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Where in the World Are We?

We are in Hamburg, Germany.

HAMBURG, GERMANY
Hamburger’s City
If you thought the hamburger was an American invention, it’s time to give credit where credit is due, because the hamburger comes from… Hamburg. If your jaw drops because you’ve only just seen the report, well done, and read on. If not, proceed with reading on.

First of all, it’s worth noting that in Germany, it’s common practice to refer to a culinary specialty by its city of origin, as if it were a citizen of that city. For example, a Frankfurter sausage will be called ‘Frankfurter’, just as a Frankfurter would be called ‘Frankfurter’. The same goes for a Berliner, but not the one that John F. Kennedy referred to in his 1963 speech in Berlin; rather, it is a doughnut with jam filling.

But back to our burgers…,
In Hamburg, the Hamburgers (the city’s inhabitants) used to serve a hearty dish to the workers: the Hamburg steak, a patty of minced meat covered in sauce, otherwise known as a Hamburger. This Hamburger was a classic in German canteens and, in the 19th century, one of the main dishes served on board the HAPAG, the shipping line that linked Hamburg to New York. With all the successive waves of migration from old Europe to America, the Hamburger gained a foothold in the New World. With the addition of two slices of bread, it became even more practical, and in less than a century, it became the quintessential American specialty and a national icon that has since conquered taste buds worldwide.

SIGHTS
• Chilehaus
• Deichstrasse
• Historischer
• Weihnachtsmarkt
• Miniatur Wunderland
• Rathaus
• Reeperbahn
• St. Michaelis Kirche

SHOPPING AND CUISINE
Hamburg’s inner city is diverse. From boutiques on Gänsemarkt to passages around the Hanseviertel and luxury shopping on Neuer Wall, everyone will find something. Most traditional shopping streets boast luxury outlets and high-street fashion alike, from Jungfernstieg to the Neuer Wall. For more classic Hamburg retail, just near Jungfernstieg, you will discover a row of merchants’ houses that have been in business here since the 1920s.

The humble Fischbrötchen (fish roll) is one of Hamburg’s most popular snacks. Made using pickled or soused herring, they are typically served in a crusty roll with pickles, onions, and remoulade sauce. These moreish morsels are a pride of Hamburg, so be sure to pick one up.

Today’s Excursion – Scenic Hamburg
Enjoy a panoramic tour of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Germany’s second-largest metropolis and one of Europe’s
biggest ports. Elegant and cosmopolitan Hamburg is a city of palatial office buildings, magnificent promenades, international
musicals, extravagant shopping malls, and the famous Reeperbahn in St. Pauli.
Hamburg Sightseeing

See the City Hall, Germany’s oldest Stock Exchange, the Speicherstadt, as well as the Jungfernstieg, one of the elegant and luxurious shopping areas: St. Pauli and Reeperbahn. Drive past the St. Pauli Landungsbrücke, where the old sailing vessels used to dock. Continue your journey along the world-famous Reeperbahn, where, at the beginning of the 17th century, the “Reepers” constructed rigs. Nowadays, it is referred to as “the mile of sin” where ‘The Beatles’ began their career in 1962.

St. Michael’s church.

See St. Michael’s Church, which was destroyed at some point in the past but was then always reconstructed. Also known as the “Michel” by the locals, this church is the largest North German Baroque church and Hamburg’s prominent landmark.

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant