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Hamburg City Break – Speicherstadt, Harbour & Modern Luxury

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Modern wavy glass architecture of the Elbphilharmonie building in Hamburg with a clear blue sky.

August 20–23, 2019

Our mid-week father-and-son city break took us from Munich to Hamburg — a short and comfortable flight with Lufthansa, setting the tone for a few days full of discovery. Once in Hamburg, we checked in at The Fontenay, one of Germany’s most elegant hotels, beautifully situated on the shores of the Außenalster. Its circular architecture, serene lake views, and excellent breakfast made it the perfect base for exploring the city.

We spent our days wandering through the Speicherstadt, visiting the fascinating Miniatur Wunderland, and taking a harbour tour to see the cranes, ships, and container terminals up close. One evening, we attended the world-famous musical “Der König der Löwen” at the Stage Theater im Hafen — an unforgettable performance across the Elbe with impressive stage design and music.

Hamburg offered a perfect mix of maritime heritage, modern architecture like the Elbphilharmonie, and relaxed northern charm — an ideal setting for a shared adventure between father and son.

📸 Impressions from Hamburg

  • Two sticker-covered silver suitcases stand on an airport walkway under a glass roof.
  • Spicy sausage in tomato sauce with fries, mixed nuts, and almonds in bowls, alongside a Fever-Tree mixer bottle.
  • Stylish modern atrium with curved balcony and large chandelier, overlooking patterned seating area from above.
  • Model railway at night with trackside building and dinosaur figures casting shadows under artificial light.
  • Miniature scene of robed figures fixing a white car in a courtyard with spare tires on the ground.
  • Brick canal warehouses under blue sky with clouds in Hamburg's Speicherstadt district.
  • Colorful love locks attached to a rusted metal bridge railing, symbolizing romance and commitment.
  • Historic brick warehouses with modern Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg skyline under cloudy sky, featuring a smiling face sculpture.
  • Tour boat Klein Fritzchen cruises a river with passengers under a sunny sky, featuring a glass roof and outdoor seating.
  • Blue vintage bicycle chained by green plants near a cobblestone path, with a scenic urban background.
  • Bronze statue of two figures flying kites against a blue sky with scattered clouds and surrounding greenery.
  • Weeping tree in a park under a dramatic cloudy sky, surrounded by lush foliage and grass. Black and white landscape.
  • Turquoise mosque with geometric patterns, twin minarets, and a fountain in a lush garden setting under a cloudy blue sky.
  • Paddle steamer on Elbe River with Elbphilharmonie and Hamburg skyline in the background under a clear blue sky.
  • Green and red shipping containers stacked on a cargo ship, with EVERGREEN logos prominently displayed.
  • Red shipping cranes at Container Terminal Tollerort, handling stacked cargo containers under a clear blue sky.
  • Rusty industrial grab crane under a blue sky with a small tree beside it.
  • Closed metal lock gates over a waterway with yellow triangle symbols.
  • Man in a boat navigating a river by lush greenery and metal poles, clear sunny day.
  • Seagulls standing on a dock with Anlegen Verboten sign in the background, accompanied by a duck resting nearby.
  • Graffiti-covered ship with colorful art, docked in a calm river, surrounded by lush greenery.
  • Orange and white buoys hanging on a red and black fishing boat railing with visible spiderwebs.
  • Two seagulls resting on a floating green barrel in a calm water setting.
  • Historic brick warehouse with green domed roofs and hooks against a clear blue sky.
  • Black and white photo of large ships docked side by side, with sunlight reflecting on the water surface.
  • Giant industrial cable reel on a crane against blue sky, labeled with HHLA.
  • Rooftop vertical wind turbines on a brick building against a clear blue sky.
  • Dock with hanging tires and round bumpers on water, adjacent to a concrete wall with modern building in background.
  • Modern glass building with a wave-like rooftop design against a clear blue sky.
  • Black and white photo of textured concrete wall with wooden pillars and water in the foreground.
  • Woman relaxing barefoot on a bench by the waterfront, with shoes beside her, enjoying a sunny day.
  • Modern glass building with curved roof against a clear blue sky, detailing reflective windows and sleek design.
  • Glass facade with unique curved windows reflecting light, featuring a modern architectural pattern.
  • Colorful street art depicting a character with a bird on a brick wall beside a rusty ladder.
  • Moss-covered brick wall with drainage pipe and small windows above water.
  • Black and white image of stone steps beside a brick wall with water at the base, creating a dramatic shadow contrast.
  • Boat cruising through canal under pedestrian bridges with people in a historic brick district, clear blue sky above.
  • Modern wavy glass architecture of the Elbphilharmonie building in Hamburg with a clear blue sky.
  • Rusty chain links hang beside a sticker-covered pole by a shimmering river under a bright sky.
  • Colorful mosaic sculpture of a figure with vibrant patterns and a cityscape backdrop under a clear blue sky.

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