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Trip to Hamburg 🇩🇪
It was a short weekend trip to Hamburg, Germany 🇩🇪
We started our trip by visiting Rathaus (Hamburg City Hall). It was built between 1886 and 1897, this Neo-Renaissance building serves as the seat of the government of Hamburg. It stands on over 4,000 oak piles. We joined a guided tour to explore the grand halls and learnt about Hamburg's political history.
📍Rathausmarkt 1, 20095 Hamburg, Germany.
💰Around €5 for guided tours.
We also strolled around St. Michael's Church (Michel). A symbol of Hamburg, this Baroque church was originally built in the 17th century. It has been rebuilt several times due to fires and wars. We climbed to the tower for stunning views over the city and the harbor.
📍Englische Planke 1, 20459 Hamburg, Germany.
💰€5 for the tower
I would also suggest you to check out a restaurant, Brücke 10. We tried out the famous Fischbrötchen (fish sandwich with pickles, onions, and remoulade), shrimp rolls, and crab salad 🥗
📍St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken 10, 20359 Hamburg, Germany.
💰 €5-€15 per sandwich.
Besides, we also visited Miniatur Wunderland. It is the largest model railway in the world, showcasing incredibly detailed miniature landscapes, including cities, countryside, and famous landmarks. Definitely worth your visit 💯
📍Kehrwieder 2-4/Block D, 20457 Hamburg, Germany.
💰€20.50 for adults.
We also explored Speicherstadt (Warehouse District). A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is the largest warehouse district in the world, built between 1883 and 1927. It's known for its red-brick buildings and neo-gothic architecture. We spent some time to walk around and explored the unique architecture.
📍 Speicherstadt, 20457 Hamburg, Germany.
Last but not least, if you at looking for a place for dinner, you can try out Das Dorf. They served mainly German Traditional Cuisine. We ordered Labskaus** (a traditional sailor's dish with corned beef, potatoes, onions, beetroot, and a fried egg), Matjesfilet (marinated herring), and Grünkohl mit Pinkel** (kale with smoked sausage) which were all very delicious.
📍Glashüttenstraße 20, 20357 Hamburg, Germany.
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What a fascinating place. An absolute favourite. Beware though that the place gets crowded all the time. Might need like an hour or two to get in. As for the activity, you could easily spend the whole day if you take your time and go through details. But it's a pity, the place gets lot of visitors. Also there is a restaurant inside with affordable meals.
My favorite museum in Hamburg. It is so interesting to look at every car, road and passing train. Highly recommend this amazing place.
The country of Miniatures is very impressive. One of the features is a simulated daily routine in which twilight, night and day are repeated every 15 minutes. This is due to the automatic lighting control, which switches over 400,000 lamps according to the time of day. It is home to the world's largest operating railway model (1,545 m2), which is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. The layout is located in one of the historical warehouses of Speicherstadt and is managed by the company "Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg GmbH". The length of the railway is 16,138 meters (as of September 2023)) on a scale of 1:87, 1,120 trains run along the miniature road. The layout occupies two floors in one warehouse building and another floor across the bridge in another warehouse building, where new zones are currently being developed. The project was created by brothers Frederick and Gerrit Brown (creating a miniature model of the railway was their childhood dream).
A recommended attraction! Stay here for a whole day! I bought a ferry ticket + ticket. This package can let us play through and visit the entire micro world. It is too shocking. Every detail can find a lot of interesting things about eggs. Even there are small trains passing by the bridge! ! And every time I come to the park, I will constantly update and create new areas according to the seasons, facts, etc., very careful, every time I repeat, I can find different fun and interesting scenes! This is so surprising to 🥹🥹
Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg is a marvel of miniature craftsmanship, featuring the world's largest model railway. Its intricate, detailed replicas of global landscapes and cities captivate visitors of all ages. With interactive elements and evolving exhibits, it offers an engaging and magical experience unlike any other.