Hamburg has long been in the shadow of its older brother Berlin – and I have to say with good reason. But instead of complaining about being mini-me, they made it into a top attraction.
Hamburg have a completely different atmosphere than Berlin – less history charm, but more commerce and modern vibes. But Hamburg has nothing to be ashamed of; it was a free imperial city of the Holy Roman empire and a wealthy and powerful Hanseatic City – and the trade history is still dominant. As a travel destination, it’s coming up, and even though I will always prefer big brother, there’s definitely something to do in the harbour city.
Here you find a guide on how to spend 48 hours in wintertime, if you are a cultural traveller.