Few people give a thought to the dark drink that opens their eyes every morning. The Speicherstadt Kaffeerösterei is devoted entirely to the enjoyment of coffee and allows visitors to try its aromatically roasted products. With any luck, those who drink a small cup of coffee here in the guest room can also observe how the beans are roasted. For the roasting plant is situated right next to the guest area and is put into operation on request.
This traditional department store facing lake Alster is an institution in itself- selling just about everything there is to sell. It has all kinds of products on offer, ranging from stationery to fashion apparel from the store's brands and famous designers to carpets. The upper floor of this traditional stylish department store is known as 'the paradise for bon viveurs'. A delicatessen with the finest goods from all over the world is located here and there is hardly anything missing from the impressive range of products. The highly-praised wine department has wines from leading wine exporting countries like Italy and France and also exotic South American and Australian wines.
A real institution in Hamburg, this traditional fish market has taken place every Sunday morning since 1703. Nowadays, market-goers can purchase much more than just fish: livestock, exotic plants and a whole range of bric-a-brac are sold by the cheery stallholders. The market is also a great place for a fishy breakfast: pale-faced, all-night party goers and rosy-cheeked early risers meet here early in the morning to line their stomachs and catch a beautiful, maybe even sunny, view of the River Elbe.
One of the main shopping streets in the city, the Mönckebergstraße or “Mö” as it is referred to as is a place to see and be seen. Named after the mayor who oversaw the building work in 1908, it links the Rathausmarkt with the main railway station. Lined with imposing office buildings made of brick or sandstone, the road is also home to two of Hamburg's most important churches (St. Petri Kirche and St. Jacobi Kirche), the Mönckebrunnen fountain and the Levantehaus, a traditional Kontorhaus-turned-shopping center, which also houses the exclusive Park Hyatt hotel.
The style of this little arcade was inspired by Venetian architecture and is one of Hamburg's most familiar sights. After the 1842 fire destroyed the greater part of the city, the architect Alexis de Chateauneuf redesigned the centre. The arcades, which were incorporated into his plans, stand elegantly. They are lit by wrought iron lamps at night and the railings at the waterfront are intricately designed. Another fire during New Year's Eve 1989/90 destroyed parts of the arcade but they were quickly rebuilt faithful to their original design.
Opened in 2006, the Europa Passage is a huge mall located at the center of Hamburg. The mall is five stories high, accommodates over 100 stores and is as vast as 30,000 square meters (322,917 square feet). The magnificent architecture of the mall gives it the appearance of a luxury cruise ship. Prestigious brands such as H&M, Tom Taylor, Levis, Milano and many more occupy the spaces at the Europa Passage. The mall is also a perfect destination to shop for groceries, technical equipment, and much more. Additionally, Europa Passage houses the Walentowski-Galerie where one can applaud the original works of Udo Lindenberg.
This traditional department store facing lake Alster is an institution in itself- selling just about everything there is to sell. It has all kinds of products on offer, ranging from stationery to fashion apparel from the store's brands and famous designers to carpets. The upper floor of this traditional stylish department store is known as 'the paradise for bon viveurs'. A delicatessen with the finest goods from all over the world is located here and there is hardly anything missing from the impressive range of products. The highly-praised wine department has wines from leading wine exporting countries like Italy and France and also exotic South American and Australian wines.
This promenade on the banks of the Elbe dates back to 1235 and is a prominent Hamburg landmark, where free evening concerts grace the promenade at night and guided tours are available during the day. Moreover, the street leads to some of the city's largest shopping malls, high-end shops, and art galleries.
Young, dynamic, elegant; these are just some of the words that can be used to describe René Lezard's sophisticated creations. The popular trendy fashion designer has just been mentioned in best seller author Matthias Polyticki's latest book. Lezard's aim is to infuse a touch of vintage class and elegance to his modern, contemporary range. His offerings are chic par excellence and his boutique is tastefully done, which only adds to the overall René Lezard experience.
In 1907, a young jeweler by the name of Wempe moved to Hamburg to set up his own business. Now the brand is well-known all over and there are Wempe stores in most of the cities across the world. You can even admire and purchase Wempe's jewelery aboard the MS Europa. The range of glistening accessories on show includes watches, rings and necklaces. The Hamburg branches are located on Jungfernstieg, Spitalerstraße and Reeperbahn.
Step into Schuhhaus Prange's shoes and you'll have the world at your feet. On sale are a fabulous collection of comfortable and ultra stylish footwear for both men and women. Schuhhaus Prange prides itself on housing premier fashion brands and some of the biggest international labels, including Dolce & Gabana, Ed Hardy, Marc Jacobs, and Salvatore Ferragamo, to name a few.
Felix Jud's bookshop is located in an exceptionally beautiful building .The staff is extremely helpful and offer good advice on what to buy. There are works of the belles lettres and classic literature on display. Also, readers who are interested in history will find a lot of reading matter here. The second-hand section has got beautiful and valuable editions of old books. The bookshop also offers a variety of contemporary prints and reproductions, which makes it attractive for art lovers as well.