Buxdehude is part of the Hamburg metropol area and might be reached by the public transport system…read more The ancient city (center) is not verry big. So one day excursion might also include the city of stade and trips to the "alte Land" region , Jork, Finkenwerder etc. In Germany Buxdehude is well know from the fairy tale of Hare and Hedehoge (named Hase und Igel in german), which is located in this city. At least refering to the Brothers Grimm documentation. The tale is omnipresent in the city - you may not escape ;-) Like Stade, a small channel is still reaching into the center, in this case it's part of the Este river. Historicly goods have been shipped from here directly on the northern european water ways. In Summer, the city and Region is perfect for a bike tour. In Winter I would recoment the X-Mass Market instead!

This gorgeous, hilly "village" neighborhood is, in my opinion, the most charming and my favorite…read morearea in Hamburg. It's known as the "stairs quarter" and is an upper class neighborhood that's part of the Blankenese quarter. There are hundreds of absolutely beautiful hillside homes, gardens, narrow streets, and gorgeous landscape views with the Elbe River in the background (and a beach). This is a must-do if you're in Hamburg. You can access Blankenese station via the S1 in direction of Wedel (easiest mode of transport, takes around 20-25 minutes from central Hamburg) then walk 5-10 minutes to the neighborhood, or take Ferry 62 from Landungsbrücken to Finkenwerder then Ferry 64 to Teufelsbrück then bus line 36 to Blankenese (scenic route - recommended if you've never been on a longer ferry trip in Hamburg). I'd absolutely recommend taking a day trip out here as you won't regret it! Just wander around on a sunny day and enjoy yourself! Make sure to hit the Süllberg hill which is 75m in height (there's a 5 star hotel and 2-Michelin star restaurant up there, as well).

Nice place 20min far from Hamburg. We went there using Moia taxi service. Usually it's quite windy.read more

A very unusual landmark and easily spotted from the 62 ferry. Over 200 tonnes of granite sits on…read moreits nest on the bank of the Elbe quietly watching the world go by.

this one is the biggest meeting point made of natural stone in Hamburg. For beach and barbeque…read morelovers it is a nice target in the summer. Hey late night drinkers: don't throw your bottles or be carful with it, to leave this Place as nice and sandy as we all like it, thanks ;-)))