"must" do in Hamburg?
Feb 13, 2018, 8:17 am
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Just like London tube or paris Metro/RER then - if you have to get on a packed train every morning/evening peak to get to work or to return home, it's a complete pain in the lower back. If you're a tourist from Denver, Co., never mind from Windytown, Wy., and hit the town after a leisurly breakfast at about 9:30 am, you'll be in awe. Mainly about the fact that there is integrated public transport in the first place.
Feb 13, 2018, 11:18 pm
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Crowded peak times is a different thing - the overall reliability is completly down the Elbe river. No help if there is transport - just not running right now, because <some excuse>.
But hey, millions spend we can now take the subway from the Hauptbahnhof to Hafencity -- wohooo!
Before coming way too far in OMNI land: maybe not a "must do", but I liked that Hamburg got a growing number of "Escape Rooms" over the last year(s).
But hey, millions spend we can now take the subway from the Hauptbahnhof to Hafencity -- wohooo!
Before coming way too far in OMNI land: maybe not a "must do", but I liked that Hamburg got a growing number of "Escape Rooms" over the last year(s).
Feb 14, 2018, 6:17 am
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Feb 14, 2018, 11:45 pm
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Sunday?
Yes, many of us have been to Hamburg and posted trip reports as well. And there is a public transit system. The Elbephilarmonie hall is also the most noted current attraction , with lines for tickets to even just view. Tickets for concerts, of course, have been selling out months in advance. Thanks for the "expert" info.
Alas, I am staying at Le Meridien. Any specific tips for a Sunday in Hamburg are appreciated? (I doubt that Airbus is open? What about the fish market?) (I saw the fish market in Chinatown Saigon recently and - amazingly - it opens at 1 am and closes at sunrise!)
Feb 15, 2018, 4:55 am
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The Elbephilarmonie is also home to a new Westin, right?
Alas, I am staying at Le Meridien. Any specific tips for a Sunday in Hamburg are appreciated? (I doubt that Airbus is open? What about the fish market?) (I saw the fish market in Chinatown Saigon recently and - amazingly - it opens at 1 am and closes at sunrise!)
Alas, I am staying at Le Meridien. Any specific tips for a Sunday in Hamburg are appreciated? (I doubt that Airbus is open? What about the fish market?) (I saw the fish market in Chinatown Saigon recently and - amazingly - it opens at 1 am and closes at sunrise!)
What time of year are you going? If it's nice out, Sunday is a perfect day for a pedal boat on the Alster or a walk through Planten un Blomen. All the museums are open.
don't know about Airbus or fish market.
Feb 15, 2018, 9:59 pm
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Airbus Finkenwerder is indeed closed on Sundays, if you can make it Saturday, that would work - more Information -> https://werksfuehrung.de/en/english/...r-from-nov1th/
Fishmarket starts at 7 (Winter) or 5 (Summer) and ends around 9:30 -> Hamburg Fish Market - Official Hamburg Tourismus website
Fishmarket starts at 7 (Winter) or 5 (Summer) and ends around 9:30 -> Hamburg Fish Market - Official Hamburg Tourismus website
Aug 8, 2018, 12:15 pm
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I would have another recommendation to be shared with you.
Hamburg Metrostation "Universität" operated by U4 line is performing an hourly acoustic and visual show.
However this is done only on weekend days and public bank-holidays every full hour between 10:00am - 06:00pm.
You have nothing to pay; just leave the Metro at the station and enjoy the show.
Hamburg Metrostation "Universität" operated by U4 line is performing an hourly acoustic and visual show.
However this is done only on weekend days and public bank-holidays every full hour between 10:00am - 06:00pm.
You have nothing to pay; just leave the Metro at the station and enjoy the show.
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Aug 23, 2018, 11:43 pm
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Airbus Finkenwerder is indeed closed on Sundays, if you can make it Saturday, that would work - more Information -> https://werksfuehrung.de/en/english/...r-from-nov1th/
Fishmarket starts at 7 (Winter) or 5 (Summer) and ends around 9:30 -> Hamburg Fish Market - Official Hamburg Tourismus website
Fishmarket starts at 7 (Winter) or 5 (Summer) and ends around 9:30 -> Hamburg Fish Market - Official Hamburg Tourismus website
If you go to the fishmarket on sunday, you may want to consider to eat early morning brunch there, starts at 6 AM. Very rustic hamburg style. But you better reserve a table.
They do not have the brunch web page in english, but just read it via google translate. Pretty sure you can reserve over the phone in english.
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Aug 24, 2018, 12:09 am
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Just like London tube or paris Metro/RER then - if you have to get on a packed train every morning/evening peak to get to work or to return home, it's a complete pain in the lower back. If you're a tourist from Denver, Co., never mind from Windytown, Wy., and hit the town after a leisurly breakfast at about 9:30 am, you'll be in awe. Mainly about the fact that there is integrated public transport in the first place.
One simple and short option is to walk through the old Elbe tunnel (from St. Pauli Landungsbruecken) and then take the ferry back (or vice versa). That route was part of my commute to a shipyard a few decades ago. Definitely a lot more fun as a tourist after 9:30 in summer than at 5:30 AM in winter as a commuter.
Jun 26, 2019, 11:46 pm
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Will be in Hamburg for 2 days / 3 nights this coming August. My now 9 year old discovered the Knuffingen videos many years ago and visiting MW has been on our travel list for a while. Our first day is a Sunday and we will spend as much time there as our 3 year old can stand. I noticed they are open really late - 11 PM Sunday and midnight Monday — anyone have an idea of how crowded the evenings are?
Other things on our list include the BallinStadt Emigration Museum (many of my ancestors passed through Hamburg on their way to the US) and maybe a visit out to the town of Buchholz in der Nordheide (which is the original spelling of my family’s name - so have to get a picture of us in front of some sign)..
Currently staying at the Reichshof due to HH status and their having a Jr. suite (and an Amex offer for Hilton properties in Europe on multiple cards) but keeping an eye on the Westin if a family rate/deal comes up. (Kids would love the water view).
Not sure if this is the best place to ask but does anyone have an idea how I could get a 9 year old on to the Airbus tour? He is very into planes and the A380 is his favorite (to illustrate he was asked to draw his vision of god in Sunday school - the result was an El Al looking A380). It would be our #1 to-see in Hamburg even over MW except minimum age on the tour website says 14+.
Other things on our list include the BallinStadt Emigration Museum (many of my ancestors passed through Hamburg on their way to the US) and maybe a visit out to the town of Buchholz in der Nordheide (which is the original spelling of my family’s name - so have to get a picture of us in front of some sign)..
Currently staying at the Reichshof due to HH status and their having a Jr. suite (and an Amex offer for Hilton properties in Europe on multiple cards) but keeping an eye on the Westin if a family rate/deal comes up. (Kids would love the water view).
Not sure if this is the best place to ask but does anyone have an idea how I could get a 9 year old on to the Airbus tour? He is very into planes and the A380 is his favorite (to illustrate he was asked to draw his vision of god in Sunday school - the result was an El Al looking A380). It would be our #1 to-see in Hamburg even over MW except minimum age on the tour website says 14+.
Jun 27, 2019, 12:34 pm
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age 7 v. 14 on tour
IMO, the Germans are very strict when it comes to "rules". Unless he looks 14 and is prepared to lie, I would not recommend it.
BTW, the simulator tour looks more interesting than the tour. I have been on Boeing's Everett tour and it was meh. Too many people, too much noise, zero time for questions. On the other hand, the Airbus swag looks awesome. I suggest you skip the tour and order on line.
BTW, the simulator tour looks more interesting than the tour. I have been on Boeing's Everett tour and it was meh. Too many people, too much noise, zero time for questions. On the other hand, the Airbus swag looks awesome. I suggest you skip the tour and order on line.
Feb 5, 2020, 9:43 am
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Feb 5, 2020, 9:55 am
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AIrbus Finkenwerder is very well worth it. Also compared to Boeing Everett: Small but close to the action vs. humunguous impressive but mostly far away from the action. No ideathough how difficult it is to get to Finkenwerder if you do not have a car. There are buses, but like every city, thats the most difficult to figure out part of public transport ;-)
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