In 2012, a coffee roaster called a barista, and the path of one life changed. A dream was caught, papers exchanged, and Viktoria Ljubek became the current owner of Black Delight, one of Hamburg's Finest coffee and roasters. Unafraid of blends, Black Delight carries coffee from all over the world, especially Africa and South America. [...]
“Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland The RabbitHole quietly opened March 2016. Most people have yet to hear about it but the people in the industry who know Constanze Lay have already been there many, many times. Constanze has a vision. It is simple yet [...]
Operation Ton #10 is a unique conference and festival for the future of music and all the questions that entails. RockCity, Hamburg’s center for popular music, has organized a lively program this year including concerts, readings, lectures, films, light installations and discussions; a feast for the ears and eyes. The festival is a meeting place [...]
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 first thing you notice is the enthusiasm. High fives, hugs, smiles and positive energy. You wouldn't believe that most of them meet weekly, every Wednesday night at the Superbude and that they often stay in contact outside of these meetings, their friendships growing from a common interest. Welcome to Tide Runners, a magical group [...]
Mönckebergstraße is a long strip in the Altstadt (it has it’s own U-Bahn station), where everyone goes to shop, eat, and hang out. It’s where culture meets capitalism- there’s often little markets and street performers along the giant shopping area. It’s easily accessible from multiple buses and trains in the city, and multiple stops. This [...]
