Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening to all our readers, wherever you are in the world! My husband and I are passionate about cruises and have enjoyed eight wonderful voyages over the past few years. We are thrilled to announce that our next adventure is just around the corner in February, when we will explore a beautiful area of Northern Europe.
In anticipation of our upcoming cruise, I have decided to create a series of blog posts showcasing the unique charm of each port we will be visiting. From must-see attractions and hidden gems to the best places to eat, join us as we embark on this exciting journey together.
The Itinerary:
Day 1: Embark Southampton
Day 2: Sea Day
Day 3: Hamburg
Day 4: At Sea
Day 5: Rotterdam
Day 6: Rotterdam
Day 7: Bruges
Day 8: Disembark Southampton
Hamburg, Things To Do & Places To Eat:
Hamburger Rathaus: Vast neo-Renaissance town hall with a vaulted hallway & opulent state rooms.
Rathausmarkt: The Hamburg Town Hall market square.
Mahnmal St. Nikolai: Site of a church destroyed by WWII air raids, features viewing platform over the city.
Nord Coast Coffee Roastery: To this day, it is still my husbands favourite coffee shop, nothing has topped it!
Speicherstadt: It is the largest warehouse district in the world where the buildings stand on timber-pile foundations. UNESCO site.
Elbphilharmonie Hamburg: The cities tallest building, observation deck.
Miniatur Wunderland: Constantly expanding miniature railway exhibit based on famous global sites.
Cap San Diego: Impressive museum onboard a ship.
Museumsschiff Rickmer Rickmers: Large 19th century sailing ship open as a tourist attraction.
60 Seconds to Napoli: Some of the best pizza you can find in Hamburg.
Millerntor-Stadion: Home of FC St Pauli, features club shop and behind the scene tours.
Hamburg Bunker: Complex of flak towers and bunkers, built to defend Hamburg from allied air raids in WWII.
Planten un Blomen: Park with themed gardens, lake and a Japanese tea house.
Hagenbeck Zoo: Outside of the city sits Hamburg’s Zoo.
Volksparkstadion: Home of Hamburger SV, just outside the city, train needed to reach.
Chocoversum: Interactive museum about the process of chocolate making, custom made chocolate bars and tastings.
Altstädter Stube Willig: Visit this German restaurant for some proper Schnitzel.
Butterbrot Café-Bistro: Try some of their famous Brötchen.
Want a Ready-Made Hamburg Itinerary?
If you like the sounds of some of the ideas above, then why not head over to my new Etsy store, where I have a selection of guides available. Currently on offer at £4.79, you can purchase one for Toronto, Copenhagen or Hamburg, as well as order a custom one to be made for any town, city or country you plan on visiting.
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Thank you for taking the time to read our blog post. Have you visited Hamburg? Do you have any recommendations for Hamburg? If so, drop us a comment down below, and we’ll make sure to add it to our ever growing list!
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