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Schwanenwik
Popular park by the outer Alster
"Schwanenwik" Hamburg is a popular area to hang out right by the Alster's waters. I enjoy the people playing sports & having a picnic there, or those who..
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Sebastiana
Turra
Affenfaust Gallery
Art at the Kiez
"Affenfaust Gallery" is one of my favorite Hamburg galleries, mostly with urban art. It's located on the Kiez, one of the city's more alternative areas...
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Sebastiana
Turra
KEMP's English Pub
Live music and English beer
"KEMP's English Pub" Hamburg is a great bar to visit for a nice, cold English beer in a relaxed, down to earth, original atmosphere. I recommend that...
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Sebastiana
Turra
Botanic District
Funky highballs
"Botanic District" in Hamburg is a friendly bar that specialises in homemade infusions and highball cocktails. I really recommend their 'violette fizz'...
by
Inga Marie
Ramcke
Lütt Liv
Cakes nearby TRUDE
"Lütt Liv" is my place to go for coffee and cake on a Sunday in Hamburg. This cosy cafe is part of the old industrial area... Lunch menu Tue - Fri!
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Inga Marie
Ramcke
Würfel & Zucker
Board game café
"Würfel & Zucker" Hamburg (translated into dice and sugar) is a board game cafe with over 900 games & a bowling alley downstairs; a hell of a lot of fun!
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Inga Marie
Ramcke
Frau Möller
Tasty typical Hamburg labskaus!
"Frau Möller" is an old restaurant and pub in Hamburg's St. Georg. Whenever I go there, I always order the same dish - their labskaus. You should really...
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Sebastiana
Turra
Par Ici
French café
"Par Ici" in Hamburg is a small French cafe where I sometimes go for lunch & tea. I like getting my tartes the French way -- along with some wine!
by
Inga Marie
Ramcke
Advertising column
old school and beautiful
"Advertising column"
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Inga Marie
Ramcke
Rebike Automat
Bicycle tubes 24/7
"Rebike Automat" in Hamburg is a vendor of good quality bike tires in Hamburg! Now you're safe no matter when your tire falls flat...
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Inga Marie
Ramcke
TRUDE and Flea Market
Industrial charm
If you're like me and like some industrial charm, "TRUDE" (the tunnel drill) in Hamburg and the flea market next to the water are must-visits!
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Inga Marie
Ramcke
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