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Hamburg
Attractions - Things to do
1. Altona Fish Market
The market is between Hexenberg and Grosse
Elbstrasse
www.fischmarkt-hamburg.de |
What is it? It may be billed as a fish market, but there
is just about anything and everything on sale at this lively,
colourful Hamburg market that takes place early on Sunday mornings,
and has done since 1703. There is a restaurant in the historic Fish
Auction Hall, along with some live musical entertainment, to
rejuvenate tired shoppers.
Hours of Operation: Daily 5am to 12pm; from 7am in winter
Phone:(0)40 380 120 |
2. Warehouse complex
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What is it? The world's oldest warehouse complex, built
of red brick with gables and turrets, is a century old and still in
use for storing exotic goods from around the world. Known as the
Speicherstadt in German, this historic section of the Free Port
between the Deichtorhallen and Baumwall has been turned into a
tourist attraction by the addition of an open air theatre, a spice
museum, a miniature exhibition and an old Russian submarine open
for exploration. Another attraction is the 'Hamburg Dungeon', an
interactive experience showcasing the more unpleasant and gory
aspects of the city's history. The Speicherstadt is illuminated at
night, creating an enchanting spectacle, particularly viewed from a
boat on a harbour night tour (Tel: 040 31 31
30).
Hours of Operation:
Phone: |
3. Hamburger Kunsthalle
Glockengiesserwall
www.hamburger-kunsthalle.de |
What is it? Hamburg's premier art gallery offers the
chance to view works across the time spectrum from the Middle Ages
through to the present day. The Kunsthalle's main aim is to educate
about art, rather than showcase particular art treasures, and
exhibitions are constantly changing to introduce new forms of
art.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 6pm; Thursday 10am to 9pm;
closed Mondays
Phone:428 131 200 |
4. Blankenese
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What is it? This quaint destination on the steep Elbe
hillside was once a fishing village favoured by retired ship
captains. Today it has become popular with locals as a weekend
outing, and visitors also throng the narrow alleys and stairways
between picturesque houses packed together on the cliffside. The
village offers an abundance of cafes and restaurants where patrons
can relax and watch ships steaming in and out of the harbour. There
is a ferry service to Blankenese from St Pauli-Landungsbrucken in
Hamburg's Free Port.
Hours of Operation:
Phone: |
5. Museum of Hamburg History
Holsten Wall 24
www.hamburgmuseum.de |
What is it? The museum gives a detailed description of
the city of Hamburg from the 8th through to the 20th centuries.
Scale models have been used to illustrate the changing shape of the
city's famous harbour. Exhibits also include reconstructions of
various typical rooms, such as the hall of a 17th-century
merchant's home to an air raid shelter from World War
II.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm, Sundays
10am-6pm
Phone:42841 2380 |
6. Reeperbahn
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What is it? Hamburg's notorious red light district to the
east of the city centre in the St Pauli zone has become its
second-greatest tourist attraction, according to the city
management. The Reeperbahn (Rope Street) is where rope used to be
produced for the ships in the harbour. It is now a half-mile long
street which, along with its cross-streets, is filled with bright
lights and flirtatious prostitutes, crammed with bars and
establishments offering erotic entertainment. The Reeperbahn became
the neighbourhood where sailors of old were encouraged to seek
entertainment after they were banned from invading the city's more
respectable areas in the 19th century. The district also boasts an
Erotic Art Museum (at Nobistor 10A), which is privately owned and
restricted to persons over 16.
Hours of Operation:
Phone: |
7. Sylt
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What is it? The island of Sylt is Germany's most northern
point, lying off the northwestern coast in the North Sea. The
island boasts some lovely sandy beaches and stunning views, and its
main town, Westerland, has become a popular seaside resort. The
island also has miles of bicycle paths meandering through pine
forests. The island offers plenty of entertainment for tourists,
including shops, spas and exclusive restaurants. Trains arrive
several times a day from Hamburg. The island is connected to the
mainland by the six-mile (10km) long Hindenburgdamm
bridge.
Hours of Operation:
Phone: |
8. Hameln
www.hameln.de/tourismus/rattenfaenger/rf_sage_gb.htm |
What is it? Hameln, the famous town of the Pied Piper
tale told to children around the world, is a popular tourist
destination in Lower Saxony, northern Germany, lying beside the
River Weser. The old town centre has been reconstructed with
several Renaissance buildings, and some wood-frame historic
buildings, all adding to the fairytale atmosphere that brings alive
the legend of the piper who offered to rid the town of rats, and
ended up stealing all the children. A short musical version of the
story is performed each Wednesday in the old town between May and
September at 4.30pm. The Pied Piper himself conducts tours around
the town!
Hours of Operation:
Phone: |
9. Lübeck
www.luebeck-tourism.de |
What is it? Lübeck lies 41 miles (66km) north east of
Hamburg, close to the Baltic coast. Not only is this historic town
the home of a couple of noted Nobel Prize winners, but as a living
monument to the wealthy Hanseatic merchants of the 13th century, it
sports some architectural treasures that have ensured its status as
a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town's famous sons were Willy
Brandt, the West German chancellor who won the Nobel Peace Prize in
1971, and Thomas Mann, whose novel
Buddenbrooks won the Nobel Prize for
Literature in 1929. As far as the architecture goes, the town is
known for its steeples and spires, high-gabled houses, strong
towers and massive gates. The town is also billed as the world
capital of marzipan, having been the spot where this delightful
confection was first devised (there is a legend attached, of
course). Samples of marzipan are freely available in
Lübeck.
Hours of Operation:
Phone: |
Hamburg Holidays guide
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Transport -Hamburg's extensive public transport
system consists of the U-Bahn (subway), the S-Bahn (suburban
train), buses and harbour ferries, and makes getting around without
a car pleasurable.
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