Hamburg Events in Summer 2008
Farbige Wasserlichtkonzerte
Daily, until and including September
On the "Parklake", in the park "Planten un Blomen", there are beautiful water concerts every day, until September. Up to August 31st at 10.00pm and in September already at 09.00pm, the green oasis in the heart of Hamburg with its colourful fountains invites you to a regular changing music program.
The about half an hour lasting events are for free and are made up with a fountain plant, a stereo and lightning system. Two musicians operate these systems close to the music.
Website: www.plantenunblomen.hamburg.de
Summer in the City - Beachclubs in Hamburg
Feeling the sand under your feet, meeting enjoyable people and savoring cold drinks - here a non-exhausting selection of the best beach bars around.
Strand Pauli
Chilling music, a freshly drawn lager, something spicy off the barbecue - acommpanied by the one-of-a-kind view over Hamburg harbor - you can't enjoy summer better.
Also: step in for Tango on Tuesdays from 7.30pm, meet local musicians on Wednesdays and Sundays from 7.00pm and have one of the best breakfasts on this side of the Elbe on Sundays from 10.00am.
Location: Hafenstraße 89
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 12.00am bis 11.00pm, Sat 11.00am - 12.00pm, Sun 10.00am - 12.00 pm
Website: www.strandpauli.de
Schumachers Biergarten
The season has begin. During nice weather it's about comfortable chilling on sand and under palm trees and enjoying the legendary panoramic view on the planetarium and the city park.
Besides bamboo sunloungers with comfy foot rests and numerous cracker barrels you will find a beer bar, a straw cocktail hut and a barbecue on the 500 square metres of sand.
Location: Südring 5b, in the city park
Opening Hours: during nice weather from 10.00am
Website: www.schumachers-biergarten.de
El Beach: Strandbad Wedel
An old kiosk has been transformed into a stylish beach club. 130 tons of finest baltic sea sand have been prepared and turned the 1.5km long bay into a holiday oasis amidst Wedel.
Loads of parking spots, an extensive list of beverages and snacks round off the short break on the Elbe beach! Cocktail Night on Mondays, After-Work-Club on Tuesdays, live music on Thursdays and DJ sets on Fridays and Saturdays. In addition: Elbe breakfast on Sundays from 10.00am until 3.00pm with chilling and barbecue afterwards.
Location: Hakendamm 2, Hamburg-Wedel
Opening Hours: daily from 10.00am
Website: www.elbeach.de
Central Park
Not seriously belonging to the "Beachclub" ctagory, but still recommend, is the Central Park on the Schanze.
In Summer 2005, Hamburgs largest outdoor-location was opened on 3,500 square metres. The operators of the Waagenbau and the Bar Rossi created a family-friendly beer garden with a cultural agenda and a barbecue area. In this season, your physical well-being is cared for by the team of Fillet of Soul. In addition to DJs and live bands, guests may expect all kinds of attractions.
Location: Max-Brauer-Allee / corner Schulterblatt
Opening Hours: daily from 10.00am, Mon - Thu until 11.00pm, Fri & Sat until 12.00pm
Website: www.centralpark-hamburg.net
Strandperle
For years, the kiosk at the Övelgönner Elbstrand has been a well-liked meeting place for beach parties and long, hot summer nights. There's sufficient space for barbecues on the beach, drinks can be obtained from the Strandperle and toilets are available as well-.
Location: Fabrik, Barnerstraße 36, 22765 Hamburg, Phone (040) 391070
Opening Hours: daily from 11.00am - 11.00pm
Our Hint: Take the ferry from the Landungsbrücken St. Pauli to the Museumshafen, and then go on afoot to the Strandperle!