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Port, river, lake – Hamburg afloat!
The smoothest way to approach Hamburg, the city with more bridges than Venice, is by boat. Discover the inner city lake Alster by ferry and explore Hamburg’s harbour with a boat trip. Or do it like the locals: at sunset, go to the viewpoint “Hafenbalkon” above the port and river Elbe and watch the big container ships passing by.
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Architecture – Hanseatic variety
Visitors to Hamburg are immediately struck by the visual tension of the city's contrasts. Post modern glass and steel façades, the patrician mansions of past epochs, baroque churches, historical residential quarters, the Warehouse district and the ultra-modern HafenCity, all contribute to the city's look. Interested in a sightseeing tour? Ask our concierge!
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Museums
Amid the ships and shops, leave time for the city’s celebrated museums. The “Hamburger Kunsthalle” shows one of the most important German art collections. “Bucerius Kunstforum” is famous for its regularly changing exhibitions. A special exhibitions awaits you in the Spice Museum. The latest openings include the International Maritime and the Prototype Museum
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The city is build on trade – go shopping!
Shopping in Hamburg? Nothing could be better! Head to the elegant shopping district close to the Inner Alster lake close to the “Jungfernstieg”. Browse through a dozen of arcades close by or stroll through the ultra-chic designer mile “Neuer Wall” – from Boss to Gucci, from Tiffany’s to Chopard, they are all to be found here!
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Hamburg Specialities – Hamburg Restaurants
Hamburg is not only about excellent international cuisine, but also about typical Old-Hamburg cooking. Try “Labskaus”, rated the ultimate sailor’s dish or freshly caught fish at the Fish Auction Hall. For gourmets, the elegant Atlantic Restaurant is the first address, offering excellent Atlantic Classics and modern French cuisine.
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Entertainment & Nightlife
Nightlife in Hamburg? Sankt Pauli, the world’s most famous red-light district with its “Reeperbahn”, is a must for every visitor, though its sinful reputation abroad no longer tells the whole story. Enjoy the unlimited range of entertainment: from Variety theatres to live music and electronic music temples – Sankt Pauli is home for all types and tastes.