# 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.