Hamburg (Germany’s second-largest city) is the best city to go out in the night, says a new study. Hamburg beats cities like New York, London, Paris, Dublin etc. snatching the top spot away. Following Hamburg is another German state Berlin, claiming the 3rd spot. Seems like Germany is the new New York!
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Residents of 27 nations were surveyed about the nightlife in their respected cities. The online survey was conducted by a hostel booking service called HostelWorld. The research was tabulated into 5 categories i.e. quality of nightlife; openness and friendliness of the locals; safety assurance; how easy it is to traverse through the city and the obvious, cost involved.
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Hamburg was voted best for openness and friendliness and as well as for the transportation and the linking between the citys highlights. Openness and friendliness include how gallant and courteous the residents are when it comes to greeting travellers. Getting around with ease also concerns how close and reachable the places and points of interests are for the residents.
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Hamburg stood second along with the Danish capital Copenhagen, in quality of life. This consists of multiple elements such as restaurants, bars, clubs etc. Not to much surprise, New York out shined Hamburg and Copenhagen in this category. Berlin, another German state managed to stand 3rd in this category along with San Francisco. Most of these categories are dominated by European cities but only New York and San Francisco managed to claim the few high spots. If you wish to experience similar quirky and cool atmosphere, Amsterdam, Dublin and Gothenburg are worth to be on your list.
Interestingly, popular cities like Tokyo, Rome, and London didn’t make it in the top 20. The UK capital grabbed the 26th spot on the list. Tokyo, London was amongst the expensive ones and Rome was omitted because of poor transportation links. Prague and Mumbai are amongst the most cost-efficient ones. Other notable names listed were Bangkok and Jakarta. Mumbai was able to grab the 19th spot with Delhi following it on the 24th spot.
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Indubitably, Hamburg is the best for night outings because of its convenience, quality of life and safety. Also, being one of the most stunning cities on planet earth helps to earn this much credit. With sophisticated clubs, bars and restaurants to enjoy your weekends, you nights never go dull in this city. The popular street of St. Pauli is the city’s major attraction here that has some amazing bars and nightclubs lined up to bewitch all party freaks. Popular bars include; Skyline 20up, Le Lion Bar De Paris, Turmbar Hamburg etc.
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Let’s see how other cities stand in the Top-10 variant. Here are all the top ten position holders.
1 Hamburg
2 Copenhagen
3 Berlin
4 Dublin
5 Amsterdam
6 San Francisco
7 Gothenburg
8 Prague
9 Warsaw
10 New York
Some Things That Should Be On Your To-Do List In Hamburg
1. Miniatur Wunderland
Miniatur Wunderlund is one of the world’s largest railway exhibition. Founded in the year 2000, this railway is situated in the renowned Speicherstadt district in Hamburg. It is the imaginary city of Knuffingen with the replication of the Alps and Austria, Hamburg, America, Scandinavia, Switzerland and the Hamburg Airport. By 2020, it is expected to reach its final phase of construction with at least 10 new sections.
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2. Schmidt Tivoli
Founded on August 8, 1988, Schmidt Tivoli is typically famous for midnight shows with a surprise program of professional cabaret numbers and amateur performances. The Schmidt Theater now is a private theater in the Hamburg district of St. Pauli. It consists of the Schmidt Theater itself that has about 423 seats and the Great House called Schmidt’s Tivoli consisting 620 seats.
3. Die Weingaleristen
Wine lovers, this is the place to be. Die Weingaleristen has some of the most authentic variety of wines and few artworks to go along with it.
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4. Cotton Club Jazz Music
There’s something about Jazz music that makes your heart sway and inspires you to take it easy and just be happy. Well, you can soak in that feel by listening to some famous jazz musicians like Louisiana Syncopators, the Schnelsen Stompers, the Hot Shots and many more, live with refreshing cocktails and exotic food. Enjoy some serious jazz played at mythical Beatles venues such as the Indra Club and Mojo on Grossefreiheitstrasse.
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5. St. Pauli Theater
St. Pauli Theatre is among the oldest theaters in all of Germany. While you’re in Hamburg, you wouldn’t want to miss out on this one if you love theatre. Some of the most famous shows include Monsieur Claude and his daughters, Longing girl and many more. There are also Music shows such as Heaven Can Wait for choir and a lot more.
6. Explore the world with other senses
This is definitely one of a kind adventure you must experience as it might just change the way you look at the world. Get blindfolded inside the Dialogue im Dunkeln Museum in Speicherstadt and feel vulnerable as you try to experience and unravel the otherwise simple mysteries that surrounds your everyday life. Of course, you will have a guide by your side.
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7. Famous Bars
There are a lot of bars in Hamburg but it is inevitable that you can’t visit each famous bar. Here are some of the most popular bars in Hamburg; Le Lion de Paris, Christiansen’s Fine Drinks and Cocktail, Luba Luft, Absinth Bar. Although there are ample more, this should narrow your search down.
8. Harbour Boat Trips
This is not just one of the other things to do in Hamburg but a must if you wish to see the best of Hamburg’s waterfront districts and the harbour ofcourse. The best part, it doesn’t cost you much or for free if you have the Hamburg card. Just hop on one of the HADAG ferries and get going!
Hamburg is not only perfect for night riders but also for the day walkers, the city has been close to impeccable. The museums, the theaters, the bars, the nightlife, the wine shops and cafes, Hamburg has it all. Now with facts on our side, we can reassure you that Hamburg is the place to be.
