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Explore urban street art at Schanze and learn about political activism.

Alternative

Hamburg has more to offer than the port, shopping, museums and musicals. Come take a walk on Hamburg's alternative side!

Alternative

Alternative Hamburg Tours
City Tours

Alternative Tours

Experience Hamburg's diverse culture and community spirit. The tour runs on a pay-what-you-like basis.

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Sights

Gängeviertel

Gängeviertel, once a living quarter with narrow and winding streets, is today a proud creative space for music, exhibitions and art.​​​​​​​

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Neighbourhoods

Karoviertel

Find designer and vintage fashion and meet the in-crowd at the hip cafés along Marktstrasse — only a short walk from Schanzenviertel.

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Sights

Park Fiction

Plastic palm trees, a grassy magic carpet, a revolutionary spirit and a stunning view of the port — welcome to the city's quirkiest park.​​​​​​​

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Sights

Rote Flora

An eyesore to some, a symbol of freedom to others. Read all about the tumultuous history of this cultural centre on Schulterblatt.

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Sights

Schanzenhöfe

In Hamburg's hip 'Schanze' area, these restored industrial buildings now host a unique mix of gastronomy, art and innovation.​​​​​​​

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Neighbourhoods

Schanzenviertel

Schanzenviertel hosts boutiques, bars, restaurants and cafés, all with a quirky vibe by day and a cool alternative atmosphere by night.

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Sights

St. Pauli Bunker

The enormous WWII bunker on Feldstrasse hosts all kinds of music events, and there are plans for a massive rooftop garden.​​​​​​​

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Culture street

St. Pauli Hafenstrasse

This colourful street parallel to the harbour has a long history of protest and activism.