Christmas Markets in Hamburg – Something for all tastes and desires from mid-November until Christmas Day Christmas in Hamburg, like in most cities in Germany, is a year-long awaited season. The lights and decorations are carefully hung by mid November, expectant for the opening night of the many Christmas markets around the Elbemetropole. Even though [...]
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 [...]
Hamburg’s annual MS DOCKVILLE Festival for Music and Art is celebrating it’s tenth anniversary from 19-21 August 2016. Located directly in front of the river Elbe in Wilhelmsburg, the three day festival hosts an international line-up with 23 bands from the USA, Austrailia, Israel, and Europe. This year’s program covers a large gamut popular styles [...]
Approximately an hour away from the city, easily accessible by S-Bahn, you will discover another world where aristocratic families strolled and Otto von Bismarck spent his last days. It feels like an adventure, going through the old forest, to get to this precious greenhouse housing rare butterflies. Germany's oldest Butterfly Garden is located in the [...]
Summer is here in Hamburg and it’s the best (and only) time of year to enjoy the warm weather! You can tell when the weather’s good, because everyone is suddenly outside. Hamburg knows how to enjoy the good weather: everyone’s in the park, eating ice cream and appreciating time with friends. A really good way [...]
The Open Air Stage is a spacious open air concert venue located in Hamburg's luscious Stadtpark. The theater is easily accessible from Borweg (U3), Alte Wöhr (S1), or Saarlandstraße (U3) and a short walk. Concerts happen here in the summer and every ticket includes public transport to and from the location. One of Hamburg`s most [...]
