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Germany's City of 2,300 Bridges
One of the most beautiful cities in the world, Hamburg is literally a city of water, with Lake Alster in the middle and the Elbe River surrounding it. Criss-crossed by canals, like Venice and Amsterdam, it is also linked to the activities of the North Sea thanks to its harbour, one of the largest in Europe. In addition, as a commercial hub, it has been open to the world for many, many years, and this attitude shows in the mentality of Hamburg's residents.
Attractions
One of Hamburg's main attractions is its maritime ambiance, complete with salty emanations from the water. Its countless museums and monuments also make it an ideal place for lovers of art, architecture and history, while its natural sites will enchant the most romantic of visitors. Several sectors are great to discover during an exploration of Hamburg: the port and the shores of the Elbe for a stroll and a bit of fresh air; Lake Alster to admire sailboats and observe the beating heart of the city; downtown to shop; the historical thoroughfares, buildings, canals and bridges for dreamers; the five main churches for those who are interested in religious heritage; and the many parks and leisure areas which can be found all over the city.
The Museum für Hamburgische Geschichte is the history centre of the city of Hamburg. Here, the city's past is presented in various ways.
The Helms Museum is Hamburg's museum of archaeology and history.
The Deichtorhallen is part of the new German museum complexes. Its theme is art and culture in the 20th century, with exhibits on photography, design and architecture.
The Hamburger Kunsthalle, the city's museum of fine arts, informs visitors about ancient and modern art forms in three buildings, erected in 1869, 1919 and 1997.
The Altonaer Museum presents exhibits on fishing and navigation, and also recounts the artistic and cultural history of northern Germany.
The Museum der Arbeit tells of the past 150 years through the evolution of humankind's living and working conditions. It shows the impact of industrial progress and of social, cultural and economic upheavals on humankind, society and nature.
The Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg is a dream spot for amateurs of miniature trains thanks to its 450 trains, 7,000 wagons, 50,000 trees, 30,000 figurines, 10,000 cars, 5,000 metres of railroads, 3,000 houses, and many bridges, all in a wonderful landscape.
The Panoptikum, Hamburg's wax museum, is home to over 100 famous figures from history, politics and show business, including The Beatles.
The Museum für Kommunikation tells the story of communications from yesterday to today, with such things as the postal system, telecommunications and the Internet.
The Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, one of the largest European museums of applied arts, specializes in design, visual arts and photography.
The Museum für Völkerkunde Hamburg, which was founded in 1879, is one of Europe's major ethnological museums. Its collections include over 350,000 works from all over the world that present the art and history of our planet's many populations.
The Speicherstadtmuseum focuses on the theme of Hamburg's rich commercial traditions, as it is one of the commercial exchange hubs for Europe. Established in century-old warehouses, whose architecture is revealed thanks to various documents, the museum also features a wide array of products from yesteryear, still in their original packaging, and many old photographs.
It is also possible to visit three museum ships in Hamburg: the Feuerschiff, the Rickmer Rickmers and the Cap San Diego,
in addition to the Russian super submarine U-434.
Finally, don't miss a visit to the Fischmarkt (the 300-year-old fish market), the Haupkirche St. Michaelis (St. Michael's cathedral), the huge Rathaus (city hall), the Otto von Bismark monument, the Alter Botanische Garten (botanical gardens), the lovely Aussenalster natural park and Carl Hagenbeck's Tierpack (zoo and "dolphinarium").
Going Out
Hamburg is the cultural capital of northern Germany and offers a wide array of artistic performances, including musical theatre, concerts, cabarets and traditional celebrations. The main areas to visit for nightlife are Kiez - St. Pauli, where you will find the Reeperbahn and its many bars; Schanze, with the cult boutiques that have made its reputation; and Ottensen, which never sleeps and features nightclubs and discotheques.
Where on earth
Located at the northern tip of Germany, the city of Hamburg (which is the same spelling as in German) is only an hour's drive away from the beaches of the Baltic Sea. Greater Hamburg is home to 3,260,000 people. Germany's second-largest city, Hamburg features several green spaces. The Kiel canal, which flows from Kiel to the mouth of the Elbe, also links it to the Baltic Sea.
