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400 years of the Reeperbahn: Hamburg’s most famous street

400 years of the Reeperbahn: Hamburg’s most famous street

Few streets in the world carry as much mythology as the Reeperbahn. It conjures images of neon-lit clubs, the Beatles and the restless energy of a port city that never sleeps. In 2026, its story from ropemakers to rock ‘n’ roll is in the limelight. “The word Reeperbahn comes from the Low German Reep, meaning rope, and the craftsmen known as Reepschläger (rope makers) who gave the street its name,” explains historian and tour guide Eva Decker. “Producing ropes for Hamburg's merchant fleet required long, straight lanes hundreds of metres in length, along which craftsmen walked backwards twisting fibres by hand.” By the early 17th century, Hamburg was expanding its defensive fortifications and…

Hamburg’s Flak Tower IV – From Nazi bunker to green oasis

Hamburg’s Flak Tower IV – From Nazi bunker to green oasis

Hailed as the most exciting opening since the Elbphilharmonie, a formidable relic from World War II has been given a new lease of life in the St…

HafenCity: A MODEL CITY ON THE WATERFRONT

HafenCity: A MODEL CITY ON THE WATERFRONT

“Europe’s largest inner-city urban development area is a blueprint for the new European city on the waterfront,” says André Stark, the press…

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg – Spectacular architecture for a boundless music experience

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg – Spectacular architecture for a boundless music experience

In the flow of the Elbe and surrounded on three sides by water, the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg is a centre of attraction for all who live in Hamburg as…

International Maritime Museum Hamburg

International Maritime Museum Hamburg

Located at Kaispeicher B and spreading over nine ‘decks’, the International Maritime Museum Hamburg shows the whole spectrum of maritime history,…

vabali spa & hotel Hamburg: Immerse. Dive in. Feel good.
vabali spa & hotel Hamburg: Immerse. Dive in. Feel good.

Bali – the dream of many holidaymakers and travellers seeking relaxation. The Indonesian island stands for an unparalleled ambience, magical culture,…

A LATE SUMMER NIGHT AT MILLERNTOR
A LATE SUMMER NIGHT AT MILLERNTOR

Season 2023-2024 is not the first time that Germany’s second tier has been labelled the ‘best 2. Bundesliga’ ever. This year, it might be true with…

Top 5 Gardens in Germany
Top 5 Gardens in Germany

Landscape architecture and garden design are terms most often associated with England. However, Germany has also plenty to offer when it comes to…

Deichtorhallen Hamburg: EUROPE’S LARGEST EXHIBITION VENUE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Deichtorhallen Hamburg: EUROPE’S LARGEST EXHIBITION VENUE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY

The Deichtorhallen Hamburg offer an impressive 10,000 square-metre exhibition space in two locations. The listed buildings not only stand out due to…

vabali spas: TOTAL RELAXATION
vabali spas: TOTAL RELAXATION

Visitors to Berlin, Düsseldorf and recently also Hamburg, can now benefit from the unique nationwide concept of a Balinese spa oasis with a…

HafenCity: A MODEL CITY ON THE WATERFRONT
HafenCity: A MODEL CITY ON THE WATERFRONT

“Europe’s largest inner-city urban development area is a blueprint for the new European city on the waterfront,” says André Stark, the press…

Restaurant Jellyfish: FINE DINING WITH A FOCUS ON SUSTAINABLE FISH DISHES
Restaurant Jellyfish: FINE DINING WITH A FOCUS ON SUSTAINABLE FISH DISHES

From sauteed monkfish cheeks to sea bass curry – restaurant Jellyfish in Hamburg, headed by chef Stefan Fäth, offers true culinary delights. Fish and…

Brooklyn Burger Bar: HIGH-CLASS BURGERS AND COCKTAILS WITH A TYPICAL NEW YORK FLAIR
Brooklyn Burger Bar: HIGH-CLASS BURGERS AND COCKTAILS WITH A TYPICAL NEW YORK FLAIR

The Brooklyn Burger Bar has been a pioneer in Hamburg since the two founders, Jan Pflüger and Steffen Schröder, in 2013 decided to raise the bar for…

Deichtorhallen Hamburg: EUROPE’S LARGEST EXHIBITION VENUE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Deichtorhallen Hamburg: EUROPE’S LARGEST EXHIBITION VENUE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY

The Deichtorhallen Hamburg offer an impressive 10,000 square-metre exhibition space in two locations. The listed buildings not only stand out due to…

CHOCOVERSUM by HACHEZ: Discovering the sweet joy that is chocolate
CHOCOVERSUM by HACHEZ: Discovering the sweet joy that is chocolate

For ten years, chocolate lovers have been finding themselves at what is the right address in Hamburg. With different exhibition areas, the…

The Gastwerk Hotel Hamburg: Where History Meets Design
The Gastwerk Hotel Hamburg: Where History Meets Design

The Gastwerk Hotel Hamburg has defined design standards in the popular city for more than 20 years. Situated in the restored buildings of the old gas…