Hamburg and the Beatles
Exploring the story of the Fab Four
Hamburg shaped the Beatles like no other city. In the early 1960s, the young musicians performed their first gigs at the Indra, the live music venue off the Reeperbahn – and the rest is history. Today, many of the places where the newcomers from England turned into the rising stars of the music scene are still there to be discovered, and you can easily reach them on foot. In St Pauli, around the Reeperbahn and the Grosse Freiheit, you will find clubs, bars and other places bearing witness to the unparalleled Hamburg story of the four Liverpool lads, among them the Jägerpassage, the Bambi Kino, and the famous Beatles-Platz. Following in the footsteps of the Fab Four you will discover iconic places across St Pauli – some of them highly visible and some of them hidden in the courtyards of this colourful neighbourhood.
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ABeatles-Platz
A memorial for the Fab Four: with the exception of Liverpool, no other city played such a major role in the Beatles' career as Hamburg. In the very heart of St Pauli, on Grosse Freiheit, the Beatles Platz square commemorates this legendary pop band.
Beatles-Platz
Address
Beatles-Platz
22767 Hamburg
BReeperbahn
Not even one kilometre in length, and yet rich in contrast: the Reeperbahn is bright and shrill, vibrant and down-to-earth – and so much more than just “the sinful mile”. A hotspot for live music and famous for its party atmosphere, the legendary entertainment district in the heart of St Pauli is always worth a visit, offering anything from glamorous shows to colourful musicals.
Reeperbahn
Address
Reeperbahn
20359 Hamburg
CMolotow
Where the Beatles once sang for hours night after night, night owls now party to indie sounds, punk vibes and impressive live gigs at Molotow on the Reeperbahn.
Molotow
Address
Reeperbahn 136
20359 Hamburg
DGretel & Alfons
A quaint neighborhood pub that still looks the same today as it did when St. Pauli was the musical hub of the world.
Gretel & Alfons
Address
Große Freiheit 29
22767 Hamburg
EStar-Club
In a backyard of Große Freiheit, a plaque commemorates the former Star Club. In the 60s, great musicians such as the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Little Richard and Fats Domino performed here.
Star-Club
Address
Grosse Freiheit 39
22767 Hamburg
FKaiserkeller
The beginning of a global success story: located on 36 Grosse Freiheit just off the Reeperbahn, the Kaiserkeller has been in business since the 1950s. This is where the Beatles first met their drummer Ringo Starr, and together with their new band member they would soon achieve world fame. Today, the Kaiserkeller still attracts a colourful rock scene and is considered one of the top live venues on Grosse Freiheit.
Kaiserkeller
Address
Große Freiheit 36
22767 Hamburg
GIndra
“Where the Beatles played first” – at the end of Grosse Freiheit, the Indra brings the story of the Fab Four to life, while ensuring new unforgettable live moments.
Indra
Address
Große Freiheit 64
22767 Hamburg
HBambi
A decent foosball table, various types of schnapps at reasonable prices and good music from the turntable - what more could you want from a neighborhood pub?
Bambi
Address
Hamburger Berg 14
20359 Hamburg
IJägerpassage
The Beatles up close: inconspicuous as it may seem, the Jägerpassage is full of history, for one of the most famous record covers in music history was created in this St Pauli courtyard. The Jägerpassage is a real insider tip for all those looking to follow in the footsteps of the Beatles in Hamburg.
Jägerpassage
Address
Wohlwillstraße 22
20359 Hamburg
JHamburg DOM
On the Heiligengeistfeld, northern Germany's largest fair attracts visitors with the smell of roasted almonds, candyfloss and wine, but also with family fun and carousel fun for young and old.
Hamburg DOM
Address
Heiligengeistfeld
20359 Hamburg
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