See lots of Hamburg - for those who already know it
We show you city highlights off the beaten tourist track and reveal how much Hamburg you can experience on a small budget. Explore other corners of the city, discover new favourite restaurants and enjoy the maritime flair - you can do all this for only € 24 per day. And all items on our list are within walking distance - you don't even need an HHV ticket.
Breakfast at the Fischmarkt – from € 2.00
Every Hamburg resident has been to the in Altona at least once in their life: either after a night's party to drink a last beer and satisfy their cravings with a hearty fish sandwich - or to enjoy the sunrise with a fresh cup of coffee and a sweet Franzbrötchen. In summer (April to October) you can have breakfast in front of the traditional fish auction hall from five o'clock in the morning and in winter (November to March) from six o'clock in the morning (in each case until 9.30 o'clock) for a mere 2 euros, available savoury or sweet. // St. Pauli Fischmarkt 2, 20359 Hamburg.
Park Fiction - free
After taking in some replenishment, many market-goers head to : Hamburg's green oasis in Altona's old city. Developed in the mid-1990s, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Elbe and Hamburg Harbour between the and Hafenstraße while sitting under steel palms on grassy lawns. This open-air living room is especially attractive in the warm summer months, when dawn and dusk immerse the beautiful city in an amazing light - completely free! // Pinnasberg, 20359 Hamburg
Alternative Hamburg Street Art Tour - donation-based
Street Art is a permanent part of the Hamburg landscape. No matter what part of the city you stroll through, there's nowhere, no corner or wall without some sort of artwork. The interesting thing is that much is not perceived as such, because - apart from classical graffitis - it enjoys no name recognition outside the scene. Whoever wants to change this should take part in a donation-based Street Art Tour through Hamburg. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, guides take you through the Schanzenviertel, St. Pauli and the Karoviertel to show you the highly diverse works of local, national and international graffiti and artists. You should definitely book this tour in advance!
Window shopping in the Schanze and a short break in Mamalicious - from € 3.00
If you want to shop in Hamburg, you should avoid the downtown area on the weekend, when tourists from every country in the world take over the stores. It's much more relaxed to take a shopping tour through the trendy Schanzenviertel. Here, you can find kitsch, art, furniture and antiques, fashion and more - it's the perfect place to find a souvenir as well. If your shopping bags are full, you can go to a café like Mamalicious to rest your legs or take advantage of the lunch menu. In this vegetarian café, you'll find not only the city's best cheesecake, but also hearty dishes, bagels and burgers, and any number of sweet temptations like real Canadian pancakes and French Toast. // Max-Brauer-Allee 277, 22769 Hamburg
Supper at Oma's Apotheke – ca. € 6.10
If anyone can cook better than your own mother, then it's your grandmother. It's no wonder that hearty traditional dishes are so appreciated in Oma's Apotheke. Whether you choose wienerschnitzel, or hash browns with a fried egg, spaghetti bolognese or a French onion soup - no diner will leave hungry. From classic breakfasts to light lunches all the way to hearty dinners à la carte, you can eat to your heart's content. And this in the middle of the Schanze in a rustic atmosphere. Our tip: the Hungarian Goulash with beef, served in onion bread, for only € 6.00. Bon appetit! // Schanzenstraße 87, 20357 Hamburg
Nightcap at 99 Cent Bar – from € 0.99
If you're still thirsty at a very late hour, but have very little money in your pocket, the 99 Cent Bar on Gerhardstraße is the right place to go. As the name suggests, you can get diverse drinks for very little money. Except for mixed drinks for € 1.98, everything costs 99 Cent. While you peacefully ring out the night, you can listen to the beats from the jukebox. A merry evening in Hamburg can't end better than this - with one last nightcap at the 99 Cent Bar. // Gerhardstraße 3, 20359 Hamburg
