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Hamburg


Being the second largest of all German cities, Hamburg is one of the busiest economic hubs in the country. Housing one of the biggest ports in Europe, the buzzing city life is interspersed with impressive shopping malls, magnificent architecture and the the plush greenery of parks. Adding up to the beauty of the city are the dense network of water ways criss-crossing the city.

Things to Do

Home to about 50 Museums and 40 theaters, the city of Hamburg provides a positive assurance of entertainment throughout the vacation. Adding to the list are a number of concert halls, pubs, cabaret clubs and much more. The nightlife in the city is specifically interesting with discotheques and clubs present in the Kiez region of St. Pauli, Ottensen and Altona. One can also spend time in the luxurious shopping malls, stocked with the best brands with almost all the possible price tags. The restaurants in the city offer some of the best national and international cuisine.

Apart from visiting the pubs and the clubs in the city, there are numerous things to do. A nice stroll around the city provides an idea about the culture and the history of the city. Further ahead, the ports, the harbors and the museum ships are a good place to rejuvenate the memories of the past. Sailing through the alleys of ships into the blue azure provides the pleasure of exploring the sea beauty.Boating in the Alster Lake is another favorite past time among the visitors to Hamburg.

Restricting oneself to sailing and boating is impossible, especially with the huge town halls and luxurious malls in the heart of Hamburg. Even the small street corner shops are good for buying souvenirs for family and friends.

A trip to the city of Hamburg would be incomplete without visiting the Speicherstadt, a historical warehouse, which is considered to be the largest complex in the world. Each corner and street in Hamburg has a lot more surprises in store. The historical grandeur of the Hanseatic office buildings, daub houses, canals and bridges are sure to leave a long lasting image of the city.

The city of Hamburg is more like a time machine, striking the notes of the days of yore.