Welcome to Hamburg, formerly Germany's largest city with a
skyline dominated by historic spires, the largest port, centre of trade, shipping
juggernaut, press and publishing capital, the most daring nightlife, the country's
highest number of millionaires per capita (2500) and bridges (2123). Obviously,
a city of superlatives, and a population that keeps a very low profile. There
is a reserved, gentlemanly quality about the citizens of Hamburg. Perhaps this
characteristic can be attributed to the city's historical affinity with England,
to the cool climate or to the influence of Hamburg's old families who founded
their wealth generations ago in trading and shipping and still conclude business
deals with a handshake. Then there is the "other" Hamburg. The busy city of
docks, quays and ships; the headquarters of Germany's publishing houses and
news journals; the St. Pauli quarter where movie houses, restaurants, stage
shows, bars and frivolous nightlife vie for the patronage of thousands of tourists,
sailors and locals. Hamburg is every shoppers dream and through its port, the
city offers a wide range of varied and well-priced goods. The elegant shopping
district is centred around the Kolonnaden, Jungfersteig, Ballindamm and Neuer
Wall areas whilst young fashion and antique shoppers will enjoy the lively atmosphere
of Pöseldorf. Music and theatre also play a prominent role in Hamburg's daily
life with the Hamburgische Staatsoper enjoying an international reputation for
the staging of its ballet repertoires. The revolutionary "communications centres"
first founded in the seventies and combining arts, crafts, experimental theatre
and communications in the widest sense represent the city's alternative cultural
force.
here is a list of pages who should help you to find your way
round the day and night life.
But there is nothing better than taking the plunge and visit
this town.