The Elbe metropolis of Hamburg is characterized above all by its numerous sights and many different facets. There is a lot for visitors to discover in Hamburg, whether the Stadtpark, the Alster, the harbor or the most sinful mile in the Federal Republic of Germany on an extensive tour of the Reeperbahn.

The Hanseatic city presents itself as historic, green and maritime. The following article explains which landmarks, sights and other highlights in Hamburg should not be missed during a visit.

The Elbphilharmonie

The recently completed concert hall can undoubtedly be described as the new landmark of the Elbe metropolis. The Elbphilharmonie is thus one of the most impressive sights in Hamburg. The concert hall can either only be admired from the outside or get to know it in detail as part of an extensive guided tour.

The Große Freiheit and the Reeperbahn

The Reeperbahn is probably the most famous street and at the same time the most sinful mile of the Hanseatic city. The area around the Reeperbahn and the Große Freiheit has a lot to offer not only for party-mad night owls, but also for musical fans or theater lovers, for example. For particularly hungry visitors to Hamburg, we recommend the best schnitzel Hamburg.

The Speicherstadt

Hamburg is probably just as famous as the Reeperbahn for the Speicherstadt, which is a unique World Heritage Site. When visiting the Elbe metropolis, a detour to the Speicherstadt should therefore not be missed. There, for example, an impressive traditional ship harbour, the moated castle and the Miniatur Wunderland await you.

The Landungsbrücken

One of the most famous photo motifs of the Elbe metropolis is certainly the Landungsbrücken. The striking ensemble of buildings should therefore not be missed when visiting Hamburg. At the Landungsbrücken in St. Pauli, for example, you can see the Old Elbe Tunnel, the Rickmer Rickmers and the Cap San Diego.

The Hamburg Michel

Hamburg’s Michel is the most traditional landmark of the Hanseatic city. In the city center of Hamburg, the Michel is always present, which he owes to his tower, which measures a whole 132 meters and thus towers over all other buildings in the city.

The Planetarium

Hamburg is also home to the planetarium, one of the oldest star theatres in the world. After extensive renovations, the planetarium is now also one of the most modern theatres in the world.

The Alster

In the heart of the Hanseatic city is the Alster. Visitors should not miss a round trip on the beautiful lake. Those who prefer to travel on land can also enjoy the Alster on a long walk along the shore.

The Planten un Blomen Park

In hardly any other park can you find such diversity as in Planten und Blomen. Whether large play areas for the little ones, an impressive Japanese garden, tropical greenhouses or breathtaking water light shows – the most multifaceted park in Hamburg offers all this and much more.

The fish market

The to-do list for Hamburg should also include one of the world’s most famous weekly markets, namely the fish market. Every Sunday, around 70,000 people come together at the fish market on the Elbe and stock up on tropical flowers, fruit or fish. In addition, the fish market also celebrates until noon.

The St. Nikolai Memorial

In the old town of Hamburg is the memorial and memorial of St. Nikolai in the form of a soot-blackened church tower. At the same time, the memorial is one of the highest vantage points in Hamburg.

Where good taste is at home – The “Hollerhöfe” – a modern hotel concept near Bayreuth

In the Upper Palatinate in the northeast of Bavaria, you can enjoy the good air, a largely unspoilt landscape and tasty fruits of nature. Elisabeth Zintl, innkeeper in Waldeck near Kemnath, for example, has dedicated herself so much to the naturally grown elderberry that it was even the inspiration for the name of her new hotel complex: The name “Hollerhöfe” is a lived concept here and shapes everyday life with overnight guests.

“In 2005, I founded the business, which was still small at the time, which has grown over the years,” says the trained master chef and diet chef. About a year ago, she also took over her parents’ farm. Previously, Zintl was also a branch manager of a savings bank. She also gained experience in a few other professions before she dared to enter the hotelier industry. Somehow, this task is also in the blood of the convinced Upper Palatinate, after all, her ancestors were already active in this field in the 16th century.

Together with her husband Leonhard, Zintl then helped to build up Germany’s first edible wild plant park, “through which I am very happy to guide our guests and other interested parties. Of course, we also use the products from there in our kitchen,” she reveals. Leonhard is the second board member of the Waldeck local history and culture association, which is committed to the preservation of the Upper Palatinate region. Because the Zintls wanted to contribute to bringing more life back to their homeland, which was threatened by emigration, they both bought a number of houses in Waldeck in the early 2000s, according to the landlady: “These were almost all empty, we renovated them, and that’s how the Hollerhöfe gradually came into being.”

Four buildings in need of renovation could be preserved for the townscape in this way. The extent to which the two Bavarians are connected to their region and its artisanal character is already revealed by the down-to-earth names they have assigned to the individual houses: Schusterhaus, Schreiberhaus, Kößlerhaus and the chancellery – in addition, there is the kitchen barn, for example. A small universe that they are happy to share with holidaymakers. From time to time, the couple’s three children, Lukas, Anna-Lena and Benedikt, also help out a little in the Hollerhöfe. But no one is forced to do this, emphasizes the mother, who – like her husband – believes it is important that the offspring experience their parents’ business as an opportunity, not as a constraint.

Nevertheless, it seems very likely that it will continue in the next, then already sixth, generation. After all, organic and a healthy diet are in, so the couple can hope for good reception for their lovingly furnished rooms after the Corona-related guest slump. Instead of uniform double beds with standard furniture, the Zintls rely on an individual concept. Attention was paid to both modern comfort and a homely ambience. Both together result in a very special mix. At breakfast on the terrace, the boss likes to exchange a few words personally with the holidaymakers.

Elisabeth Zintl will take the opportunity to tell you, for example, which excursion destinations are particularly worthwhile in the rural surroundings around her hotel. If you would like to be active in your free time, you can do so on the nearby “Goldsteig” quality trail, which was opened in September 2007. Hiking or cycling, both are possible here and are good for both soul and body. Nature lovers can also look forward to other, very different attractions in the “Land of Dormant Volcanoes”.

In the area around Waldeck, for example, three nature parks guarantee an unadulterated landscape experience: the Hessenreuth Forest, the Steinwald and the southern Fichtel Mountains. Almost next door are the Max Reger town of Weiden and the idyllic district of Tirschenreuth. The Wagner city of Bayreuth is only a jump away by car, and a possible detour to the Czech Republic is also worthwhile. If you want to give your health a boost, you can also visit the corresponding facilities in Mariánské Lázně, Karlovy Vary and Františkovy Lázně. Another attraction is the Porcelain and Glass Roads.