Hamburg is one of my favorite German cities: the impressive old warehouse district, the biggest port in Germany, the mind-blowing Miniatur Wunderland and even one of the coolest tea shops I´ve ever been to…
Such a cool city to visit, despite the fact that the weather here tends to be horrible in January. And it´s not only cause I´m used to the mild Spanish winters – the humidity in Hamburg makes you feel it´s twice colder outside. In addition, I haven´t seen the sun in 3 days.
One of my friends lives in Hamburg, so I had an amazing opportunity to explore the city with a local. And despite the weather, we´ve made the most of this weekend.
My 5 Favorite Places in Hamburg
1.Speicherstadt
The largest warehouse district in the world, built from 1883 to 1927, is also the ultimate business center and tourist attraction. This place has some special vibes and it´ s like nothing else I´ve seen before. I really enjoyed exploring this area of Hamburg.
Chilehaus
2. Miniatur-Wunderland
The second place that impressed me the most – the world’s largest model railway exhibition “Miniatur-Wunderland”. I´ve expected something like Mini-Europe in Brussels, but Germans took the details to the whole new level. The exposition has miniatures of countries, regions and even objects, like airports or stadiums. And most of them are connected. They even have the light control system – the day is followed by the night, and everything looks so real till the last detail.
3. The Port of Hamburg
We took a night harbor cruise to see more of the Port area and learn about its history. But even a simple visit to the largest port in Germany is a must.
4. Hamburg-Altstadt / The Old City
As every huge German city, Hamburg has everything: museums, churches, restaurants, shopping centers… It is so diverse and international that over the years Hamburg has had a reputation of “Germany’s Gateway to the World”. Take a walk through the Old City Center to experience the vibrant city life.
Hamburg Town Hall
Mönckebergstraße
5. Wasserschloss Tea Shop
Tea lovers can’t miss this place. It is not the cheapest tea shop, but they have an amazing quality and a great variety of teas from all over the world. You could also enjoy some hot drinks at their cafe. Every tea I bought in Wasserschloss store was simply perfect.
Have you ever been to Hamburg?
Which is your favorite German City?
With love,
Anna💗
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A nice introduction to this city. Helps to have friends who live there host you and show you around! Love the details on some of the old world building facades and roofs. Pinned. #TheWeekendPostcard
Thank you, Deborah!
I’ve been to Hamburg a few times and I loved it. Hamburg is my second favorite German city.
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Ooh the night harbor cruise does sound like fun, will keep that in mind for next time. I did really enjoy Hamburg but I think my favorite German city is Berlin. My mom’s family is from there and I love the mix of modern and old architecture
I´m also so in love with Berlin! I lived there a while for my German course & exam – can´t get enough of this city!
Hamburg is one German city I haven’t made it to yet, but it is on my list for 2018! Thanks for sharing the top 5 with me! Thanks for sharing on #TheWeeklyPostcard!
Can´t believe you still have a German city left in your travel bucket list [lol] – you´ve been to soooo many of them!
It has been few years since I was last time in Hamburg. You have choose interesting 5 places to visit and I love your misty photos. Pinned for later. #TheWeeklyPostcard
Thanks, Tomas!
I’ve never been to Hamburg but I’ve heard they have wonderful Christmas markets. Your pictures of the city enveloped in the fog are lovely. I’d love to check it out sometime – Nuremberg has been my favorite German city so far! #TheWeeklyPostcard
Thanks Sara! Nuremberg is also great, especially over Christmas!
I have heard wonders about Hamburg! It is like it is becoming one of Germany’s hippiest cities. I can wait to visit Northern Germany (from where my family is). Last year, we went to the southern part of the country so, a visit to the north is due. #TheWeeklyPostcard
Oh, Ruth! I had no idea your family was from Northern Germany, I loved it over there! Hope you´ll get to visit Hamburg soon, as well!
We’ve never been to Hamburg, but would love to! That Miniatur-Wunderland looks A-mazing! Such detail and craftsmanship. Would love to see that. And we always love European old-town areas. Thanks for the tips on what to see – now we just need to get there! #TheWeeklyPostcard
Thanks, Rob and Ann! Miniatur-Wunderland is incredible …
Your pictures are beautiful! Makes us want to visit. We recently made some friends from Hamburg and they told us to make a trip there. I definitely would love to go! Your comment about not seeing the sun reminded me of them because while in Thailand, all they wanted to do was lay out in the sun! Now I understand why! Needed that sun. I on the other hand, enjoy beautiful days like the ones you got for your trip. 🙂
Thanks, Edith! All my friends from Germany are also like that while visiting me here in Spain [lol] And whenever I travel there I understand them … you start appreciating the good weather! [lol]
Beautiful photos and thank you for the tips!
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Thanks Elisa!
Hamburg looks amazing, so many beautiful sights! I do need to visit this wonderful cityxx
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I’ve totally fallen in love with this beautiful city! So many sights to see, I have rented a bicycle to explore the city. My shots are similar to yours 🙂
xx Simone
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Thanks, Simone! Such a great city indeed!