Sight Seeing in Hamburg
Hamburg is perfect for a short break or a longer stay as there are plenty of sights to see and places to visit, not to mention a vast choice of great restaurants to eat out at and stylish bars to enjoy a relaxing drink in. Fly to Hamburg with Jet2.com and you will find yourself in the quaint and idyllic city of Lübeck. To make things easier for you and to help to start your trip as soon as possible, there is also a free bus service from the airport to Hamburg city centre running daily.
Lübeck is one of the most beautiful, historic and romantic cities of the North of Germany. It is steeped in history, charm and mediaeval buildings and is an ideal spot for a short break or a day trip from Hamburg.
Lübeck was founded as one of the first cities on the Baltic Sea and was one of the richest cities in Europe during the 13-15th centuries: 'Queen of the Hanseatic League', a trading alliance between Northern cities during the Middle Ages was based out of it's harbour.It remains a small town with the nickname 'City of 7 Spires' and is easy to get around on foot or by public transport. The beautiful old town has been designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site with around 1800 listed buildings and a fairytale feel. It also contains one of the most famous landmarks in Germany - the towers of the Holstentor Gate which act as the entrance to the town. These cylindrical towers built in 1477 have been featured on numerous pictures, paintings and postcards. They are also the emblem of one of Lübeck's most famous exports - the delicious Niederegger Marzipan - don't leave without tasting or buying some!
The city is situated around 2 lakes and numerous canals and is known as the Venice of the North due to the fact that it has more bridges than Venice and Amsterdam put together - the perfect spot for a romantic break! The Inner and Outer Alster Lakes are artificial but make a beautiful area for walking and cycling on the many paths and trails around, as well as sailing and canoeing. In winter the lakes are covered with ice skaters (ice permitting) and in summer there are numerous white yacht sails bobbing up and down.
The Port area, still one of the busiest in the world, is not far away. Around 14000 ships are loaded and unloaded here each year. A harbour tour by boat can give a great impression of just how busy and important the port is to Hamburg.
For culture vultures, you can't do better than Hamburg. The city has around 70 museums, 3 orchestras, prestigious opera and ballet companies, 40 theatres and a constant supply of musicals. It also has many venues for live music and attracts the biggest international names in rock, pop and jazz concerts. A popular museum worth a visit is the Speicherstadt Museum which has interactive displays set in an early 20th Century warehouse. The exhibits display old household, commercial and industrial items as well as old maps and photographs taking you back on a historical journey to Hamburg’s old port town past.
Romantic Breaks in Hamburg
The city of Hamburg is full of picturesque cultural landmarks and beautiful scenery. The best and most romantic way to take in the sights is onboard one of the harbor or canal cruises that float through the historic districts. A tour of the Alster allows you to view some of the cities desirable mansions. It’s worth taking the tour at night to see Hamburg lit up spectacularly. During the summer months you can sail along the Alster Lakes in an old fashioned steam boat and when it turns to winter the lakes are used as an ice rink.
There is nothing more romantic than to take a stroll round one of Hamburg’s quaint Christmas Markets with the delicious scent of roasted almonds in the air. There are many dotted around to visit and at each market you can find stalls selling anything from traditional German delicacies like gingerbread to hand-crafted Christmas decorations for you to take home as souvenirs. Like mini Christmas wonderlands, the markets are decorated with hundreds of candles and trees are adorned with lights and baubles with the song of choir singers adding to the festive ambience.
Treat yourself to a luxurious romantic meal at Michelin-starred restaurant Landhaus Scherrer situated 10 mins outside of Hamburg. Here you can sample sumptuous German cuisine in stunning country surroundings. In the city centre there are plenty of great restaurants and café bars serving good quality traditional food.
Fun Seekers in Hamburg
Hamburg is a modern and cosmopolitan city with plenty or places to eat out and a buzzing nightlife perfect for groups of friends and stag and hen parties.
A good place to start your short break is one of the city's breweries; you can take a tour of the award-winning Brauhaus Johann Albrecht Brewery and even pull your own pint! In the evening go for a few drinks in the bars at the Reeperbahn - open all night long. If you want to 'people-spot' then Bar Hamburg is ideal as the beautiful people flock to this trendy establishment at night for cocktails. The city also has many venues for live music and attracts the biggest international names in rock, pop and jazz concerts.
If you fancy a spot of shopping then Hamburg is the place to go! With 9 shopping malls including the Europa Passage, the largest in Europe, with 5 floors! Shopping heaven!! High street stores like Zara can be found down Hamburg’s main shopping street, the Monkerberggasse. For designer labels try shopping down Jungfernstieg and the Neuer Wall, or if you’re looking for something a little different, perhaps some holiday souvenirs then head to the Alster-Arkaden.
If you fancy being active during you’re break then make time to visit the beautiful Alster Lake in the centre of the city. Here you can go sailing or row a boat along the lake. Canoes can also be hired which allow you to head up the Upper Alster, another way to see Hamburg.
Family Fun in Hamburg
Hamburg offers many cultural and architectural sights that are suitable for the whole family and most restaurants and cafés are child friendly offering a wide range on the menu to suit all tastebuds. For a treat visit the Niederegger Marzipan Museum where you can learn all about how marzipan is made and even sample some yourself! Hamburg is a great family destination so get online at Jet2.com and check out our low cost flights today!
A great place to take the children is Hamburg’s very own zoo, Carl Hagenbecks’s Tierpark. Once a small zoo it now homes over 2000 animals as well as an aquarium and fairyland mini-rail for the kids. Easy to access by subway or bus from the city centre the Tierpark offers a great day out.
Events in Hamburg
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Top Tips for Hamburg
Don’t miss the Marzipan Museum! Visitors can find out about the history of marzipan and order your very own piece from the Marzipan painter.
Getting Around
Hamburg is a very easy city to get around due to its network of underground line (U-Bahn), Metro lines (S-Bahn) and buses.
To help make the most of your time and money in this fantastic city, there is a free bus service from the airport to Hamburg city centre running daily!
The Hamburg Card will allow you free transport on the entire network as well as free admissions on some museums and discounts on many other tourist attractions and restaurants. The card can be purchased from tourist offices, hotels, Hamburg Transit Authority (HTA) and many other places. The cost is €8 for a 1 day ticket or €18 for 3 days. Group tickets are also available.
KEY PHRASES
Hello - Hallo
Goodbye - Auf Wiedersehen
Yes - Ja
No - Nein
Please - BitteThankyou - Danke
Excuse me - Entschuldigen Sie bitte or simply Entschuldigung
Do you speak English? - Sprechen Sie Englisch?
I don’t understand - Ich vestehe nichts
Where is the ... - Wo ist ....?
Train Station - Bahnhof
Tram/Bus stop - Strassenbahn-/ Bushaltestelle
Bank - Bank
Tourist Office - Reisebüro
What time does the train leave? - Wann fährt der Zug ab?
I’d like a single/return ticket - Ich hätte gern eine Fahrschein für die einfache Strecke / hin und zurück
Do you have any rooms available? - Ist bei Ihnen ein Zimmer frei?
How much is it? - Was kostet das?
I need a doctor - Ich brauche einen Arzt
What time is it? - Wie viel Uhr ist es?
Call the police/an ambulance - Rufen Sie die Polizei / einen Krankenwagen
Cost of a pint of beer:
£2.00
Hotels & Apartments in Hamburg
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