"Hamburg" Hamburg by andrea.d

Hamburg Travel Guide: 1,822 reviews and 3,367 photos

Few words about Hamburg...

Hamburg is a second largest city in Germany; the sity of bridges ( 2123 if I am not wrong) and the city of millionaires ( "not even the tax authorities know how many?" I read in one book).

Hamburg has 1.7 million inhabitants, living in 104 districts. It has 21 nature reserves, expanses of water totaling 60sq km.
Famous theaters, such as the Deutsches Schauspielhaus are based here, the Hamburg State Opera, as are 10 universities, 60 museums, Hamburg Football Club (HSV), etc.

The weather: I really can't say anything for the summer, but winter is very cloudy and windy. It rearly snows. I don't remember seeing any sun during the time I spent there. For my taste I'd say that the weather is a bit depressing!

Intenet: the following web sites have information in English:
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hamburg-tourism

Last visit to Hamburg: Jan 2004
Intro Updated Jul 5, 2004
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Reviews (20)

Street scene Off The Beaten Path (1)

I'm not really sure what this fellow represents, but you can see them all around the city! If anyone knows, please let... more travel advice

Kohlbrandbrucke Things to Do (12)

This bridge is so beautiful! It’s 4 km long bridge over the Suderelbe. The best view is from “Altonaer Balkon (south of... more travel advice

Galleria Things to Do (12)

It was opened in 1983, and ever since is a most luxurious place for shoping. It has mostly souveniers, gift shops and... more travel advice

public transport Transportation (3)

The easiest way of getting aroung the city is taking suburban railways (S Bahn) and undeground (U Bahn). The same... more travel advice

Warnings Or Dangers (1)
Reeperbahn

Favorites (3)
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Comments (22)

Turtleshell Oct 29, 2011 at 2:35 PM Report Abuse

Not sure if somebody has told you since you built your Hamburg pages, but the guy in the "Street Scene" represents Hans Hummel (actual name: Johann Wilhelm Bentz, 1787 - 1854), a grumpy water carrier and creator of the idiosincratic Hamburg-way of saying "Hello": "Hummel Hummel" - "Mors Mors".
Kids mocked him by calling him "bumble-bee, bumble-bee" (Hummel, Hummel), maybe because he was grumbling so much, to which he responded "Mors Mors" (Low German for arse arse).

Ah wait, had already said so, skipped it the first time I was reading through the comments.
RhineRoll Feb 2, 2007 at 4:08 AM Report Abuse

nice Hamburg pages!
frankyboy5 Mar 16, 2006 at 12:03 PM Report Abuse

Sasvim slucajno, fotografiju koju nisi ti pravila,sam napravio! Pozdrav
Mariajoy Feb 19, 2006 at 1:27 AM Report Abuse

Really helpful info here Andrea! Thanks! :) btw. the statue in the street scene photo is Hans Hummel, the famous Hamburg watercarrier!
sourbugger Feb 17, 2006 at 4:56 AM Report Abuse

good into. we were going to the ice world this year, but the flight was cancelled by dasterdly ryanair
quartinb Nov 3, 2005 at 7:42 AM Report Abuse

...gostei muito de rever a tua pagina de Hamburgo! beijinhos
Confucius Aug 2, 2005 at 9:40 PM Report Abuse

With regard to the painted statues, I believe it is a municipal charity fundraising activity. I have seen similar events in other cities with painted pigs, bears, and other characters. The painted sculptures are sponsored by various local companies.
Fen Dec 7, 2004 at 11:15 AM Report Abuse

Nice pics, facts and travelogues on Hamburg Andrea! Yet another really nice page... :)
Gentleman75 Oct 21, 2004 at 12:54 AM Report Abuse

Great page with nice photos and good tips! Yes, the ice sculptures are really amazing!
ncfg Oct 1, 2004 at 3:47 PM Report Abuse

Very nice page Andrea, your tips are very useful. Well done!