Hamburg is a wonderful city and Germany’s second largest, located in the north of the country where the River Elbe opens into the North Sea. Due to its strategic location, Hamburg has a strong maritime and merchant trading history which continues today. Coupled with an independent spirit...
We visited Hamburg to attend a music gig and so booked a three-night stay at the end of August so that we could explore the city as well as attend the event. As well as my Beginner’s Guide to Visiting Hamburg, here are some ideas about how to organise your time and enjoy the...
An easy day trip from Hamburg is to the medieval town of Lübeck, Germany – a real gem of a town. Lübeck’s old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built on an island surrounded by the Trave River. It was known as the Queen of the Hanseatic League, a network of ports which dominated...