Should you find yourself in Hamburg with a bit of time to spare, walking the length of this new urban development is worth anyone's time. Crowned by the yet-to-be-finished new philharmonic building, the area right by the Elbe and to the South of the 'Innenstadt' offers lots of vistas and walks, stunning new buildings, cafés and might spark the odd... More

Experience a quarter in the making. Take a tour with a guide or stroll on your own through a brandnew quarter which is the sequel to the historic Speicherstadt (warehouse district). More

The Hafencity is a big topic in Hamburg. And there are some interesting places and buildings to look at, indeed. There are a good number of restaurants and hotels but somehow the place is by far not as vibrant as the name suggests. It's basically an artificial new quarter, many of the expensive appartments seem still empty and so where... More

They say "Hafencity is Europe's largest urban construction project." The river Elbe, where the port is located, has been vital in shaping the city's development throughout history. (At 155 hectares, this harbor city within a city is expected to double the population of downtown Hamburg with thousands of new waterfront apartments, gleaming high-rises, stores, restaurants and a new symphony. )... More

A new, vibrating district bordering Hamburg's busy port. With a bit of luck one might see one of the big cruise ships anchoring. When we were there, Queen Mary II was anchored at the docks - it was quite a commotion... There are quite a few restaurants, coffee bars and ice cream parlours with great views of the harbour where... More