The Port of Hamburg in Germany plays such a central part in the city’s history and identity. Today, the city is modern, urban and cool with a diverse population and an equally unique culture. But you can’t avoid the waterfront that’s so central to Hamburg.

There are no shortage of cruises around and through the city. The city cruise I took was one of my favorite things I did in Hamburg during my visit. It was fun and informative. But it isn’t just the historic Speicherstadt, a huge and complex series of warehouses, or the countless hangouts and pretty buildings along the waterfront. The Port of Hamburg will impress with its mix of engineering, mechanics, ingenuity and scale. Hey, this is Germany after all.

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There’s nothing better than being proved wrong on your preconceived notions. For me, case in point is Hamburg, Germany. Full of history, culture and an urban lifestyle, Hamburg is everything I didn’t know it is. My former German tutor had constantly told me how nice of a city it was and how I should visit. I always wanted to visit. It simply wasn’t a priority. So when, on our last trip to Germany, my husband and I decided to head north and meet up with friends, Hamburg seemed like the ideal spot.

Almost from the moment we arrived, Hamburg showed me what a modern, urban and young city it is with lots of things to see and do. Here are six fun things you need to do the next time you visit Hamburg, Germany!

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