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Visit Hamburg
Squeezed between scenic lakes and huge container
ships on the busy Elbe river, Germany's largest port has, so the locals say,
much in common with Venice and
Amsterdam. Its dynamism, multiculturalism and hedonistic red-light district, the
Reeperbahn, originate from its colourful
maritime past. But, unlike its maritime counterparts, Hamburg remains a
hard-working port that is among Europe's busiest. Add to this the
independence of a place that has been invaded only once in its history (by
Napoleon, no less) and you too will be inspired to serenade the city.
Sailing and boating, right in the middle of town: take a stroll around the
centre and relax – the the Alster lake in the heart of Hamburg defines the
city’s image and its lifestyle.
Hamburg’s city centre offers more than just shopping; the streets are
peppered with historical shop, trading and office buildings and you can also
marvel at the imposing
town hall.
The historical
Speicherstadt – the largest warehouse complex on one single
site in the world – is one of Hamburg’s landmarks and indisputably a
sightseeing highlight.
The five main churches of the Hanseatic city form Hamburg’s skyline. One of
them is the famous Michel –
St. Michaelis – a Hamburg landmark.
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 Apartment Hotel Hamburg Hamm 
There is a bus stop just outside the hotel, bringing you to the main train station and Hamburg city centre in only 15 minutes.
The historic "Speicherstadt", the musical theatres, the exhibition grounds and the congress centre are all within easy reach.
Nearly all of our spacious guest rooms (approximately 20-43m² in size) feature a balcony, and most include a kitchenette with fridge and microwave. |
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| Shopping Hamburg Hamburg is a veritable shopper's
paradise. The city centre boasts a quantity of beautiful shopping arcades,
glass-roofed malls and exclusive boutiques... Whether you prefer chic small
boutiques, glamorous shopping arcades or grand department stores: Shopping
in the city centre will leave nothing to be desired. Most of the shops are
open until 8 p.m. - even on Saturdays! Spitalerstrasse - from H & M to
Haute Couture
Pedestrian zone that offers shopping opportunities from A to Z.
Mönckebergstraße – Hamburg's Shopping Mile
Shopping paradises closely lined one after the other: Where all your wishes
will come true.
Levantehaus - Mall with atmosphere
Exquisite stores and shops of all kinds, which vary from café to fashion,
from the pleasent scent of bakery stores to gift shops.
HSH Nordbank Shopping Passage
The HSH Nordbank Shopping Passage offers a wide range of jewellery, coins,
HiFi-equipment, fashion and original things – a special shopping experience.
Around the Rathausmarkt (Town Hall Square)
Around the heart of Hamburg you will find much more than souvenirs. And the
town hall square will surprise you with a new event almost every month.
Neuer Wall - The Designer Street
If you are looking for exquisite brands, Neuer Wall is the place to go:
Armani, Joop, Jil Sander, jewellery by Bulgari, Cartier, and Sönnichsen,
accessories from Hermés, Fashion House Unger, Offermann or Louis Vuitton…
Bleichenhof
Bleichenhof offers jeweller's shops, antiquities, hats, and a good choice of
restaurants and bars…
Hanse-Viertel - Shopping the hanseatic way
The hanseatic shopping arcade for unforgettable experiences: 63 boutiques
and speciality shops offer a wide range of products, from interior
decoration to lingerie…
Gerhofstraße, Gänsemarkt and Gänsemarktpassage
Where three shopping miles meet, you will find a colourful range of offers
to cater for all tastes.
Jungfernstieg, Alsterhaus and Hamburger Hof
The Jungfernstieg alongside the Inner Alster Lake has a long tradition as
shopping esplanade and promenade. The big and small elegant shops try to
outdo one another with their exquisite offers…
Alsterarkaden
Simply stroll along the arcades, taking in the Mediterranean flair and
exclusive shops... |
| Eating and Drinking Hamburg
Cave Bar - Mövenpick Hotel, Sternschanze 6
The trendy Cave Bar is decorated with red brickwork and located in the vaulted cellar of the historic towers. This serves up a wide variety of classic and creative cocktails.
Speicher 52 - ABC-Str. 52 Hamburg Marriott Hotel
The restaurant Speicher 52 specialises in German cuisine. Look forward to regional dishes prepared from fresh ingredients and with international touches.
Hafen Hamburg Restaurant - Seewartenstr. 9
The wonderful harbour views from the hall-like restaurant are unforgettable.
San Michele - Englische Planke 8
The "most Italian of all Italians" is directly opposite the "Michel"! Enjoy
traditional Neapolitan cuisine in a cheerful Mediterranean ambience. Small
bistro on the ground floor.
Fischmarkt - Ditmar-Koel-Str. 1
Close to the harbour, this fine restaurant with Mediterranean décor and a
bistro atmosphere with open kitchen serves many fish specialties.
East Restaurant - Simon-von-Utrecht-Str. 31
Restaurant with brick vaulted ceiling in a converted factory shop.
Bistro am Fleet - Heiligengeistbrücke 4
The open kitchen in the Bistro offers international dishes. |
| Sports & Activities Hamburg Generous modern
and historical gardens and park areas also offer a great many opportunities
to rest, relax, play and keep fit in Hamburg. |
| Hamburg Weather & Climate
Hamburg is not
renowned for being overly dry! Normally, the prevailing westerly winds bring
moist sea air from the North Sea, which spares us from most climatic
extremes, but does account for the resplendent growth of Hamburg's extensive
population of trees. This has made Hamburg a very green city, such that,
seen from the air, much of it appears to be just forest!
It is often windy, as the wind blows relatively unhindered from North Sea
over the narrow land area into the Baltic. The overall effect is that the
air has a refreshing effect and is rarely unpleasant (as long as you have
suitable clothing!)
Once in a while a continental high pressure area will wander in from the
east, bringing dry weather, in the summer coupled with warm temperatures of
up to 30 degC and in winter an icy chill of between -10 to -25 degC. These
periods tend to be quite stable and can last for a few weeks.
These are the times in the winter, when the Elbe begins to freeze despite
its salt content and tidal movement and of course the Alster lakes in the
city centre of Hamburg freeze enough for most of the city's population to be
out ice skating.
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