An increasing number of people are discovering their creative bent and combining their hobby with a city break. Hamburg, with its many different facets, is a real paradise for photographers in search of the perfect shot.
On the one hand, there is contemporary Hamburg, with the Hafencity andexciting buildings like the Elbe Philharmonic Hall (even if it isn’t quite finished yet) and the "Berliner Bogen" on Anckelmannsplatz. And of course, the "Tanzende Türme" that are right next door to the ARCOTEL Onyx on the Reeperbahn. Yet as well as the many new buildings, Hamburg also has plenty to offer in the way of spectacular "mixed architecture". Set off with your camera to explore the Speicherstadt warehouse district and you’ll findimposing brick buildings, sometimes complemented by contemporary glass and steel architecture. Incidentally, the Speicherstadt is the largest continuous warehouse complex in the world. And of course, the city on the Elbe also has a host of historic buildings, churches, monuments and all sorts of other architecturally exciting motifs.
But Hamburg is not just a treat for architecture lovers. If you‘re on the lookout for "urban life style", hoping to capture "real life", the various districts of the Hanseatic city have plenty to offer by both day and night. First and foremost of course on the Reeperbahn. Whether you go at half past one in the morning or at dawn when the "world’s most sinful mile" is still asleep, the district of St.Pauli will set your photographer‘s heart racing. Things are much more dignified around the Alster and the quintessence of the Hanseatic bourgeoisie can best be photographed in Blankenese. If you fancy a complete contrast you should definitely take your camera to the trendy, whimsical and controversial "Schanzenviertel". And don’t be afraid to go looking for shots in the small side streets away from the "Sternschanze" or the "Schulterblatt". It really is worth it.
If you want a bit of everything, you should try the district of St. Georg. This area, which is home to our second hotel, the ARCOTEL Rubin, is a reflection of Hamburg in all its facets – from the trendy Lange Reihe, to the multicultural Steindamm.
The extensive port area, parks such as "Planten un blomen" and the Stadtpark, the Inner and Outer Alster lakes, and the nearby "Altes Land" offer perfect subjects for wide format and detailed landscape photography.
