hamburg barmbek
Barmbek, a former working-class district which is changing more and more today. It is a neighborhood popular with younger people and students who live in the typical red brick buildings.
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overview barmbek
- Colorful and relaxed
- A mix of tradition and modern
- Many post-war brick buildings but also some historical townhouses
- New buildings on the main street Fuhlsbüttler Straße offer modern, upscale homes
- Directly on the canals, rent a canoe for a private tour
- Tourist boats leave from the “Museum der Arbeit“ dock
- Many special exhibitions at the Museum der Arbeit
- Zinnschmelze café und venue, events include swing and tango parties
- Fun flea market for treasure hunting located at Trude-Platz
- Late-night swimming by candlelight at Bartholomäusbad
- Sports and relaxation in the beautiful Stadtpark
- Open-air concerts all summer in Stadtpark
- Many small farmers‘ markets, check out the ones near the Zinnschmelze and Quartier 21
- Many small shops on the main street (referred to by locals as ”Die Fuhle”)
- Chain stores and brand names available at the Mundsburg Center shopping mall
- Many different fitness studios located in the neighborhood
- Near the Alster (Barmbek Süd)
- Near the airport (Barmbek Nord)