Suggestions for Hamburg in March?
Nov 28th, 2005, 11:43 AM
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Pam,
according to a quick search, the street (Billhorner Roehrendamm) does still exist.
Large portions of Rothenburgsort are quite commercial these days and the area apart from that not too attractive either and I am frankly not that familiar with it. I will take a look and will try to make it this week. I guess I won't be able to drive by before Thursday as I am currently quite busy.
I'll post back on the issue.
according to a quick search, the street (Billhorner Roehrendamm) does still exist.
Large portions of Rothenburgsort are quite commercial these days and the area apart from that not too attractive either and I am frankly not that familiar with it. I will take a look and will try to make it this week. I guess I won't be able to drive by before Thursday as I am currently quite busy.
I'll post back on the issue.
Nov 28th, 2005, 01:08 PM
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HSV,
Thanks for your quick response. Please take your time! I can also wait until I get there and find out then. If you can check it out beforehand, that would be wonderful. But please don't go to too much trouble!
Pam
Thanks for your quick response. Please take your time! I can also wait until I get there and find out then. If you can check it out beforehand, that would be wonderful. But please don't go to too much trouble!
Pam
Dec 4th, 2005, 07:19 AM
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Hi Pam,
I'm a big fan of Hamburg and have been there quite a few times within the last 8 years. Park Hyatt is absolutely my favorite hotel in Hamburg. The Kunsthalle is a few steps away from the hotel. I also appreciate the easy escalator access (almost in front of the hotel) to the train station for doing daytrips to Bremen or Luebeck. Both Hansa cities are very rewarding for daytrips.
The smaller museum next to the cityhall is also within walking distance. I second hsv's recomendation of the two Thueringer bratwurst stands on Moenckebergstr. Close to them, you'll also find the most attractive Burgerking in the world. You won't believe that they let Burgerking set up shop in such an architectural landmark building. I suppose it's somewhat appropriate considering the city's namesake.
A better place to gobble those addicting Thueringer sausages is actually inside the year round Hamburger Dom fairground. We couldn't think of eating bratwurst on the busy Moenckeberg shopping street but it tasted so much better in a festive fair surrounding.
One of the highlights in Hamburg for my daughter & wife was watching the Lion King musical in a riverfront venue last year. I know it's not quite "classical" music. However, it's somewhat unique because ticketholders would be picked up from the St Pauli Landungsbruecken on one of the courtesy yellow Lionking ferryboats to the theater. Afterwards, we took a taxi to the Fischereihafen restaurant in the Oevelgoenne per hsv excellent recommendation. BTW Thanks hsv! I will try Vapiano next time. We've stayed at the Renaissance before but Vapiano didn't exist at the time.
Just yesterday, out of the blue, my wife mentioned how she loved the food and the eclectic interior of "that one restaurant" in Hamburg. It jogged my memory of Fischereihafen. Hopefully you'll get a chance to dine there, you should reserve as it was very busy even late at night (we were their latest guests to arrive).
A surprisingly good neighborhood restaurant near the Hyatt is Cox (you can google Cox Hamburg to see the menu). They have simple but creative nouveau dishes that we enjoy. It is in the forewarned St Georg/train station area but we never felt scared/threatened at all walking during the day.
The Harbor tour we took was in German, it's rather hard to understand if you don't get enough exposure to the language. Our 11 & 13 year olds had studied German for 3 years in the US but couldn't comprehend. Not sure if there is a selected tour in English. Bring your jackets as you will get exposed to the elements.
For me, the best area for strolling is along the west bank of the outer/Ausen Alster from the southwest corner all the way up to the Intercontinental hotel passing by the stately mansions including the US consulate. You can feed the ducks along the Alsterufer and stroll out on the sailboat landing to get a better view of the Alster. There is a decent small Italian restaurant just behind the Interconti (and routinely recommended by the Interconti concierge). The warm service is what I remember the most. From there you can take the citibus along Mittelweg, passing the old Dammtor station & Gaensemarkt back to Moenckebergstr to stop in front of the Hyatt.
If you google Hafencity Hamburg you'll find a website for an impressive modern city by the water. You can view the start of the new Hafencity when you get off the U bahn at its Baumwall stop and walk across the bridge. Have a great time in Hamburg!
I'm a big fan of Hamburg and have been there quite a few times within the last 8 years. Park Hyatt is absolutely my favorite hotel in Hamburg. The Kunsthalle is a few steps away from the hotel. I also appreciate the easy escalator access (almost in front of the hotel) to the train station for doing daytrips to Bremen or Luebeck. Both Hansa cities are very rewarding for daytrips.
The smaller museum next to the cityhall is also within walking distance. I second hsv's recomendation of the two Thueringer bratwurst stands on Moenckebergstr. Close to them, you'll also find the most attractive Burgerking in the world. You won't believe that they let Burgerking set up shop in such an architectural landmark building. I suppose it's somewhat appropriate considering the city's namesake.
A better place to gobble those addicting Thueringer sausages is actually inside the year round Hamburger Dom fairground. We couldn't think of eating bratwurst on the busy Moenckeberg shopping street but it tasted so much better in a festive fair surrounding.
One of the highlights in Hamburg for my daughter & wife was watching the Lion King musical in a riverfront venue last year. I know it's not quite "classical" music. However, it's somewhat unique because ticketholders would be picked up from the St Pauli Landungsbruecken on one of the courtesy yellow Lionking ferryboats to the theater. Afterwards, we took a taxi to the Fischereihafen restaurant in the Oevelgoenne per hsv excellent recommendation. BTW Thanks hsv! I will try Vapiano next time. We've stayed at the Renaissance before but Vapiano didn't exist at the time.
Just yesterday, out of the blue, my wife mentioned how she loved the food and the eclectic interior of "that one restaurant" in Hamburg. It jogged my memory of Fischereihafen. Hopefully you'll get a chance to dine there, you should reserve as it was very busy even late at night (we were their latest guests to arrive).
A surprisingly good neighborhood restaurant near the Hyatt is Cox (you can google Cox Hamburg to see the menu). They have simple but creative nouveau dishes that we enjoy. It is in the forewarned St Georg/train station area but we never felt scared/threatened at all walking during the day.
The Harbor tour we took was in German, it's rather hard to understand if you don't get enough exposure to the language. Our 11 & 13 year olds had studied German for 3 years in the US but couldn't comprehend. Not sure if there is a selected tour in English. Bring your jackets as you will get exposed to the elements.
For me, the best area for strolling is along the west bank of the outer/Ausen Alster from the southwest corner all the way up to the Intercontinental hotel passing by the stately mansions including the US consulate. You can feed the ducks along the Alsterufer and stroll out on the sailboat landing to get a better view of the Alster. There is a decent small Italian restaurant just behind the Interconti (and routinely recommended by the Interconti concierge). The warm service is what I remember the most. From there you can take the citibus along Mittelweg, passing the old Dammtor station & Gaensemarkt back to Moenckebergstr to stop in front of the Hyatt.
If you google Hafencity Hamburg you'll find a website for an impressive modern city by the water. You can view the start of the new Hafencity when you get off the U bahn at its Baumwall stop and walk across the bridge. Have a great time in Hamburg!
Dec 4th, 2005, 11:05 PM
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DAX,
what a nice outline of things!
I do second the recommendation of Cox Restaurant. Nice ambiance, very nice food IMHO. Lange Reihe is basically an o.k. street. As are the parts of St. Georg to the West of it (in the direction of the Le Méridien and Atlantic Hotels). Just don't bother going East of it.
Regarding the tours of the port, I realize that it's difficult to get an English speaking tour - why that is escapes me completely. I think they might have the one or other departure during summers, but I have had the same issue before with visitors before when I had to jump in as an interpretor. I still think the tours can be fun - even if one doesn't grasp all the explanations.
I also agree that a Bratwurst on the Dom funfair is almost mandatory (just make sure it isn't fried in fat, but rather grilled), however the Dom is not really year round, although it's easy to have the impression. In fact, there are four fun fairs throughout the year - one for every season. All of them last for approx. 6 weeks - so you are likely to luck out that there is one when you are visiting.
Finally, I'd be interested to know about the Italian Restaurant behind the Interconti! Could it be Osteria Due on Badestr.? If so, I think it's quite good, but also very expensive. Would love your feedback on that, if possible.
what a nice outline of things!
I do second the recommendation of Cox Restaurant. Nice ambiance, very nice food IMHO. Lange Reihe is basically an o.k. street. As are the parts of St. Georg to the West of it (in the direction of the Le Méridien and Atlantic Hotels). Just don't bother going East of it.
Regarding the tours of the port, I realize that it's difficult to get an English speaking tour - why that is escapes me completely. I think they might have the one or other departure during summers, but I have had the same issue before with visitors before when I had to jump in as an interpretor. I still think the tours can be fun - even if one doesn't grasp all the explanations.
I also agree that a Bratwurst on the Dom funfair is almost mandatory (just make sure it isn't fried in fat, but rather grilled), however the Dom is not really year round, although it's easy to have the impression. In fact, there are four fun fairs throughout the year - one for every season. All of them last for approx. 6 weeks - so you are likely to luck out that there is one when you are visiting.
Finally, I'd be interested to know about the Italian Restaurant behind the Interconti! Could it be Osteria Due on Badestr.? If so, I think it's quite good, but also very expensive. Would love your feedback on that, if possible.
Dec 5th, 2005, 10:04 AM
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DAX,
Thanks for your additional suggestions.
I find it's rather difficult to get much information on Hamburg from the U.S. The German tourist bureau is sending me what they have, but in terms of city guide books I couldn't find any here. I think that not many Americans must visit Hamburg.
So every bit helps!
Pam
Thanks for your additional suggestions.
I find it's rather difficult to get much information on Hamburg from the U.S. The German tourist bureau is sending me what they have, but in terms of city guide books I couldn't find any here. I think that not many Americans must visit Hamburg.
So every bit helps!
Pam
Dec 5th, 2005, 01:47 PM
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hsv, It must be Osteria Due. All I remember was Osteria something. I can remember they had decent pasta, but I can't say it hit the spot to make it memorable. I was aware though that the Interconti concierge was recommending it to just about every guest who wantted to eat close by.
Thanks for clarifying about the Dom opening, I misinterpreted "open every season" as year round. I guess I've been there enough times that it was bound to be open.
As far as the boat tour guide we had, he didn't try to speak clearer or slower at all. He just garbled the words together and the tour would not be as interesting without the information. It was rather stressful translating to my kids as he continued jabbering away.
Pam, I hope your parents/grandparents used to speak German to you so maybe you will be able to understand part of the tour, otherwise you should really check out when the English tour is. For the most part it's still interesting to see the gigantic super container ships upclose (mostly from China?), the humongous shipyards where they make modern day cargo ships, the Speicherstadt with rows of typical storage brick buildings that have pulley stocks above their top windows/doors. It's so typical Hamburg.
If you want more Hamburg info go to www.Hamburg.de which is very informative though they recently changed the format. The English one is not as detailed, so perhaps you can use a translator site to get the specifics from the german site. Most of the Hamburg internet sites have interactive maps with restaurants & their menus, or theatres with monthly programs when you click on each location. It looks like the neat Hafencity site is gone, the one they have now is very plain.
You'll love the Park Hyatt. The employees are so great, they made me feel like they are working for me instead of working for Hyatt. Club lounge upgrade is really worth it, not just the food & drinks but also the cheerful staff. They really know how to pamper their guests, young or old.
I have to say that Hamburg doesn't have any "must see" museum or monument but it is a comfortable metropolis that's easy to enjoy. It is so large that it has everything with lots of different sections & flavors. My wife likes Moenckebergstr for normal shopping, but east of the cityhall (on Neuer Wall)is where all the high end designer shops are. There are endless indoor shopping passages that will bore your husband. I meet my wife at the only gelato stand next to the Alex Brasserie on the Binnenalsterufer(Inneralsterlakeshore). It's right at the end of the Collonaden between the Jungfernstieg shopping area and the Gaensemarkt. I could enjoy the lakeview and people watching while I waited for her with a gelato on my hand. There is also a decent Bavarian restaurant on Collonaden which is a street with Italian style loggias.
Thanks for clarifying about the Dom opening, I misinterpreted "open every season" as year round. I guess I've been there enough times that it was bound to be open.
As far as the boat tour guide we had, he didn't try to speak clearer or slower at all. He just garbled the words together and the tour would not be as interesting without the information. It was rather stressful translating to my kids as he continued jabbering away.
Pam, I hope your parents/grandparents used to speak German to you so maybe you will be able to understand part of the tour, otherwise you should really check out when the English tour is. For the most part it's still interesting to see the gigantic super container ships upclose (mostly from China?), the humongous shipyards where they make modern day cargo ships, the Speicherstadt with rows of typical storage brick buildings that have pulley stocks above their top windows/doors. It's so typical Hamburg.
If you want more Hamburg info go to www.Hamburg.de which is very informative though they recently changed the format. The English one is not as detailed, so perhaps you can use a translator site to get the specifics from the german site. Most of the Hamburg internet sites have interactive maps with restaurants & their menus, or theatres with monthly programs when you click on each location. It looks like the neat Hafencity site is gone, the one they have now is very plain.
You'll love the Park Hyatt. The employees are so great, they made me feel like they are working for me instead of working for Hyatt. Club lounge upgrade is really worth it, not just the food & drinks but also the cheerful staff. They really know how to pamper their guests, young or old.
I have to say that Hamburg doesn't have any "must see" museum or monument but it is a comfortable metropolis that's easy to enjoy. It is so large that it has everything with lots of different sections & flavors. My wife likes Moenckebergstr for normal shopping, but east of the cityhall (on Neuer Wall)is where all the high end designer shops are. There are endless indoor shopping passages that will bore your husband. I meet my wife at the only gelato stand next to the Alex Brasserie on the Binnenalsterufer(Inneralsterlakeshore). It's right at the end of the Collonaden between the Jungfernstieg shopping area and the Gaensemarkt. I could enjoy the lakeview and people watching while I waited for her with a gelato on my hand. There is also a decent Bavarian restaurant on Collonaden which is a street with Italian style loggias.
