Whatever time of year you visit Hamburg you can be sure that younger members of the family joining you will have plenty to choose from, allowing them to take home just as positive memories of the city as you.
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Ricardo Carvalho
Whatever time of year you visit Hamburg you can be sure that younger members of the family joining you will have plenty to choose from, allowing them to take home just as positive memories of the city as you.
One place that should not be missed if youthful enthusiasm needs fueled is the incredible world of Miniatur Wunderland. You’ll find it in the Hamburg Speicherstadt (a 30-minute walk from the hotel or half that by public transport) and can enjoy seeing the children’s eyes light up when they catch a glimpse of the largest model railway system in the world – it says so in the Guinness Book! The ‘wonderland’ lives up to its name and as part of its many interactive activities children can act as fire marshals, monitor a space station and even get involved in the workings of a chocolate factory, treats included. Think of all the good elements of our big world divided into fun-sized chunks and you can imagine the delights that await those little hands.
Another winner with kids is the Tierpark Hagenbeck, an animal and botanical experience they are unlikely to forget. Full of impressive varieties of plants, flowers, shrubbery and trees, this 19-hectare park was the first zoo in the world to use open enclosures instead of cages and it should keep the whole family enchanted for quite some time. Pony rides, petting areas and the Tropical World Adventure Aquarium are just a taste of the attractions offered. As you wander around you’ll be able to take in some wonderful panoramas and there are also several cultural buildings to explore in this century-old adventure playground but, as you can imagine, the animals steal the show. Your best option to get there from the hotel is to take the frequent subway, which gives young minds around 20 minutes to build their anticipation.
Talking of fun parks, just a 10-minute walk from the NH Collection Hamburg City is a park brimming with child-friendly entertainment, Planten un Blomen. This 45-hectare paradise gives your young ones a myriad of choices to jump between throughout a morning or afternoon. They can start with the various playgrounds available and, for those of a certain age, there is a puppet theater to amuse and distract. Creative minds can get involved in pottery workshops and for some affable family competition you can get the putters out for a round of mini-golf. There are even some water attractions for when the weather permits.
It’s worth noting that during the summer months the park plays host to a magnificent Japanese garden, generally accepted as the biggest in Europe. My favorite aspect of this is getting a good position to see the light show over the park’s lake, which has locals and tourists alike transfixed every evening. During the winter season, the park offers everyone the chance to skate, and occasionally fall, on a huge ice-rink.
The ideas above will certainly tire out little legs but for an alternative entertainment source you can try Festland, a gigantic area boasting four swimming pools. Each pool has its own theme but for children it has to be the dinosaur one, which caters for the very young to the more adventurous. As well as plentiful space to splash around, being surrounded by prehistoric creatures gives the whole experience an added zest, especially as the models spray water out of their mouths at certain areas of the pool. The waterfall entrance to the cave is pretty special too.
If your children are keen for an adventure then quite possibly a city escape to Helgoland is going to make their stay complete. This unique experience will involve an exhilarating journey in either a catamaran or a bi-plane – just think of the reaction when you tell them that! And then once you get to Germany’s only deep-sea island you get the opportunity to explore all that it has to offer, including its bracing North Sea air.
The city of Hamburg may not have been originally designed with children in mind, but its modern version provides fun and interest for all the family to enjoy together whether visiting for a single day or for weekly return trips. Boredom is not something you’ll easily find!
Guest Relation Manager of NH Collection Hamburg City
In Hamburg we say “Moin”! My name is Ricardo Carvalho and I'm a “Hamburg Jung” (Hamburg boy) with Portuguese roots. I was born here, and I live in and love Hamburg.
In order to share my enthusiasm for the city, I started training as a hotel specialist at the NH Hamburg Altona in 2007, and moved to the NH Collection Hamburg City in 2015.
With the philosophy of the NH Collection brand as well as the special service Guest Relations offers I have found my perfect job! I am always happy to show my guests the most beautiful city in the world and enjoy making their visit to Hamburg as memorable as possible.
The NH Collection Hamburg City hotel, completely refurbished in 2016, is located directly in the Heiligengeistfeld, opposite the Hamburger Dom and 300m from the stadium of the famous football club St. Pauli’s Millerntor. It's only a 500m walk from the Messehallen convention center.
The NH Hamburg Altona hotel is in the Altona district of the city. There are plenty of bars and restaurants nearby, and the city center is an easy drive away.
The NH Hamburg Horner Rennbahn hotel, formerly know as NH Hamburg Horn, is right next to the Derby Racecourse, with sweeping views across the horse-racing track. For city-center sights like St Michel Church and Speicherstadt – the stunning warehouse district – it’s an easy trip by public transport.
The 4 star NH Hamburg Mitte hotel, formerly known as NH Hamburg Norge, has been completely renovated in Winter 2017. Located in the Eimsbüttel district, Hamburg's famous sights and shops are nearby and the Congress and exhibition center can be reached quickly by train or just a 15 minute walk. For music fans it's an ideal starting point, with the Jungfernstieg or the Mönckebergstrasse inviting you to linger that little bit longer. Close to hip Schanzenviertel, trendy bars, cafés, restaurants and shops are also just a stone's throw away. Combine this with the service and experience of the NH Hamburg Mitte, and you're assured a unique stay!
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