Insider tips & favourite spots. From Hamburg locals.
We were out and about with true Hamburg natives, lifelong Hamburg-lovers - and those who strive to be ones. They show you their special locations and give you insider tips on Hamburg's diverse, exciting and still unknown corners. Look forward to the secrets that Hamburg has to offer!
Martin reveals his Hamburg tips! As a bar owner, Martin knows Hamburg's nightlife like no one else. But not only at night does he feel at home - the Hansa city offers him a lot during the day as well.
Tania has a considerably eventful life. Here in Hamburg, she is not only the speaker and production head of the Millerntor Gallery, but also works for aid projects throughout the world as part of Viva Con Agua.
Valentin is 32 and lives in Grindel. Since the beginning of the year he has had probably the most exciting possible workplace in Hamburg: at the Elbphilharmonie.
You want to discover Hamburg like a real local and explore the most remote corners of the Hanseatic city? Here you get direct recommendations and real favourite corners from Hamburg residents at first hand. Discover the favourite cafés, restaurants, shops, places and some insider tips!
The large Alsterpark located on the northwest shore of the Außenalster is popular with all Hamburg residents - between swans, geese, sailboats and nature, is easy to relax and wind down.
Every single day of the week Kaffee Stark, located at the Wohlwillstraße at St. Pauli, is a popular stop for the first coffee in the morning. Here, they not only serve deliciously strong coffee in the morning but also offer coffee highlights later at night.
Looking for a place that has everything? You’ll find it in Wilhelmsburg as soon as you enter the Deichdiele. It’s a bar, a coffee place and an open space at the same time for the people of the neighborhood and other locals who enjoy taking a trip to the south of the city that has a lot to discover.
Hamburg has style, Hamburg has Mojo: in the trend-store at Schanze the young generation of Hamburg not only finds their answers to the current streetwear trends but also a place to chill out and drink a beer in the afternoon sun!
"Goede dag en welkom" bei Winkel van Sinkel at Neustadt! As soon as you walk through the door of this charming store, you’ll fall for the Dutch way of life. Mostly that’s because of the diverse and exotic plants that fill the store. They present a very unique image.
The Hamburger Kunstverein was founded in 1817 and thus belongs to one of the oldest art associations in Germany. The non-profit association is committed to the mediation of contemporary art and is one of the first places to go to for art lovers in Hamburg.
One of the most popular music clubs of Hamburg: At the Molotow there are not only the best concerts and Indie parties of the city taking place but also poetry slams and other special artistic events – all of that in a very unique setting.
At Playground Coffee in Hamburg you get naturally grown and prepared coffees from all over the world, which are processed in one of the best roasting plants in Europe.
Finkenwerder is the place that is representing Hamburg’s idyllic countryside in all its glory. At the former Elbe Island you’ll find peaceful nature and a very different and unexpected side of the city.
Close to the Elbebridge there is a hotspot that became an integral part in the Café scene of Hamburg. Located on a pontoon the Café Entenwerder 1 is a place for water and peace seekers.
Hamburg's cuisine is becoming as diverse as its citizens, who are forming the special character of the city. At Leche de Tigre northern gourmets will find an exotic interpretation of maritime delicacies and many more exiting delights from Peru.
The new queuing trend has reached Hamburg. In front of the popular "Bistro Vienna", people are happily willing to "queue". They are waiting for Portuguese and Italian delicacies as well as traditional German dishes and Austrian classics.
Since 1949, the Isemarkt lures around 6.000 visitors to Eppendorf to do their weekly grocery shopping, or just to stroll along and chat with other visitors under the Hochbahn bridge.
Hamburg is Antje's workplace. The singer-songwriter can write her wonderful texts anywhere and travels throughout her chosen hometown of Hamburg looking for stories and inspiration.
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Wenn Jan Schmitt goes through Hamburg, he checks out all possible trendy areas. He likes Wilhelmsburg just as much as the Schanzenviertel and sees great potential in the HafenCity.
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Do you want to discover Hamburg like a real local and explore the furthest reaches of the city? We were out and about with true Hamburg natives, lifelong Hamburg-lovers - and those who want to join them!
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