©Lucy Ruthnum By Lucy Ruthnum The last of the dust and glitter has settled and stepping back into real life has been a shock to the system after a weekend of fun in the sun at MS Dockville Festival. This festival of music and arts was the perfect way to spend what could be one [...]
Binnenalster Filmfest 2018 – Open Air Cinema on the Water
All life is a rhythm - Hamburg’s annual film festival will take place again this week, showing the very classics of music- and dance movies. A giant screen, floating on top of the Alster Lake will show „Dirty Dancing“ (at Thursday, 06.09.), „Flashdance“ (at Friday, 07.09.) as well as „The Rocky Horror Picture Show“ (at [...]
Millerntor Gallery – Turning Hamburg’s soccer stadium into a giant art gallery
What to do with a soccer stadium during off-season? Make it an art gallery that hosts an international festival for art, music and culture: The Millerntor Gallery. The “Come to Hamburg”-team checked out this year’s Millerntor Gallery which took place from 5th until 8th of July. Already being the 8th edition, the festival has now [...]
Kunstmeile: 3-Day-Pass to Hamburg’s Art Institutions
Recently, the Kunstmeile Hamburg (Art Mile Hamburg) started offering a 3-day-pass, which lets visitors access Hamburg’s five renowned art institutions for three days in a row. The price is very affordable: It is either 19 Euros (discounted) or 25 Euros. In comparison to you buying a single ticket to each and every of the five, […]
A Journey Through Miniatur Wunderland
The largest model railway in the world, Miniatur Wunderland, is definetly a must when visiting Hamburg. It was rated Germany's top one tourist attraction in 2017. Watch the video to see into the miniature wonderland, or even better: come to Hamburg and experience yourself.
Bucerius Kunst Forum – Exhibition „The birth of the art market“
Are you into classic art? Then check out the exhibition "The birth of the art market: Rembrandt, Ruisdael, Van Goyen and the artists of the Golden Age" at one of Hamburg's art hot spots: The Bucerius Kunst Forum. Rembrandt "Willem Burchgraeff" ©Bucerius Kunstforum This exhibition is taking place until January 7th 2018 and was announced [...]
Tierpark Hagenbeck – The Wild Side Of Hamburg
Want to explore Hamburg’s wild side? Then do not only visit the Reeperbahn but Hamburg’s zoo. Whether you are travelling with or without kids, by yourself or with a travel companion, you will be amazed by the variety of animals which are to be seen at the historical and family owned Tierpark Hagenbeck. For more [...]
Old Style Culture Club GRETE
by John Donson In 2012, the Hamburg-based American John Hughes started a weekly concert series at the Grete Margaretenkneipe/ Kulturverein in the lively Schanzenviertel district in Hamburg. Mostly comprised of local musicians, the Thursday Night live music program showcases the diversity of this beautiful city. From flamenco to free jazz, Syrian folk music to Argentinian [...]
Alternative Hamburg Tours
Alternative Hamburg Tours is an original and unique concept in the Hamburg tours market. Alternative Hamburg Tours was the first to showcase the alternative districts and cultural happenings to English speaking tourists in this Hanseatic city. While you will see an incredible array of urban street art throughout the tour, we aim to go much [...]
Reeperbahn Festival 2017
by John Donson From 20-23 September 2017, Hamburg is celebrating it’s twelfth annual Reeperbahn Festival in more than 70 venues with over 800 events. As Europe’s largest annual club festival, the Reeperbahn Festival has become home to one of the world’s most important music industry meeting placees.. Boasting a roster of over 500 international artists [...]