"GWA St. Pauli" in Hamburg is THE place for neighborhood culture work. You can take classes in theatre, arts, capoeira... Another plus: it's on the harbor!

"Casa Portugal" in Hamburg is a spot at an artsy part of town where you can let the time pass by while enjoying delicious Portuguese food and drinks...

"Bootsanleger Rabenstrasse" is a little wooden pier on the banks of Hamburg's Alster. I just love it for a few hours of city relaxation...

"The Walrus Bar" Hamburg won't become a museum - instead, it has a whole different, young cocktail culture. It seems like it's the city's hot Tinder point.

"Goldbekmarkt" in Hamburg is a typical farmer's market near the water. The best thing about it is the location but I also love wandering around the stalls.

"Bistro Carmagnole" Hamburg is protected by a holy oath: never tell tourists about this restaurant. And I get it... but for you, I'm making an exception.

"PERLE Store" Hamburg, in the 'new' Neustadt, is like this cool Tumblr or Pinterest blog you always wish you had, in the form of a clothes and gifts shop.

"Thomas i Punkt" Hamburg, a family of stores, were established in the '70s & were THE go-to for fashion. Now they've scaled down but are still spectacular.

"Savoy" in Hamburg was reopened and our cinephile hearts have finally found respite. Not only is it beautiful: it is a really well-equipped cinema!

The "Holthusenbad" in Hamburg might be one of the most beautiful spa swimming pools in Germany. My tip: come here in the evening: less kids, less noise...

"Zweiradperle" is the best bike rental shop in Hamburg - I love the wide range of accessories they also rent out. It also doubles as a café.

"Kinderbücherei Bahrenfeld BüBa" Hamburg is a very small library packed with children's book plus very nice staff. Come here to see a library full of love!