Matthias Claudius Marcus

Hamburg

Spotter since 2015

About me

About me
I have always enjoyed exploring exciting cities. And discovering the hidden gems, charms and the character of each place I've visited or lived in.

I like cities much more than I like the countryside. I'd much rather have a cocktail in a Bangkok Skybar than be on a beach on some remote Island. It is an urban wanderlust.

The best part of every city vacation, are the little glances I can take into the lives of my peer group members, thanks to this network. So, I visit their favorite spots, walk through their neighborhoods and drink their coffee and ask myself: Why not live HERE?

As a lawyer, a father and a curious human being, I will happily share my Hamburg discoveries with you, so you can ask yourself the same question.

Why Hamburg?
Hamburg is simply beautiful by any standard, like postcard-eye-candy-beauty. Hamburg has always had a lively music scene and a pretty great alternative culture and attitude. By no means it is as big or as hip as, for instance, Berlin and that is very likable.

But it is big enough to find members of your peer-group, who thrive to make this city a little better. Be it as customers, consumers or entrepreneurs.

In a rather small area, you can find a ton of really innovative shops, bars and cafés and some incredible urban hideaways. And everything is just a bike-cruise away. And why not take a boat?

It might not be a Metropolis. It is just a charming, small-scale Big City with a lot of good people in it. And that just works for me.

Where can you find me online?
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My spots (21)

BERS Hamburg

BERS

Oh, the produce!

"BERS" is a top-notch restaurant in Hamburg, mostly for the just amazing love the chefs have for the organic produce. You have to try their wines...

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Restaurants

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Matthias

Claudius Marcus

Apr 9, 2025
Kleines Phi Hamburg

Kleines Phi

Everything hip

"Kleines Phi" Hamburg is proof that sometimes the hype is right. It's a well-designed bar with just the right amount of hipness. THE city sundowner...

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Bars
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Snacks

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Matthias

Claudius Marcus

Apr 9, 2025
XeÔm Hamburg

XeÔm

Vietnamese street cuisine

"XeÔm" in Hamburg is a classic street kitchen, just Vietnamese! I just love getting their glass noodle salads and Phở. Protip: go early in the afternoon...

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Snacks

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Matthias

Claudius Marcus

Apr 9, 2025
Entenwerder 1 Hamburg

Entenwerder 1

Pretty pontoon

"Entenwerder 1" in Hamburg is a café in the park of the same name where I just love to relax by the water and watch the ships float by, coffee in hand...

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Bars
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Coffee & tea

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Matthias

Claudius Marcus

Apr 9, 2025
The Chug Club Hamburg

The Chug Club

We should chug

"The Chug Club" is considered one of Hamburg's best bars! It's their and simple concept of the chug glasses, their shrine to tequila... I like. Mucho!

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Bars

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Matthias

Claudius Marcus

Apr 9, 2025

Nil

The gold standard

"Nil" is my personal golden standard when it comes to Hamburg restaurants. The food is flawless - the dish creations never fail to amaze. Superb wine list.

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Restaurants

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Matthias

Claudius Marcus

Apr 3, 2025
Café Paris Hamburg

Café Paris

A rare inner-city gem

"Café Paris" is a little Art Nouveau treasure in the centre of Hamburg. The style is very authentic and you just can't go wrong with the food & drinks...

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Bars
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Restaurants

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Matthias

Claudius Marcus

Apr 3, 2025
ByteFM Hamburg

ByteFM

Your Radio Soundtrack

"ByteFM" Hamburg swore to only play good music. This station has the single best techno show on German radio - it's a great way to start your evening.

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Music

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Matthias

Claudius Marcus

Apr 3, 2025
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