The name „Grosse Freiheit“ has a long history in the center of Hamburg’s clubbing and party district St.Pauli. The street became famous for it’s large number of night clubs, strip clubs and brothels. At the same time the street became equally famous for it’s music scene. The Beatles began their career at the Star-Club just [...]
The former slaughterhouse turned rock & roll/indie music club, the KNUST is welcoming Hamburg’s own SARAJANE back to it’s stage at the beginning of November 2016. The group celebrated the record release party for their debut album „#Step One“ last year. Originally from lower Saxony, singer/songwriter SaraJane McMinn founded her band in Hamburg during her [...]
Hamburg is the second busiest port in Europe so one can imagine the abundance of seafood restaurants vying for this market. Liman has done this effortlessly and more importantly, with authenticity. The secret, the owner says, is in the fresh fish, the consistency of the menu, and the warm service. With over 300 reviews on [...]
There is a street in the lovely neighborhood of Neustadt. It winds its way up a slight incline, the houses clustered together, reminding one of those romantic Paris side streets. On this street stands an atelier adorned with large scale paintings, fine quality leather goods, and a corner displaying a fashion line. It is run [...]
WATCH THIS SOUND! Did you ever wonder what Hamburg sounds like? The musician and video artist Kutiman probably has the answer. Get inspired by his sounds and visions and create your own Hamburg Mix and share it with us here on Come to Hamburg! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRRZGunQ3kU
The Reeperbahn is Germany’s most notorious 24/7 party mile. It is also home of Europe’s biggest club event: the 11th annual Reeperbahn Festival from September 21-24, 2016. The festival takes place in more than 70 clubs and bars throughout St. Pauli with over 450 bands from all over the world. Music lovers of indie, pop, [...]
Both Flea markets and weekly food markets have been around in Hamburg long before it became the cool thing to do in other cities. It is a lifestyle here, where many Germans often get their weekly groceries from their neighborhood outdoor markets. Most neighborhoods in Hamburg have a weekly market where fresh and regional produce [...]
Hamburg's horse harness racing is a popular sport and an old institution. It has been around for over 130 years with races still being held consistently. Its a lovely afternoon event in a beautiful location surrounded by forests and fields yet still in the city. Located in the west of Hamburg in the Bahrenfeld neighborhood, [...]
You know when you have tapped into a need when your first event draws over 100,000 people. That is what Jochen Manske, who organized the first Food Truck festival, found out. Thanks to him and the team of the historic Spielbudenplatz, Street Food Session was born, giving us weekly doses of creative and delicious eats. [...]
The Taste “Fest Der Künste” festival takes place upcoming weekend on the 27th & 28th of August 2016 in Hamburg. It made its debut in 2015. They had 2,500 people attend solidifying their importance in the festival scene of Hamburg. Sandra Fröde the organizer of theatrical and film background, tapped into a missing vein; giving [...]
