Hamburg

After a few visits, I began to see a city molded by centuries of maritime aspirations, post-war resiliency, and artistic passion. When you start exploring historic Hamburg, you will peel back the layers of a city that has survived Great Fires and wartime destruction. Every time it came out, its heritage was preserved in beautiful red brick, and its identity was strengthened.

Discovering the Landmarks of Historic Hamburg

Hamburg (category)
6 min read
15/02/202617/03/2026

One may not immediately think of Hamburg, a city known for its popular port, storied Speicherstadt, and delicious cuisine, as the location of elaborate model railways. Yet, tucked away in this bustling German metropolis lies a truly outstanding attraction: the Miniatur Wunderland. More than just a model train exhibit, it's a complex, meticulously crafted miniature universe that captivates visitors of all ages, solidifying its place as one of Germany's most popular cultural attractions.

Miniatur Wunderland: Why This Miniature Marvel in Hamburg is a Must-Visit

Hamburg (category)
6 min read
13/07/202522/07/2025

Berlin is a fantastic city, there’s no doubt about that. Every now and then, you need to step back from the craziness of modern life. A weekend escape from Berlin is the perfect way to recharge your batteries and return to the city feeling refreshed and ready to go.

A Weekend Escape from Berlin: 5 Cities You Need to Visit

Berlin (category), Dresden (category), Hamburg (category), Leipzig (category), Poznan (category), Szczecin (category)
8 min read
11/12/202419/01/2025

Think momentarily about a lone figure gazing over a vast, foggy mountain landscape. I can imagine what passed through your mind, and I bet it references a painting. That's the iconic image in Caspar David Friedrich's famous painting, "Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog."

Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog: See the Painting That Inspired a Thousand Adventures

Hamburg (category)
5 min read
25/03/202423/04/2024

We have been to Hamburg quite a few times, and we can easily describe it as our second favorite city in Germany. Because of all our visits, we decided it was time to put together a list of our favorite unusual things to see in Hamburg.

Five Great and Unusual Things to See in Hamburg

Hamburg (category)
6 min read
03/08/202218/07/2024

The Unholy relics of Nazi Germany is a half-hour documentary from the BBC. In the show, Jonathan Meades presents the role of urban planning and architecture in establishing the Nazi regime in Germany and how it helped perpetuate its hateful ideology.

Unholy Relics of Nazi Germany with Jonathan Meades

Germany (category)
4 min read
02/07/202225/03/2024

They mysteriously rise from the Elbe as a reminder of the Hanseatic past of a city like Hamburg. These are the Blankenese Shipwrecks, and it's easy to spot them when you follow the Falkensteiner Ufer along the Elbe.

The Blankenese Shipwrecks in Hamburg

Hamburg (category), Urbex (category)
6 min read
29/11/202108/07/2025

The Hafencity Universität Station is a U-Bahn station in Hamburg famous for its gorgeous futuristic colourful illumination. For us, it looked like a movie set, something out of Blade Runner and we knew we had to go there.

All the Colors of the Hafencity Universität Station in Hamburg

Hamburg (category)
4 min read
21/11/202108/07/2025

Back in 1911, when the Old Elbe Tunnel was opened to the public, it was an engineering marvel of the world. Back then it was called the St. Pauli Elbe Tunnel due to the area where the tunnel is located but, like the St. Pauli neighborhood, a lot has changed in the last years.

Old Elbe Tunnel: Exploring the Hamburg Underground

Hamburg (category)
4 min read
28/05/201817/03/2026

You can still see the tall gothic tower of St. Nicholas Church from almost anywhere in Hamburg. But this Gothic Revival church doesn’t mark the skyline of the city like it used to when it was the tallest construction on Earth, from 1874 to 1876. Nowadays, the church is the second-tallest structure in Hamburg and a memorial to everything that happened during the Second World War.

The View from St. Nicholas Church in Hamburg

Germany (category), Hamburg (category)
8 min read
14/12/201717/03/2026

Deutsches Zusatzstoffmuseum: A Visit to the German Food Additives Museum in Hamburg

Hamburg (category)
5 min read
25/10/201709/01/2024

Prizeotel Hamburg-City is a budget design hotel located a few minutes walking from Hamburg’s central train station and bus station. Very close to Hafencity, this hotel is located in a quiet neighborhood, had a fantastic shower and a huge bed that will make you sleep like a king. Designed by the famous Karim Rashid, this is a design hotel on a budget that beyond great. Continue reading, and you will understand why!

Prizeotel Hamburg-City: A Budget Design Hotel for Everybody

Hamburg (category), Hotel (category)
6 min read
23/10/201721/12/2023

If you are looking for a place to stay in Hamburg St. Pauli, you don’t need to look any further since I’m here to share with you my Superbude review and tell you my experience staying there. This is one of the most excellent design hostels in Germany, and you will not regret spending your time there when you visit Hamburg.

Superbude is the Best Hotel & Hostel in Hamburg St. Pauli

Hamburg (category), Hotel (category)
5 min read
16/10/201703/04/2024