We’ve already told you how to do a low cost tour through Brussels, what to see in Milan for free and what you can do in Nice without spending a single penny.
And since we know that budget is an important factor for most people when it comes to making a trip, we want to continue helping you, because money does not have to stop your desire to see the world. Today we discovered the 5 things you can do in Hamburg completely free.
Surely you can’t wait to discover them, and we don’t want you to! So grab paper and pen, because we’re starting.
1. Visit Saint Michael’s church
If it looks familiar to you, you may have read the work of Luis Sepulveda “History of a seagull and the cat that taught him to fly”, because it is precisely here where the book ends.
The church of St. Michael or the Hauptkirche St. Michaelis is one of the main and most famous Protestant churches in Hamburg and a symbol of the city.
In the portico you can admire a bronze statue that represents the archangel Saint Michael conquering the devil; in addition, in its crypt you can find the tomb of the musician Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach.
Do not miss the opportunity to take the elevator and climb to the top of the tower, where you can enjoy a wonderful view from its viewpoint.
2. Strolling through the Rathausmarkt
Or what is the same, the Town Hall Square. It consists of a central square located in front of the Town Hall, where most of the major events and festivals of Hamburg take place.
It is located in the Altstadt district, in the city center, near the Binnenalster lake and the Mönckebergstraße, the main shopping street that connects to the central station. In the back there is the Hamburg Stock Exchange. To the north you can see the Jungferntieg station and the boat dock.
Here you can discover the monument Kaiser Wilhelm I, a large equestrian statue on his memory.
3. Discover the city-warehouse
If anything is true, is that you can’t leave Hamburg without visiting its port, it is the second of Europe respect to size, occupying almost an eighth of the whole city. And this is precisely why it is known as “the gateaway to the world of Germany”.
It lies on the deep waters of the river Elbe, which flows into the North Sea.
Thanks to its privileged location, during the 19th century, a port complex of red bricks warehouses was built next to it, which grew to become a postindustrial Venice due to its arms and canals.
To this day, it doesn’t only serve as a warehouse, but is suitable for the entry and exit of goods; even some have became shopping, cultural and leisure centers, such as the Speicherstadt.
4. Spend Sunday on the Fishmarket
If you are one of those who believe that Sunday mornings were meant to stay at home, we are sorry to say that you’re wrong! How about a morning walk through the old Altona fish market?
It is located on the banks of the River Elbe and you not only can buy a magnificent fresh fish, but you will have the opportunity to meet the most picturesque people, try all kinds of food for free or enjoy the festive atmosphere of the market.
A place where both locals and tourists from all over the world gather.
5. Breath fresh air
Not for nothing Hamburg is considered the greenest city in Germany, here the people live in total harmony the urban life and the magnificent nature that surrounds it. Thanks to its efforts to preserve the environment, it was named in 2011 European Green Capital.
We recommend you to visit the fruit and vegetable orchards that lie between the Elbe, the Altes Land, the Vierlande and the Marschlande. Not to mention the “Plantem un Blomen”! A space that has the largest Japanese garden in Europe.
Where to sleep in Hamburg?
Among all the options you have to stay in Hamburg during your holidays, we highlight these three: Airport Hostel, Generator Hostel Hamburg and A&O Hamburg City.
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