Sunday, 12 March 2017

Top 11 reasons why visiting fascinating Hamburg over Berlin


Peterstrasse Hamburg
Share by Hamburg Tourism

There are so many reasons to visit Hamburg over Berlin that it's almost difficult to reference them all in one article. Some say Berlin and Hamburg are so resolutely different, that it's impossible for one person to love both cities. Others say that each city has their own individual charm, so much so that's it's almost difficult to even compare the two. We're not here to claim that one city is better than the other, but what we can do is give you some reasons why the proud, independent maritime Hamburg could be the city for you.


It’s the gateway to the world
Seated on the River Elbe between the North and Baltic seas, Hamburg is proud of its medieval history as a Free City and a key member of the Hanseatic League. The city was an important port of departure for immigrants to the New World, and its trade routes still stretch across the globe. Hamburg is, and always has been, a worldly, cosmopolitan, and diverse city with much to offer to its citizens and guests.

It is Germany’s top cultural destination
The opening of the extravagant Elbphilharmonie concert hall in January 2017 has put Hamburg in the spotlight as the current must-see destination for music lovers worldwide. But the city has even more to offer. Hamburg has over 50 museums, 45 theatres, and around 100 music venues and clubs. It’s one of the biggest musical cities in the world, second only to New York and London. When it comes to music and art, Hamburg will not be outshone by Berlin. .... keep reading ......  http://bit.ly/2nekcT2



More travel stories  

No comments:

Post a Comment