One wouldn't see the need for beach clubs, especially in Hamburg where there is the Elbe river and the Alster lake. Opportunities for beaches to relax and to barbecue are endless in and around Hamburg. But there is a special feeling in beach clubs, particularly when they are in the city and despite the chaos [...]
The Altes Land is the largest fruit producing region in Central Europe. Thousands descend on these tiny towns straddling the Elbe on the other side of Hamburg, to enjoy the Cherry Blossom and Apple Blossom festivals. Naturally, its hard to choose which farmstead to visit as they are all similar. However, Harmshof is by far [...]
“Mund propaganda” - The only advertisement needed here is word of mouth. This beautiful farmhouse standing from 1759 is a retreat for those in the know. The Röper family owned this house and the surrounding areas when it was all fields and there was a direct view to the Elbe. In present day, it is [...]
The Gängeviertel: a Gallic village in Hamburg An archway between tall glass and concrete buildings in the busy Neustadt leads you to quite a different world: the Gängeviertel. For almost six years now, the twelve historic buildings between Valentinskamp, Caffamacherreihe and Speckstrasse have been bustling with cultural life. The plaster on the walls of these [...]
One of Hamburg's Elbe Beaches Perhaps you are visiting from California, missing those sandy beaches and expansive horizon. Or maybe you are from somewhere lush with trees and hiking. Or even a city dweller who is tired of the hard pavements and crowds. Then Falkensteiner Ufer is an oasis within the oasis that is Hamburg. [...]
Liberty is a summer exclusive in Hamburg- don't miss it! There are two locations: one is right next to the Satoriusstraße bus stop in Eimsbüttel. The other store is conveniently located by the Altonaer Fischmarkt. The Fischmarkt location can be reached by ferry (Landungsbrücken) or the Fischauktionshalle bus stop, and today I’ll be writing about [...]
Stadtcafé Ottensen The name is simple, the location away from the bustle of the city, occupying the ground floor of a newer apartment complex. In fact, Stadtcafé is a marvel with a history and a staff that gives one of the best services of Hamburg. Behringstraße is a main street to get somewhere else, towards [...]
