Things to Do and See in Hamburg, Germany
With a 2007 population of 1,769,000, Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city and Europe’s second-largest port. Hamburg is a lively city that has worked hard in recent years to bolster its tourist activity and has been quite successful in doing so.
Hamburg is the cultural and commercial capital of northern Germany. The city features no less than 60 museums, over 40 theaters and about 100 music clubs and venues. From the Beatles to Opera (the Beatles famously performed in Hamburg in 1960 for a total of 106 nights), the city is a major musical destination for city dwellers and visitors alike. Many come here as well for specific activities such as sports events, fairs and congresses.
From 2001 to 2007 Hamburg has more than doubled its number of overnight stays, indicating the success of their recent tourist industry efforts. Many come for the Reeperbahn, Europe’s largest red light district and the center of the city’s nightlife. The area features endless strip clubs, brothels, theaters, bars and clubs. Another very popular attraction is the Landungsbucken, the famous harbor promenade. There is also the Alster Arcades which is a colonnaded Victorian shopping area along the lake shore.
A recommended and very popular thing to do is a boat tour of the harbor and/or canals which will give a different view and perspective of the city. There is also the old warehouse district, the majestic Town Hall, the Art Hall Museum, and Hamburg’s famous zoo. Another poular spot is the relaxing neighborhood Schanze with open air and beaches along the river Elbe.
Try taking a ride on the elevated U-Bahn from Rodingsmarkt to Landungsbucken for spectacular views of the massive port. And to get away from the city feel, try a short jaunt to Blankenese, a lovely picturesque former fishing village with tiny beaches, winding streets and comely houses.
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