Old Elbe Tunnel

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
6 min read
15/02/202617/03/2026

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
6 min read
03/08/202218/07/2024

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
4 min read
28/05/201817/03/2026