Hamburg Hen Do

• Country: Germany
• Language: German
• Currency:Euros
• Cost of a vodka & mixer: €4-5
• Airport: Hamburg Airport
• Flight duration: 2.5 hours

The Top Places to Eat in Hamburg?

Hamburg’s food scene has evolved massively over the years to now being a melting pot of diverse food cultures from various different ethnic backgrounds. This city offers amazing dishes which reflect the culture and the city itself, with plenty internationally known venues which have Michelin Stars on offer. Hamburg has always been a busy port city which imports exotic ingredients from all over the world, hence its nickname ‘The Gateway to the World’. Hamburg sounds a lot like hamburger right? Well that’s because this city invented the famous hamburg steak, and places like Burgerlich take the cake for juicy burgers and delicious sides in the city.

Let’s start with breakfast, the most important meal of the day. There are many eateries around Hamburg that serve up tasty breakfast dishes, but Pauline is one of the best. Based within St Pauli, this restaurant is where you and the girls will have the chance to enjoy sweet and savoury waffles, freshly bakes croissants and many more tasty dishes perfect for starting the day off with a full belly. Later on in the day, we highly recommend taking a trip to [M]eatery, especially if you have meat lovers amongst your group as they focus entirely on meat!

If you are wanting to know what dishes to look out for when at any of those amazing restaurants, then just keep on reading. Finkenwerder Scholle is a traditional fish dish is named after a district of Hamburg that was once a fishing village. Plaice is baked or pan-fried with bacon, onions and shrimp from the North Sea. And Aalsuppe is the oldest recipe of the Hamburg eel soup dates back to a cookbook from 1788. A traditional dessert in Hamburg is Rote Grütze which is red summer berries and is served with milk, vanilla sauce or ice cream.

St Pauli

One place you have to visit is St Pauli, the heart of Hamburg. Here you'll find an array of cocktail bars, cheap student bars, live music venues, DJ's along with erotic bars & sex shops, so pretty much everything you and the girls need to a proper night out. Although there is an unofficial rule of women visitors being discouraged away from Herbertstraß­e, Hamburg’s red light district (best to leave that to the stags!). The ladies in the windows can be very territorial about their street and have been known to throw things at women who wonder through, so visit the street of neon lights at your own risk!

Open until the early hours of the morning, 6am precisely, GAGA is the perfect club venue for you and the girls to dance the night away in during a weekend in Hamburg. This venue is like no other in Germany, the interior is filled with small metal beams and square tiles that light up the room, giving off a futuristic vibe whilst you bust out your best moves on the dance floor to the booming music. If you prefer more band based live music whilst in a club scene, then you will adore Angie's Nightclub. They use only premium spirits to create their drinks, meaning you and the girls are in for a tipsy night of dancing if you opt for Angie’s.

Sternschanze

Although many nightlife areas and venues have already been mentioned, the most famous nightclub hasn’t… Uebel und Gefährlich is as unique as you can get, it’s a World War II fortress turned nightclub. Need we say more? If you and the girls are after a more chilled venue GoldFischGlas is the place you need to be. This venue is known for being an airy and contemporary bar which serves up tasty beers, spirits and cocktails, providing you and the girls with a pretty cool and relaxed place to drink the night away in. But, if you think you can handle your drink and cocktails don’t cut it, make your way to Absinthbar. A you have probably guessed from the name, this venue sells Absinth, in fact over 100 types of it!

Some of the most exciting of Hamburg’s nightlife lies beneath, specifically underwater. Places like The Island (Die Insel), Hamburg’s most exclusive club which is decorated with an aquarium is a place you have to try if you want to feel like a celebrity during your weekend, that is if you manage to get on the guest list.

What are the Reasons to Visit Hamburg?

Alternative Vibe

If you and the girls are after a quirky and bohemian backdrop for your pictures and memories, then Hamburg has it all for you. You can’t walk a street without coming across amazing street art, independent stores and famously the lock bridge.

Great Activities

You won’t fall short of fun and thrilling activities when you’re in Hamburg. We offer many great activities such as cocktail bar crawls, escape rooms and a traditional Bavarian feast. Take to the excess of water with a river boat cruise, wakeboarding or even canoeing!

Amazing Transport

Getting around couldn’t be any easier in Hamburg, there’s plenty transport options for you and the girls to choose from. Whether you opt for foot, metro, bike, boat or bus, it will always be cheap, cheerful, fast, regular and most importantly, reliable.

Reeperbahn Festival

With over 400 music acts performing on the Reeperbahn strip, the Reeperbahn Festival is one of the biggest and best music events in the entire world. You’ll come across a variety of genres to suit everyone, including funk, rock, indie, pop, hip hop, electro, jazz, folk and soul. Ed Sheeran has previously played here right before he became famous!

Delicious Food

Did you know Hamburg inspired the modern-day burger? So, it’s no wonder why this beautiful city is known for its delicious food. There are heaps and heaps of eateries dotted around the city, serving up a variety of cuisines ranging from traditional German food all the way to fancy French dishes.

Unique Atmosphere

As soon as you and the girls step foot in Hamburg you will notice its amazingly unique atmosphere. It gives off a vibrant, youthful and energetic vibe, so it comes as no shock as to why the nightlife scene is booming all day every day.

St Pauli Area

For an area which has everything you and the girls could possibly need on a weekend, St Pauli is it. It is filled to the brim with colour, diversity, street art, mind blowing architecture, well-loved restaurants and nightlife venues. Even the Beatles partied and played here in the 60s!

How to Get Around Hamburg?

When it comes to transport in Hamburg, you and the girls can expect fast, regular and reliable services especially on their rail systems. You can either opt for the U-Bahn (underground) or the S-Bahn (over ground) both services getting you pretty much anywhere in the city with ease. The rail systems are pretty easy to understand with maps and instructions having English translations and a colour coded line alike to the London underground. It’s super cheap too, so you don’t have to worry about spending heaps of money on getting around, with Hamburg Card’s costing 25 euros covering you for three days.

If you and the girls would rather get your steps in to make up for all the boozy antics then there’s no better place to do so than Hamburg. There’s heaps of bridges and walkways dotted around the city, so the multitude of water won’t be an issue for you. Speaking of water, there’s six ferry routes for you to choose from if you want to avoid a long walk and save yourself some time or why not being eco friendly and hop on a “stadtrad”, a red coloured bike available to hire to get you and the girls around.