some
100 years. The plant closed at the end of 1990, but 20 of its 22 basins have been
preserved as an industrial monument. Now Villa Kaltehofe houses a museum
documenting the history of the plant and Hamburg’s fountains, as well as a café.
The greater part of the island is a nature reserve. A nature discovery path provides
information about the flora and fauna. A visit is best combined with a cycle tour
from S-Bahn train station Rothenburgsort to Dove-Elbe – alternatively, you could
take the boat from Landungsbrücke 10 (Sundays only).
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Best of
Hamburg in the rain
Miniatur-Wunderland
There’s a persistent rumor that it rains practically all of the time in Hamburg. That is
complete nonsense, of course! But who cares about rain statistics when you are
visiting and it really does happen to be pouring down?! We bring you the best
addresses for days with and without an umbrella.
Miniatur Wunderland
The world’s largest model railway is located in a former warehouse building in
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Hamburg’s historical warehouse district: A delightful, large-scale “hidden object
activity picture” with nine exhibition sections, 15.4 kilometers of track, and a
simulated day-and-night sequence roughly every 15 minutes. In their dollhouse
world, some 263,000 XXS figures of thumbnail- to matchstick-size, experience
many an adventure, including fires that are extinguished by miniature fire fighters
who come rushing to the rescue. There’s even an airport with the magical name of
Knuffingen Airport, where 42 jets arrive and depart throughout the day. Tip: Book
online before you go to avoid a wait at the entrance.
Kehrwieder 2 Open: daily 9:30 – 18:00, often longer
20457 Hamburg (please check the website)
Germany
Tel.: +49-40/300 68 00 www.miniatur-wunderland.de/
Flight simulator
Flying in this Airbus A320 feels excitingly real, and you can do it even without
years of pilot training. In this flight simulator, installed in a converted original
cockpit, there are knobs to turn, monitors and flashing instruments. An experienced
copilot always takes the second seat in the cockpit and begins by explaining the
technical details, and also gives useful tips during the maneuvers. Then the
amateur pilots pull up the Airbus A320 all by themselves – and generally at too
steep an angle, so fortunately only virtually, while outside the windows, a
deceptively real 3D projection simulates the outside world. There’s a choice of
24,000 airports, including some infamous ones with short runways. Hamburg even
has two firms offering this particular form of entertainment: One is located in the
city’s historical warehouse district, the Speicherstadt, and the other close to the
airport. Both require advance bookings.
iPilot www.yourcockpit.de/front_content.php fl
Langenhorner Chaussee 139 yipilot.de/
22415 Hamburg
Germany
+49-89/414 14 1040
Chocoversum by Hachez
Just a few steps away from the upmarket shopping miles in downtown Hamburg,
this interactive chocolate museum opened its doors in 2011, although “chocolate
show” would be a better description. Visitors are welcomed at the door by the
sweet fragrance emanating from a giant chocolate fountain and encouraged to
sample the wares. During the 90-minute activity tours, visitors learn all about how
cocoa beans are grown and chocolate is produced and processed, and they get to
see vintage machines in action. In the tasting kitchen, every sweet tooth on the tour
makes their own bar of chocolate to take home from a selection of roughly 30
ingredients spanning pink pepper to cinnamon. If one bar is not enough, take a
look around the Choco-Laden store, which sells chocolates, spiced chocolate bars
and exotic creations, such as cocoa pesto.
Meßberg 1 Open: daily 10:00 – 18:00, guided tours
20095 Hamburg begin every 30 minutes. Please check
Deutschland the website for exact times
+ 49-40/41 91 23 00
www.chocoversum.de/
Harrys Hafenbasar
Likely the weirdest museum in Hamburg, Harrys Hafenbasar enjoys a spectacular
location: After an eventful history spanning more than 60 years, the cabinet of
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curiosities brought together by the late seaman Harry Rosenberg (1925-2000) now
resides here in a restored floating crane in the traditional ship harbor of Hamburg’s
Hafencity district. The collection includes an array of arts and crafts, including
voodoo figures, shrunken heads, statues and masks from around the world as well
as a “silent zoo” populated by stuffed animals. Tip: The crane also houses a
microhotel, the Hafencity Hideaway (hafenkranhamburg.de). From its 19-square-
meter cabin, guests enjoy an exclusive view of the Elbphilharmonie concert hall.
Am Sandtorkai 60-62 Open: Sat and Sun 10:00-15:00, longer
20457 Hamburg on public holidays and during major
Germany events (Hafengeburtstag port
anniversary celebrations, etc.).
www.hafenbasar.de/
Hotel Atlantic
This grand hotel on the Binnenalster lake was opened in 1909 to provide
appropriate accommodation for First Class passengers of the Hamburg-Amerika
shipping line. Today, it is a listed building and has recently been lovingly restored
to its former grandeur. If you are unwilling to splurge on a room at this venerable
establishment of Hamburg hospitality, we can certainly recommend sampling its
culinary delights: Relax in style on a leather sofa and order a pot of fragrant Earl
Grey tea with scones and cucumber sandwiches. While you're there, take a look at
the carpet on the staircase and you will notice that Great Britain is missing from the
world map at its center. Why? Because the carpet was one of the hotel’s original
fixtures and fittings, and back in 1909, the Anglo-German naval race was on
between the Deutsche Reich and the British. So here at least, the rival was put in
its place (although literally not).
An der Alster 72-79 www.kempinski.com/de/hamburg/hotel-
20099 Hamburg atlantic/
Germany
Tel.: +49-40/288 80
Thai Oase karaoke bar
This little bar with its rather no-frills 1970s decor is located right across from the
legendary Kaiserkeller club. But don’t be fooled by the apparent lack of glamour
because that comes from the guests themselves. For the space of three minutes,
everyone has the chance to demonstrate (what they consider to be) their most
beautiful singing. Up to 200 visitors come here to party on weekends and the
atmosphere is always fantastic.
Große Freiheit 38 www.facebook.com/thaioase/
22767 Hamburg
Germany
Tel.: +49-40/31 79 20 95
Waterkant VW bus tours
Wanterkant’s five retro VW minibuses don’t just each have a name, they also have
personalities of their own. Jolante, for instance, a T3 built in 1986, is reputedly a
“real goer.” These character vehicles can take up to eight people on a variety of
themed tours of Hamburg and the surrounding area lasting between two and six
hours. Well worth trying is the Geheimtipp tour, on which even locals can discover
something new, such as industrial monuments south of the Elbe, a honey factory
and Hamburg’s very first urban farm.
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Hongkongstraße 5 www.waterkant-touren.com/
20457 Hamburg
Germany
Tel.: +49 40 30373437
Kunsthalle Hamburg
The three buildings containing Hamburg’s largest art collection enjoy a top location
between the Alster Lake and the city’s main train station, Hauptbahnhof. Like the
collection, the architectural ensemble of red brick building, rotunda and cube also
brings tradition and modernity together. As well as the over 700 works from eight
centuries permanently on display here, the art museum also hosts first-rate special
exhibitions. If an elegant atmosphere – and a fine view over the Binnenalster lake –
sound inviting, you can always pay a visit to The Cube, the restaurant in the
contemporary art section, Galerie der Gegenwart, (without visiting the museum).
Glockengießerwall 5 Open: Tue, Wed, Fri-Sun 10:00 – 18:00,
20095 Hamburg Thu 10:00 – 21:00
Germany
Tel.: +49 40-428131-200 www.hamburger-kunsthalle.de/
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