On his most recent trip through the European continent (June 2023) Manu had the opportunity to visit Hamburg. You know, the second largest city in Germany, and thanks to its numerous canals that connect to the North Sea, it is known as one of the northern „Venice“. Unfortunately, he could only stay 2 days, but […]
It’s been raining for weeks, felt, probably more like days. I click on the folder with the analog pictures, summer 2020, Hamburg. It was warm and windless, quite untypical for Hamburg actually. Three of us drive 5 hours from Cologne in the VW Polo, all windows open. COVID already exists, but the summer still feels like the lightest part of the year.
You want to see Hamburg the Italian way? No promblem, Tatiana of Tatilovespeals got you covered. Find some of her amazing pictures and her blog post about her Hamburg experience in Italian here. The Blogger came to visit Hamburg and captured the unique city through her eyes. She had a wonderful stay at the Scandic [...]
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, […]
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 [...]
If you’re into street art, there is one city you should definitely add to your bucket list. Is it New York? London? Berlin? One of the other cities known as street art hotspots? No, it’s Hamburg! Street art in Hamburg is up & coming, yes, even booming. From enormous murals on office buildings, houses and [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
