Hamburg

The River Elbe is the lifeblood and Lake Alster is the heart. Life in Hamburg is
characterised by the proximity to water. In this beautiful urban environment the
visitor nds historic buildings, squares and fountains that are intermingled with
hundreds of shops in both Jugend style houses and modern buildings.

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 For hundreds of years the port of Hamburg has been
known as the route out to the rest of the world. Today it is
the reverse. The rest of the world is inquisitively making
for Hamburg, which is beautifully positioned between Lake
Alster and the River Elbe. Those who want to shop are
attracted by elegant shopping malls and Lange Reihe,
which is lined by hundreds of shops. Entertainments starts
at midnight and the best discotheques and bars are
situated around the Reeperbahn. It is a tradition on Sunday
mornings – after dancing the night away – to go to the
sh market where fresh shellsh and sh are sold straight
of  the boats. A boat trip on the Elbe, rowing on Lake Alster
or a beer in a café in the port is pleasantly relaxing before
undertaking a sightseeing tour of the city. The artist’s
mile, a long street full of museums, of ers the attractions
of art, natural history and handcrafts. Don’t miss the
harbour area with its 19th century warehouses alongside
the canal. Hamburg is also a food town. A large range of
rst-rate restaurants, street stalls selling pickled herring
sandwiches or a heavenly pastry and coffee will gratify
both your stomach and your soul.

 Hamburg’s Sightseeing Tours

 

Explore the very best of
Hamburg with the day ticket
of the Red Double Decker
buses on Line A. Hop on and
hop of wherever you want in
order to have a closer look at
the magnicent sights of this amazing maritime

Cap San Diego

The largest seaworthy
museum cargo ship in the
world! Experience and
discover 160 metres of
shipping history and embark
on a long voyage with the
English booklet. Stop for a break in the “Bord-Bistro” and
stay the night on, instead of, by the Elbe river in one of our
passenger cabins. During the diversity of evening events
you may also meet the ship’s kobold … or even set sail
with us! English booklet available

Hagenbeck – the wild side of Hamburg

World-famous open-air
enclosures and panoramic
views let you see exotic
animals at every turn.
Experience elephants up close
and personal and marvel at
polar bears and penguins diving into the water as well as
the only walrus in Germany in the new Eismeer – the such
rst polar environment the whole world, here in Hamburg.
Enjoy a wild journey of discoveries.

The maritime heart of Hamburg

Experiencing the sea: The
Maritime Museum presents
3,000 years of history of
seafaring displaying precious
artefacts from all over the
world. Welcome aboard! Wind,
waves, explorers, and pirates. More than 40,000 miniature
model ships, a treasure chamber with model ships made
of gold, silver and amber, “Queen Mary 2” made of LEGObricks, and a real ice wall.

The agship Casino Esplanade
is not just a grand building ,
inside it oers an attractive
spectrum of gambling options
such as casino automats,
roulette, poker and Black Jack.
Open daily from noon till 4 a. m. We also recommend the
restaurant Tarantella located on the rst oor of the
casino.
Lake Alster
A 160-hectare lake right in the city centre, surrounded by
cafés, parks and walks. There are sculptures both on land
and in the lake. There are also an abundance of oak and
chestnut trees for nature lovers. It is also possible to rent
pedal and rowing boats.
Address: Harvestehude

The Harbour
The harbour is the heart of the city. The second largest in
the world, after Rotterdam, with over 22.000 ships loading
per year. Speicherstadt, a 19th century warehouse, is in
the old town. Take a boat along the canal and enjoy the
architecture.
eating

Hamburg is one of Germany’s best cities for eating
shellsh and sh. In the morning the shing boats head
into the harbour with the night’s catch. Fish, wholesome
stews, ethnic food and traditional German home cooking
such as ”Birnen, Bohnen und Speck”- pears, beans and
bacon – are dishes which are not to be missed. Hamburg
has a wide range of restaurants and below are a few.

Hard Rock Café Hamburg

In a city that has hosted the
early gigs of Liverpool’s
original “Fab Four,” Hamburg
once again claims rock
residency with Hard Rock
Cafe Hamburg. Located near
the banks of the Elbe River in one of the city’s most
historic buildings, the Landungsbrücken, nestled in the
port near local landmarks, including Old Elbe Tunnel, the
Old Warehouse District and the Harbor City, Hard Rock
Cafe Hamburg is a must-see destination for visitors and
locals alike.

CAFES

On warm summer evenings visitors and locals sit
themselves down at the cafés along the river where boats
paddle by. Choose between home-baked bread, pastries
and cocktails.
Café Sommerterrassen
Café Sommerterrassen has the best position on the
Stadtpark canal. The most pleasant place to have a coffee
in beautiful weather or at sunset in the summer

Balzac

The French author Honoré de Balzac was a caeine addict.
In the café with his name the owners endeavour to
provide the highest quality, very nice and cosy for coee
lovers.

SHOPPING

Hamburg is a metropolis when it comes to shopping.
Whether you are after ne wines and food or the latest in
clothing fashions. There are numerous sidewalks in
Hamburg. Shopping arcades, department stores and shops
compete for space in everything from classical buildings
in the Jugend style to hypermodern buildings.
Shopping the original Hanseatic way
The Hanse-Viertel shopping
mall is nestled in the heart of
Hamburg. Nowhere else can
so many dierent stores be
found under one roof. Fashion,
gifts and treats to savour in a
very special way. Also worth seeing inside is a spectacular
granite globe showing the history of the Hanseatic trade
routes.