Europe’s largest port hosted millions of emigrants at the turn of the century and weclomes millions more to visit today.
Hamburg, Germany’s largest port and one of Europe’s key trans-shipment centers, has long shown visitors from around the world a good time. Said to be the city with Germany’s youngest and most creative population, it lures more and more sophisticated travelers each year. Low cost carriers from throughout Europe bring in weekend party-goers, so the city’s Red Light district and clubs on the famed Reeperbahn (the main nightlife thoroughfare) are throbbing with a multi-cultural throng.
However, a summer visit convinced us that families with school-age children will also find Hamburg a great weekend destination.
Hamburg, Hipper & More Multi-National
Adults who recall Hamburg prior to the fall of the Berlin Wall may concur with Ian Fleming’s description from his 1959 collection of travel essays, Thrilling Cities: “the last bastion in Europe of ‘anything goes.'” A new generation comes to admire the Indra, the club where the Beatles first performed in 1961, and other sites related to the Fab Four’s early days in this wild city. In fact, you can check out Dr. Mark A. Schneegurt’s cool Beatle Fan Walking Tour for more info about this aspect of the city.
Past visitors to Hamburg won’t forget the Reeperbahn, the city’s funky multi-lane artery of shops, restaurants and clubs in the St. Pauli district. To explore, catch the U-Bahn subway to St. Pauli, then walk from there; it’s a very long boulevard with lots to see and many over-scale buildings typical of this larger-than-life city.
On the eastern side of Elbpark, one of Hamburg’s 1,400 parks and gardens, are many historic highlights. The steepled Grosse Michaeliskirche (St. Michaelis Church) dominating the skyline is considered the most important Baroque Protestant church in northern Germany. Dating to 1751, it is especially known for the sound of its three huge organs. The Michel’s Tower can be toured day or night for great city views. St. Nikolaikirche is worth a stop; it was gutted by bombing during WWII, but its burnt neogothic façade remains standing as a reminder of all those who died.
The impressive architecture housing the Hamburg History Museum, Brahms Museum and other vast collections comprise the area known as Museum Mile. The enormous Rathaus or City Hall is a huge sandstone building dating from 1886. It’s a bit larger than Buckingham Palace with its 647 rooms and still houses the city parliament and senate. Plan on paying a visit to its lavishly decorated rooms any day of the week. English language tours are given regularly, though visitors are not allowed in during official events.
The Hamburger Bahnhof is a fantastic converted train station that houses the city’s modern art collection. From the Max Liebermann paintings to the Andy Warhol portraits, kids will have a lot of fun here. If the weather is fair (Hamburg can get extremely hot and extremely cold), consider joining one of the many walking tours of Alt-Hamburg, the old city center, that depart from the Rathaus.
Harbor City Welcomes the World
The stalwart shipping industry has embraced the aeronautics (the Airbus-A380 is produced here) and high tech industries. For a fascinating view of the region’s shipping history, pay a visit to the Stiftung Hamburg Maritim maritime museum (+49 40 78 10 48 48; Geschäftsstelle Australiastrasse Schuppen 50B, 20457 Hamburg); it’s open daily except Monday from April to October.
Speicherstadt, the 19th century Warehouse District by the Elbe River and near passenger cruise piers, boasts glass and steel condos next to canals next to renovated red brick warehouses where sugar and spices once were stored. You don’t have to be an architecture buff to appreciate the stunning white glass vertical Opera House installed above a former banana warehouse.
Recent immigrants from Asia and the Middle East hang the woven rugs they’ve brought to sell from warehouse windows and loading docks, lending it the air of Istanbul’s colorful Grand Bazaar.
Immigrants fueled the economic growth of the former West Germany after it developed a program to welcome gastarbeiter or guest workers in the 1960’s. Hamburg’s noted Afghan Art & Culture Museum (+49 40 – 37 82 36; Am Sandtorkai 32/1, D-20457 Hamburg) celebrates just one of the many cultures that have assimilated here; the influence of Turkey’s cuisine and arts is even more pronounced.
Nearby, apartments and a state-of-the-art aquarium are under construction in the futuristic waterfront development of Hafencity, a family-oriented housing project due in 2012. Visitors of all ages will enjoy learning more about it at the HafenCity Info Centre (+49 40 36 90 17 99) located at Am Sandtorkai 30 and the corner of Kesselhaus. Even better, join a Hamburg harbor cruise; the tourist office or your hotel concierge can help you select the best itinerary (of historic areas, contemporary shipping terminals, even daytrips to Sweden) to suit your interests.
An alternative way to tour Hamburg by water is the slow boat that plies the Binnenalster (Inner Alster) and Aussenalster (Outer Alster) Lakes. This picturesque, low-rise, high-rent area benefits from strict preservation laws. Starting from the Jungfernstieg Jetty, riverboats circle the shore as narrators serve drinks, pointing out celebrity homes and other architectural highlights. Families can choose between bi-lingual guided Aalster Cruises or the cheaper hop on/hop off ferries. At the Fahrdamm stop is a public park with a large café and walking paths, and there are other quiet docks along the shore where paddleboats are available for rent.
Honoring Those Who Left: Emigration
One of this maritime city’s newer attractions is the Ballinstadt Museum, commemorating Hamburg’s legacy of emigration. More than five million Europeans from as far as Russia and the Baltic states sailed to a better future from this port between 1890 and 1920, largely via what would become HAPAG Lloyd Shipping Lines and mostly to the United States. The Museum is located on Veddell Island in the Elbe River (easily reached from downtown by ferry or the S-Bahn train) within the original brick buildings where emigrants might have waited weeks to get the outbound processing and medical exams required by receiving countries.
Three of the 30 large Emigrant Halls are exhibit spaces: one is full of computer stations where eager visitors trace their own family genealogy by studying passenger records from HAPAG ships between 1850 and 1934, like Ellis Island in reverse. Another building houses costumed mannequins who are brought to life in tableaus of home, work and leisure activity with props, multimedia screens, videos and recordings; and the third is devoted to the historic memorabilia of the era. Newspaper clippings of world events, graphs, charts, historic film clips and the voices of elderly emigrants tell the fascinating and poignant stories of why so many people chose to leave their home countries in search of a new life.
The museum is named after Alfred Ballin, HAPAG’s managing director who insisted in 1898 that housing be built for his passengers at a cost of 3 million reichmarks. The comforts he made available to emigrants waiting in 22-bed dorms are surprising. Bilingual displays explain his largesse: from the years 1901-1934, more than 5 million people arrived at the “Port of Dreams” awaiting passage, and the astute Mr. Ballinn wanted to make sure they filled berths on his Hamburg-Amerika Linie instead of sailing with a competitor. Families can learn how women and children were segregated from the men, and how separate Kosher and regular kitchens were available to emigrants of different faiths. Facilities were kept very clean and all potential passengers had to have their clothes disinfected regularly. Mr. Ballin can also be called the father of modern day cruising, because after transporting passengers so profitably, he assigned a HAPAG vessel to sail the first pleasure cruise for other Europeans.
Details, Details
Hamburg has excellent public transportation, and English is widely spoken. One sightseeing option if you’re limited to a brief stay is the Hamburg Stadt Rundfahrt double-decker bus tour.
Alternatively, the Hamburg Tourist Board (+49 40 30 05 13 00) offers a Hamburg Card enabling families interested in lots of sightseeing to ride all public transport free, get 15%-30% discounts on many admission prices, and 10% off in many shops.
In this multi-cultural city are several shopping districts; keep in mind that style-setters such as Jil Sander and Karl Lagerfeld hail from this creative city.
Our favorite is the exclusive Neuer Wall, nicknamed “Chic, Sheik, Shock” from the story of a stylish woman who bought the latest fashions, asked her Arab sheik to pay, then watched him go into shock from the bill! The fun and walkable Monckebergstrasse is considered the shopping mile, Spitalerstarasse is a pedestrian mall, and Colonnaden is another small street of designer boutiques… but the soaring euro may diminish your interest in purchasing anything.
On the other hand, the Hamburg Tourist Board works with dozens of local hotels and international chains to create value packages and posts them on its website. At our visit, the Best Western Hotel St. Raphael (+49 40 24 82 00), conveniently located at Adenauerallee 41, Hamburg 20097, was offering a special tied in to “The Lion King” musical that has been playing in Hamburg for seven years (to great acclaim). It’s a short walk from here to the Hauptbahnhof (main train station), museums and shopping, and standard rooms sleep three.
If you want to stay in Ian Fleming’s favorite hotel, the Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten (+49 40 34 94 0) on the shore of the Inner Alster Lake at Neuer Jungfernstieg 9-14, 20354 Hamburg, it’s still there. This famed European landmark has been serving royalty and celebrities its special brand of hospitality for over 100 years. Among the 157 beautifully finished rooms and suites are some with two beds and room for a rollaway, but you’ll pay at least double the rate of many other choices.
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On January 15, 2015, Google announced that it would stop selling the Google Glass product to consumers — who became its “Explorers” — while it makes more improvements to the technology and hardware. Simultaneously, the product will move from its test phase at Google X and become its own department within the giant technology company.
For complete details, please see this story: Google Glass Sales Halted.
This is a great summary of emerging family travel trends in 2015. I am very excited to see ecotourism evolving to include the youngest travelers as well as multi-gen travelers. Very interesting to see uber attempt to dig into the family market. As for all-inclusive hotels, after years of resisiting, I am finally a convert. My kids have always loved them and now their parents finally see the ease and economy of the pay-one-price concept. Happy Travels in 2015!
great feedback on what we’re seeing for 2015; agree that ecotourism has become so mainstream that it’s time all ages and all abilities (including those with disabilities) are included in nature-focused travel.
And yes, disruptive technologies like uber and airbnb are usually started by young people and grow by appealing to young travelers, but as we all know, they too will settle down and have kids and then look at new ways to make their services more “family-friendly.” So that’s an area where we see tremendous growth potential and hope for fresh ideas.
excited about what’s coming in 2015! Thanks for your comments.
I’m in, would love to win a stay at the Camelback water park in Pennsylvania. Close to my NJ home and sounds like a fun snowy or rainy day break with my boys. Sign me up!
After returning from a vacation with her daughter, C.S. shared this review of the Dreams Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic.
“Hi, we did not get sick at Dreams Punta Cana, stuck to bottled water, they were nice there not really attentive at concierge or lobby not knowledgeable and internet not working well, entertainment was okay and food just okay beach nice, tours not organized very well for swim with dolphins and no shopping for malls provided.
Yes the food was not great at all, hoping for better at gourmet restaurants, they always burnt the steak and not great the food, the world café was fine, buffet.
Kids club for my 8 year old she was bored, most of the kids were younger and not a lot to do for the 8 to 9 year olds, riviera maya dreams does a better job with kids club and takes them out to the real pool for kid games that is always nice.
I like Riviera Maya Mexico still a lot better.”
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The Vera Bradley outlet sale sounds like a midwestern version on Filene’s Running of the Brides! It sounds like a paisley lovers dream and a fun Mother/Daughter bonding event. Thanks for sharing!
How’s the weather up there now? Would it be warm enough to swim outdoors in late April, or still chilly? Seems like a fun spring break getaway since we only have a few days. Thanks for sharing.
I love Rocky Mountain National park! It’s great for all Colorado seasons. In the winter, when other parts of the park are closed down, they open up sledding areas. When I went, we shared the hill with just one other small group. A great afternoon for all ages!
In spite of all the cold weather we have been experiencing, this story makes me want to head up to Montreal for a frosty weekend of fun. The Montreal en Lumiere festival sounds like a winner, as does the hotel. Thank you for the terrific seasonal suggestions!
Skiing is such a wonderful way to experience Colorado’s beauty! There is such pride in that state and I love that so many resorts really cater to children too.
Eldora Mountain Resort wasn’t mentioned on this list, but on Saturday, March 8, they are hosting a scavenger hunt to raise money for Leave No Trace, an organization dedicated to teaching people to take care of the world around them, while also having fun. How awesome is that?! Can’t wait to hear more about it.
This is an excellent article. Well researched, thoughtful and motivating. I know as a parent right now considering a family cruise this Spring Break in March, kids drowning will be on my mind even though my son is on a swim team and swims two miles five nights a week for practice. Drowning can happen to anyone, any time, at any age. As a former swim instructor and lifeguard myself for many years to earn summr spending money and put myself through college, I know how water is dangerous — whether in a pool, lake, baeach or bathtub. But we all need reminding and education about what drowning looks like. And that is what you’ve done for me today. Thank you.
As a teen life guard, I saved a kid at our local pool who was “just floating.” It was a crowded pool on a sticky, hot Midwest day. A swimmer in the middle of the packed giant kids’ pool started yelling at me and pointing to the child “floating.” I’ll never forget doing mouth-to-mouth, his wide vacant eyes, his limp body, and then him catapulting upwards, spitting, sputtering to life. I tear up as I write this. What if he hadn’t lived? The guilt, the fright, the parents, the park district, the system…who to blame if the child had died? Would I be blamed for not seeing him inactive sooner? Would the pool be blamed for allowing too many people in? Would the park district be blamed for booking the swimming event? Did anything change after this incident? Yes. I got fired. And went to work for another pool heading up their swimming lessons program.
Thank you for writing this and your call to action for everyone to take responsibility for children around water at all hours of the day and night. Your “unthinkable” article has given us all much to think about.
Would be a fun vacation if you could really save money by doing it too!
What an adventure, I would love to do embark on a journey like this with my teens. The flora and fauna seem incredible, the guides professional. Thank you for sharing!
We’ve heard the Boeing factory tour is really interesting – wondering now if there any exhibits or parts areas that relate to the new Dreamliner. Would love to see one up close, especially being assembled after all the battery snafus.
Wish we all could have been there, Morocco looks fabulous and during the winter it would be a very productive coder’s retreat.
Congratulations to ALL of the students who entered in the FTF Writing Scholarship contest :3 Of course a big "congrats" should be merited to our winners, but I think every student who entered deserves a pat on the back–hopefully they'll be inspired to continue writing, too!
This sounds like a great resort for my all-inlusive loving teen children, who have a " bigger is better" attitude. I love that it is so close to the Cancun Airport, so you can get right to the fun as soon as you land.
I love the idea that guests at the hotel can "assemble" their own favorite meals from a variety of healthy offerings. Sounds like a great idea. If only I had time to cook so many different options every night at home!
This looks like a fascinating experience to remember and to go too! I have always wanted to go to Dubai and going there is a vacation never to forget!
Enjoy
One of the best states to come visit!
You make me want to go there and spend weeks on end, reconnecting with nature and making friends. And blobbing too. Thanks for sharing this.
Cincinnati, Ohio. Just another city in the Mid-West, right? Wrong. Cincinnati is one of the greatest cities in Ohio. With our stunning river front view, our bustling downtown, and the newly gentrified Over-the-Rhine, what else could we have in store?
For starters, Cincinnati has the 7th best zoo in the nation.Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens is a great location for exploration and learning. People of all ages can appreciate the wide variety of animals found in the Zoo. Not only are the animals astounding, but guests get the chance for a hands on experience with many of the animals. For example, in Giraffe Ridge, guests can purchase a snack for the Giraffes and then feed them over the balcony. These moments will be remembered and cherished for the rest of a person's life.
Another great accessory Cincinnati has is the new, urban planned area called "The Banks. The Banks features apartments on the second floor of the buildings and restaurants and music venues on the first floor. This is a great area for younger couples to hang out at night.
Findlay Market is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon or weekend. Findlay Market is the oldest public market in the state of Ohio. The market is open every day but Monday and is one of the best places to find locally and organically grown foods. Another great feature about Findlay Market is that the area surrounding the market is newly gentrified, meaning that it has been refurbished. This makes the area even more desirable.
The Newport Aquarium</a>is not located in the city of Cincinnati itself but it is an awesome place for family fun. Newport, Kentucky is only a 10 minute drive from downtown Cincinnati and has other amenities. Other places to visit while in Newport would be Dewey's Pizza, Brothers, Brio, and the Haufbrau House. All these restaurants give a different essence to the name "Cincinnati". Dewey's is a local pizza joint that runs the gamut in available options. Clever names and quick service make for a great time. Brothers and Brio are Italian restaurants that serve authentic Italian cuisine (Brothers is the less expensive option). The Haufbrau House is a German Bier Garten style restaurant that offers a large selection of beers and sandwiches. Along with normal options, the HaufBrau House also provides authentic German food. After you eat, the chicken dance is played, giving patrons the opportunity to dance on the table tops.
Other Cincinnati food traditions are Goetta and Skyline. When German immigrants came over to America, they settled along the Ohio River, then called the "Rhine". The Germans created a meat similar to sausage called Goetta. Goetta consists of ground pork or beef, oats, and a variety of spices. This specific meat can only be found in Cincinnati and occasionally there are large festivals for Goetta and German heritage. On the other hand Skyline is chili, created by Greek immigrants. The name "Skyline" originates from the owner believing that the Cincinnati skyline was the most beautiful he had ever seen. Skyline chili has a unique flavor due to the large amount of chocolate used in the chili.
Come one come all! Memphis is the breeding grounds to fun and adventure!
I truly love my City of Houston. Though I don't know where my education will take me, Houston will always be my home.
Austin is a great place to live, love, and visit. It has wonderful sites, people, and things to do. Everybody should visit Austin.
Say what you will. An open mind is insightful.
Thank you for this spot-on mini-review of Greve and Panzano, two of the most scenic and charming towns in Chianti. Daniel Ferro's summer music program only adds to the area's beauty, with music in the piazza to entertain locals and visitors alike. The rental property sounds like an excellent choice for families who choose to vacation in and explore the area. Thanks for sharing!
Ames, Iowa provides many opportunities to experience American culture and become immersed in American history. Since the mid 1800s, Ames has become a booming college town. Culture has had lots of time to flourish in this time, and evidence of the age of this town can be found everywhere. Tourists coming to Ames can also feel safe and enjoy Ames' attractions without fear of crime. Gun fights in Ames are practically unheard of, and the friendly people never hesitate to wave, even at newcomers to the area. Any tourist can appreciate the age and personality of Ames, as well as its safety.
To experience the culture in Ames, tourists must visit Stephen's Auditorium on Iowa State University's campus. This theater hosts a variety of concerts, plays, musicals, and other theatrical performances. Comfortable seating and awesome acoustics make this location a worthy contender for a relaxing night out. Big acts such as Bill Nye the Science Guy and the band Needtobreathe have to known to reserve this venue so one feels included in a special and popular event, but the space does not have an overwhelming size, so overcrowding and overheating will not deduct from the experience. Stephen's Auditorium will help in discovering the culture of Ames.
Tourists wishing to discover some of Ames' culture would greatly benefit from attending Ames' Farmer's Market on Saturdays on Main Street. Vendors have local and homegrown produce, meat, eggs, pastries, jewelry, art and many other items for sale that offer a taste of Iowan culture. Musicians often perform for shoppers, so they can be entertained while shopping. Ames' Farmer's Market provides an excellent opportunity to experience the culture of Ames and Iowa.
Evidence of Ames' history can be found in a visit to Iowa State University's campus. Founded in 1858, Iowa State University was the sight where George Washington Carver decided to do much of his botany research. Visitors to the college will see evidence of the age of this college in the buildings from this era that still exist. Iowa State University also housed the master minds who created the first computer. Tourists to Ames can take a trip to Durham Center in Iowa State and view the replica of this first computer. Main Street offers a taste of history also. The buildings in this area of Ames give a taste of what architecture looked like back in the early 20th century. A mural on Main Street depicts some of the founders of Ames. History holds great importance in Ames, and tourists can experience this without too much trouble.
To curb tourist's hunger, Ames offers many excellent places for dining. No tourist should visit Ames without eating at Hickory Park. This restaurant is famous not only for its deliciously moist chicken but also its tangy barbecue sandwiches. After the main meal, enjoy sweet and creamy ice cream. Dublin Bay offers wonderful Irish cuisine for tourists to enjoy. Try the moist Shepherd's Pie with perfectly salted fries for contentment. For fans of Mexican food, El Azteca guarantees friendly service, free chips, and delectably flavorful food. Many restaurants with amiable service and food that delights the taste buds are available for hungry tourists.
Though a relatively small town, Ames offers visitors a chance to learn about the history and culture of not only Ames, but the state of Iowa without fear of crime. Numerous attractions exist for this purpose. Visitors can also talk to the mayor of Ames, Ann Campbell, about the culture of history of Ames. City council members happily will answer questions from tourists. Tourists will not be sorry for visiting this town.
Northern Nevada never stops to amaze.
Sunday River has been on my radar for a potential family ski trip for quite a while. This story is so loaded with good information, it seems like it is worth the extra time spent in the car to ski at such an excellent family resort. Thanks!
Wow, this sounds likea great merging of chocolate and history, two of my favorite subjects.
I am looking forward to experiencing this for myself, thank you for the informative post.
I love this post so much! I hope I will come here one day!
This is a terrific article that I am so glad to have read. I didn't know there was a car-free way to appreciate the beauty of the Grand Canyon. Sounds like a fun, scenic and eco-friendly option.
Your essay moved me to tears. I am also a finalist in the scholarship and I wrote about visiting Poland’s concentration camps. I would love your opinion on my essay.
I wrote this essay hoping to bring people closer to understanding, as close to understanding as we can get. I want to share an experience that had an impact on me. This trip truly changed me, and what I want do with my life. I suggest if you have the means or are able to visit Poland or go on March of the Living. I know there are teen and family trips with BBYO.
Thank you so much for what you said. I truly appreciate what you said. I also visited the picture of your family. Your family is beautiful and I am so glad that they were able to make it through such a devastating time.
I loved reading about your romantic return to what sounds like a beatiful and vibrant island. Thanks for sharing some of its treasures.
This is a great story, thank you for sharing the glories of Octoberfest in lesser known Nerumberg. My mouth was atering reading about all of the regional delicacies that accompany the beer!
Oh goodness, this is so sad! Thanks for sharing all of this information, a lot of these things I did not know until just now. We're taught about the Holocaust at school, but I'm sure that there is nothing like actually being at a concentration camp to understand how it actually was. Thanks for sharing.
wow! This sounds like such a wonderful experience. I'm sure it was very enlightening, and it really makes me happy to read that last paragraph. I think it's beautiful that you see things that way, and I hope to some day personally come to that realization through my own experiences. Thanks so much for sharing this.
Hi Debbie,
You will want he Medical Authorization Form from each child's parents with a photocopy of their insurance card.
Then you can use the last form which is for group tours, school outings etc. It is fine for domestic travel, Include travel info for each child so that parents assign you guardianship for certain period of time only.
Get these forms notarized. Make several photocopies in case an adventure tour operator wants to keep one. Or, if you all travel on same flights, get one long form, like a petition, and be sure both of each child's parents or guardians sign it.
You should be fine with it. Does the hotel know? Many states say it is illegal for a minor to occupy a room without an adult present. You may need connecting rooms guaranteed.
Enjoy the trip and write about what you did!
JaguarZ writes to the Admin with a very good question:
I will be traveling to Hawaii, originating on the eastcoast, with 4 minors (only 1 is my child) – they will all be 17 at the time of travel. I need to be able to "act as their guardian" — for example, sign waiver forms for activities, seek medical coverage if necessary.
I found a form or two on the site, but they seem geared toward international travel and do not seem to include the ability to "sign the waiver forms" I mention above. Any suggestions? I realize I may be able to get some of these forms signed before we leave, BUT for those activities they decide on when we are there — H E L P!
Thank you so much for your anticipated support
Debbie
This is really incredible. It is a dream of mine to visit Alaska, and I hope that if I ever do get to go, that I can experience what you did. My dad and I are avid kayakers, so it was somewhat relatable, although I doubt that Miami waters are NEARLY as cool (haha) as those in Alaska.This truly sounds like the trip of a lifetime.
I wanted to add that I loved the way you described everything, it was so beautiful and real.
Aw, I'm so sorry that happened to your dad but I'm glad something good came out of it. My family was actually planning on going to Gatlinburg next summer but we're all way too chicken to do this white water rafting haha. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you for sharing this! That sounds like a truly beautiful experience. I love the bit about never underestimating yourself the most, very true.
*2009 not 2008
This is about my trip to South Dakota.
This trip was indeed and enriching expreience.
If you copy and paste the URL at the bottom of the post into your browser, it will take you to a video clip of the event, and if you skip to the last 12 seconds of the video you will see myself and one of my good friends sprinting in to the finish. We ended up tieing for 9th place.