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Beliebste Activitäten in Hamburg
Das Fischmarkt (The Fish Market)
When: Every Sunday Morning
Summer: 5:00-9:30am
Winter: 7:00- 9:30am
Where: On the bank of the Elbe River Between Hafenstraße and Groß Elbstrasße
(Reeperbahn S-Bahn Station)
What: Whether you are stumbling in from the Reeperbahn, or getting up bright and early, the Fischmarkt is for anyone and everyone, regardless of Blood Alcohol Content. One of the oldest markets of its kind, you can find any type of fish sandwich, all sorts of other fresh seafood, and other trinkets and crafts. Beer is also served this early, and there is often live music coming from the large brick building that is hard to miss. Although it takes training to survive all night partying on the Reeperbahn and make it to the Fischmarkt, everyone needs to do it once! But be ready, you won’t get much done on Sunday after.
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Soccer Public Viewing
When: During the World Cup or Euro Cup that happen every two years
Where: Heiligengeistfeld, St. Pauli (Near the St. Pauli and Feldstraße U-Bahn Stations)
What: Imagine thousands of Germans chanting “Auf gehts los, jetzt schiess ein Tor!” and cheering as the German National Soccer Team dominates the competition on the huge jumbo-tron! Heiligengeistfeld, the location of the public viewing of big national soccer matches, has an atmosphere that is indescribable! Decorated in black, red, and gold, fans from Hamburg, as well as the surrounding areas, gather to cheer on their country. I only wish there was one sport that all Americans could love as much as the Germans love their soccer. For 90 minutes, the whole country is watching and cheering together! If you happen to be in the country during a large tournament like the Euro or World Cups, find a public viewing. You won’t be disappointed.
Gelato in the Alsterpavillion
When: Whenever the sun comes out!
Where: The Alsterpavillion (Near the Jungfernstieg U-Bahn and S-Bahn stations)
What: When the weather finally takes a turn for the better, and the sun peeks out behind the clouds, there is nothing the Germans love more than enjoying a few scoops of Gelato in the Alsterpavillion. One scoop is only about 1.10 Euro, and you will see a mix of everything from business men and women to young families to punk teenagers.
Hafengeburtstag (Harbor Birthday)
When: Sometime in May (Announced on Hamburg's Tourist Website)
Where: Hamburg Harbor
What: Every year, the Hamburg Harbor is honored with a big birthday party! It can be viewed all along the Harbor, and features a parade of big cruise ships, frigates and steamboats. Also, many international ships visit during this time. There is also food on the Hafenmeile, and music can be found around any corner.
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Hamburger Dom
When: Three times a year, Spring, Summer, and Winter
Where: Heiligengeistfeld (Near the St. Pauli and Feldstraße U-Bahn Stations)
What: The Hamburger Dom is the biggest and longest fair throughout Germany, and attracts nearly ten million visitors annually. There are plenty of rides, good food, and even better beer to be enjoyed by all ages.
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Stuttgart Weindorf (Stuttgart Wine Villiage)
When: Two weeks from mid to late June
Where: Rathausmarkt in Altstadt
What: Every year for two weeks in June, the Stuttgart Wine Village comes to Hamburg where you can sample all sorts of native German wines from all over the country. They also have all sorts of traditional German cuisine, all with their own personal wine suggestions. Can't get much better than that!
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