"On the Reeperbahn at half past midnight", "Reeperbahn...I'm arriving, you horny mile" - the most famous music artists in Germany sing about the "sinful mile". Of course there is a reason for this. Nowhere else it is possible to party as wildly as here in Hamburg's entertainment district. The district St. Pauli is legendary and fascinates visitors from all over the world. Guided tours and tours on the Reeperbahn, often including many surprises and drinks, are in great demand. In addition to the harbour tour, Hamburg's St. Pauli tours are a highlight!
The Hamburg fish market is world-famous and an absolute must for every visitor to Hamburg. Every Sunday since 1703, everything you can imagine in your dreams is sold here. So it is worth getting up early or coming here directly after a party night. The market opens at 5:00 am in summer. Bananas are flying through the air, huge potted plants are sold over the counter and the traders are screaming their heads off in the fight for customers. A visit to the fish market is without question one of the most beautiful activities in Hamburg.
Between Niederhafen, Reeperbahn and Fischmarkt are the "Landungsbrücken". They are one of the largest landing stages for ships, on the northern edge of the Hamburg harbour and passengers have been arriving since 1839. In addition to the tuff buildings, which are now considered cultural monuments, the gauging tower can also be visited here, which besides to its function as a clock also displays the state of the tide. At the landing stages you can also stroll around and enjoy a fish sandwich with a view of the river. Many harbour tours also start from this point.
The visit of the Hamburg Dungeon is worthwhile (but not only) especially in bad weather. The show takes visitors through Hamburg's darkest stories in around 90 minutes and offers top-class creepy fun in addition to historical facts. Meet the gruesome judge of the Inquisition and let the "headless" pirate, Klaus Störtebeker, frighten you. A trip to the Dungeon is a spooky fun for the whole family and all the lonely souls who want to venture into the dark realms. Tip: Be sure to book tickets online to save money.
The St. Michaelis Church, known to Hamburgers only as "the Michel", is one of Hamburg's landmarks and should not be missed on a discovery tour of the city. The Michel is considered to be the most famous baroque church in northern Germany and from its 132-metre-high church tower it offers an incomparable view over the whole of Hamburg including the harbour. In the Michel there are still regular church activities. So why not see the Michel at a church service?!
The Alster is located in the middle of Hamburg and attracts not only tourists. The locals in particular use the Alster as a retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. Especially in summer, the banks of the Alster are a wonderful place to relax. On the Inner and Outer Alster you can take great round trips and a sunset in front of Hamburg's home scenery is one of the most beautiful experiences in the Hanseatic City.
The Miniature Wonderland in Hamburg is one of the most visited attractions of Hamburg and astonishes above all by its "size". Because in this place everything is "itzibitzi small". Austria, Knuffingen, Central Germany, Hamburg, America, Scandinavia, Switzerland, Knuffingen Airport and Italy in miniature size? Yes and it is great fun to see the small and big wonders of this place up close. If it should (once again) rain, pack your whole family and start an adventure to this unique place.
Just opened in January 2017 the "Elbphilharmonie" is one of Hamburg's new landmarks. The philharmonic hall is one of the world's top musical addresses and the "Elphi" is one of the highlights on tours of the city. The spectacular viewing platform of the Concert Hall is developing into the largest tourist hot spot in the Hanseatic City. So the 789 million euros invested seem to have paid off, right?
The Hamburg's Speicherstadt is the largest warehouse complex in the world. The "Speicherstadt and Kontorhausviertel with Chilehaus" is also on the UNESCO World Heritage List and must be visited by everyone to Hamburg. The warehouse complex and the so-called "Fleete" (small watercourses within the Speicherstadt) are absolutely impressive and are connected by an incredible of 20 bridges. By the way: Hamburg has more bridges than Venice. Would you have known that?
The historical promenade, the Jungfernstieg is located on the southern bank of the Alster and is definitely one of the top 10 sights in Hamburg. The mile got its name from an earlier ritual in which wealthy Hamburg families took their unmarried daughters, the "Jungfern", for a walk to the bridal show on today's Jungfernstieg. In addition to a variety of relaxation possibilities and culinary highlights, you can enjoy a breathtaking view from the top floor of the Alsterhaus.
"Hamburg, meine Perle" (in English: "Hamburg my pearl") that's what the Hamburger say and there's something to that, too. Those who have not yet visited the Hanseatic city should do so quickly because Hamburg is the city of superlatives. Second largest city in Germany, the third largest city in the German-speaking world and even the eighth largest within the European Union. It is worth visiting Hamburg for at least 3 days because there is a lot to see here. Starting with the second largest port in Europe up to the fish market and of course the Reeperbahn. For those who don't have that much time, there are great tours that make it possible to discover many highlights of this unique city in one day in Hamburg.
Hamburg is worth a visit all year round. Whether rain, sun or snow, the Hamburgers are used to the often rough sea weather. Great adventures make Hamburg an exciting experience to visit in any weather condition. As almost always, there are of course more tourists in the city in summer than in winter because spring and summer are the best time to travel in Hamburg. The street cafés are filling up, there is a colourful hustle and bustle at the markets and in general the mood is simply better. When the weather is fine, a walk along the Alster or through the Speicherstadt is worthwhile and a harbour tour is simply much more fun in the sun. If it should rain (which unfortunately happens quite often in Hamburg) you can escape the bad weather by visiting the Dungeon and let yourself be guided through the dark history of this wonderful city on an eerily beautiful tour.
On a discovery tour through the world metropolis of Hamburg a little more pocket money should be planned. Food and drinks are relatively cheap here but a visit to a nightclub and a stroll on the Reeperbahn quickly costs money. However, one should not save money at this point. The "Kiez" tour through Hamburg's clubs on St. Pauli is an absolute must during your visit to Hamburg, as the nightlife is an absolute highlight. A little more money should also be set aside for the many attractions that Hamburg has to offer. Because even if the costs for some sightseeings are a little higher - it is worthwhile. A little tip: Book tickets for attractions such as the Dungeon or the Miniature Wonderland online or find out about combination tickets. Often up to 50% can be saved here. You can also save on public transport. To discover the interesting places of Hamburg, it is worthwhile to buy time tickets for local transport. There are time tickets in Hamburg for different periods of time. With the tickets you can also use the ferries.
Of course tastes vary and Hamburg has a variety of first-class restaurants to offer. Get a fish sandwich on your hand when you visit the port city. One of the best fish sandwiches can be found at "Brücke 10" directly at the landing stages. Free of charge: A wonderful view of the water. Those who want to have dinner in the evening should in any case visit the "Portuguese Quarter". The restaurants in the popular Hamburg district are almost all to be recommended. One of the best is the "Ristaurante Lusitano", even real Portuguese people eat here. By the way, you can eat cheaply in the restaurant "Erika's Eck" near the "Schlachthof". The kitchen serves huge portions until after midnight and until 9:00 a.m. you can get a sandwich here for the small appetit after a boisterous night.
You can shop almost everywhere in Hamburg like in many big cities. However, the most beautiful shopping mile is the Schanzenviertel. Hamburg's trendy district, which is fortunately even less crowded than the Reeperbahn, is located in the immediate vicinity of the Hamburg Kiez. Apart from great boutiques and crazy record shops, there are also cosy cafés, small pubs and bars and in summer you can use one of the many places outside. The Schanzenviertel is cosy, crazy and you feel right at home. A tour to this district is an absolute sightseeing must.
If you think of Hamburg the Reeperbahn and the famous red light district come to mind first. Partying is an absolute must in Hamburg but does it have to be directly on the Reeperbahn? Here, it sometimes gets very crowded in the evening hours and those who are late will be rejected at the door. If you are drawn to the Reeperbahn you have to try the "Große Freiheit 36". As an alternative Hans-Albers-Platz is very close by. There are several small bars with good music and dance floor and many clubs not only for young people. Ü30 works best in the "chute" or in the "Frida B".
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