# Hamburg: Gateway to the World Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city and the country's biggest port. It's a city of contrasts: historic Speicherstadt warehouses sit next to the futuristic Elbphilharmonie, and bohemian Schanzenviertel meets luxury boutiques on Jungfernstieg. ## Must-See Attractions Elbphilharmonie - Hamburg's iconic modern symbol. Concert hall atop an old warehouse with free Plaza viewing platform. Book your ticket in advance! Speicherstadt - the world's largest warehouse district on timber piles, a UNESCO site. 19th-century red-brick buildings, canals, bridges. Also home to Miniatur Wunderland - world's largest model railway. Reeperbahn - legendary nightlife street. Where The Beatles started their career in the 1960s. Nearby Fish Market on Sundays from 5am - a tradition since 1703. ## Practical Info Hamburg is one of Germany's most expensive cities, but Deutschlandticket for €58/month makes transport affordable. Always carry cash - Germans love it. Best time to visit: May-September.