Holiday in Hamburg

About Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany's gateway to the world, is a metropolis with a maritime character, cultural diversity, and an unparalleled mix of harbor roughness and Hanseatic elegance. The Elbphilharmonie, an architectural masterpiece on a former warehouse, has become the city's landmark since its opening in 2017 — the plaza at 37 meters high offers a free panoramic view over the harbor, city, and Elbe. The Speicherstadt, the largest contiguous warehouse complex in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, fascinates with its neo-Gothic brick facades that reflect in the canals. Here you will also find Miniatur Wunderland — the largest model railway exhibition in the world and one of Germany's most visited attractions. Adjacent to it lies HafenCity, Europe's largest inner-city development project featuring modern architecture, restaurants, and the International Maritime Museum. The Reeperbahn, Hamburg's legendary entertainment district in St. Pauli, offers much more than its red-light image suggests: live music clubs, theaters, comedy, and the famous neighborhood pubs make it a nighttime magnet. In the early days of the Beatles, the band played at the Star-Club, and the Beatles-Platz commemorates this era. Every Sunday morning, the fish market on the Elbe attracts thousands of visitors — whether early in the morning after a night out or for a family market stroll. The Alster, Hamburg's inland waters, divides into Binnenalster and Außenalster and invites sailing, paddling, and strolling. The Schanzenviertel and Ottensen are Hamburg's creative hearts with concept stores, cafes, and street art. Culinary delights in Hamburg include the classic fish sandwich at the harbor, Labskaus, Franzbrötchen, and a steadily growing fine dining scene. Hamburg is rough, honest, and irresistible — a city you must feel.