Hamburg Germany -- 5 Insider Tips
Hamburg has 1,734,000 inhabitants. They all
want to have fun, excitement, and occupation. You too? Great! Then read
on.
1. Speicherstadt
The historical Speicherstadt in Hamburg is the largest warehouse
complex in the world, and one of Hamburgs landmarks and indisputably
sightseeing highlights.
The century-old Speicherstadt is located in the Free Port between
the Deichtorhallen and Baumwall. It was built at the turn of the
century in red brick, typical of northern Germany, with gabled roofs
and small towers, which are beautifully reflected in the canals they
border. And during night its even more beautiful, because buildings,
bridges, and canals are lighted. The illumination makes the warehouse
complex an impressing place of mystery and dream.
You should plan to go on a harbour tour to see all the details.
There is a Captain. His name is "Pruesse," and he takes off daily from
the Landungsbruecken (landing stages). Inform yourself in advance if
ebb and flow allow the tour, and when he does initial
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2. Town Hall
The Hamburg Rathaus (Town Hall) was built 1886 - 1897 with a
splendid sandstone construction in Neo-Renaissance style. After the
Town Hall burnt to the ground in 1842, the town council moved into
temporary quarters in the former orphanage, after that into the
building of the Patriotische Gesellschaft. This temporary solution
lasted over 55 decades
!
The new Rathaus was inaugurated in 1897. It stands on over 4000 oak
posts. Very much in contrast to the Hanseatic style, the Town Hall
gleams with an elaborately ornate fa?e which is graced by a total of 20
statues of the Kaiser. It dominates the city centre with its impressive
architecture. It is the seat of the city senate and the municipality of
Hamburg and has 647 rooms!
The dazzling banquet hall in the Rathaus is 46 metres long, 18
metres wide and 15 metres high. Five huge paintings depict the history
of Hamburg from 800 to 1900. The three chandeliers, each with 278
bulbs, weigh 1500 kilos apiece!
3. Jungfernstieg
This story is amazing: In the old days, families went here for a
walk on Sundays and brought out their unmarried daughters (Jungfer -
virgin)!
The Jungfernstieg is still something very special, not only because
of its ideal situation on the banks of the Alster Lake. For Hamburg
residents, it is above all the historic importance of the promenade
which plays a significant role.
Today, everything here revolves around shopping in big department
stores and luxury boutiques. The famous Alsterhaus and places full of
tradition such as Streits cinema are also worth seeing. And if you are
hungry or just want a refreshment, you can go to the Alsterpavillion.
Sit down, watch other all the people, and relax. Amazing.
4. Fischmarkt
The Fischmarkt is not only famous here in Germany but in the entire
world. When you are there you will understand why. We call them
"Marktschreier," or Market Screamer. Men and women who has an
ostentatious job. All the measure
. Their entire life.
You can watch them every Sunday morning from 5 to 9.30 a.m. (7 to
9.30 a.m. from Nov. 16.th to Mar. 14th). Since 1703, customers come
from near and far to bargain with vendors praising wares of virtually
every type at Hamburgs oldest, most traditional open-air sell
5. Landungsbruecken (Waterway Station)
The 700 metre-long floating dock at the underground station
Landungsbrücken is Hamburgs waterway station. This is where harbour
tours initial
.
The first Landungsbrücken we are built in 1839 and served as
moorings for steamers. They were erected at the edge of the harbour
because it was possible to load coal there, which they needed for their
engines. Since they sailed with stoked fires onboard, they posed a
cauldron of dangers for the harbour. Another reason for the erection of
the Landungsbrücken for the steamers at the harbours edge.
From 1907 to 1909, an entire waterway station grew out of the first
Landungsbrücken. In the Second World War, the Landungsbrücken were
seriously damaged. The moving pontoons of today have existed since
being rebuilt between 1953 and 1955.
Today, colourful souvenir shops offer waterfront memories to buy,
and cosy fish restaurants serve as much fresh plaice or North Sea
shrimps as you may eat. The tower on the eastern side indicates the
water level as well as the time, and the ships bell tolls every half
per sixty minutes
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Have a grand day!
Marcus
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