Hamburg Holidays

By Author: Bonny Kominek
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Germany is a hugely popular summer holiday destinations with British tourists of all descriptions. Some go for the fabulous summer beer festivals, hoping to soak up the sunshine whilst enjoying the best of Germany''s home brews.

Second in size only to the capital, it comes as no surprise that Hamburg is one of Germany''s major tourist hotspots. Hamburg is a vibrant city with a great deal to offer in the way of culture, entertainment, shopping and history. Want to know more? Read on for further incentives to take a holiday in Hamburg this year:

Hamburg is home to in excess of 100 live music venues. These range from classical music concerts, opera, traditional Bavarian folk music, rock and roll, pop, dance and trance, jazz and reggae performances. Whether you are young or old, travelling on a budget or living the life of luxury, whatever your tastes and musical interests may be, Hamburg is sure to have something to fit the bill.

One great way to get to grips with the city''s fascinating history and culture is by visiting one of the many museums open to tourists. Every year Hamburg hosts a cultural festival ...
... known as the Long Night of Museums, where 40 euros will take you into any museum in the city until midnight. Throughout the evening you can refuel on beer, espresso and German sweet treats in the many bars and caf?s that help give the event its unforgettable atmosphere.

Hamburg''s museums provide a fantastic introduction to the city''s diverse and turbulent history. If you are keen to find out more about the origins of Germany''s second largest city, then try to time your visit with the fun packed cultural event known to Hamburg residents as the Long Night of Museums. This is when every one of the city''s colourful and informative museums and art galleries keeps its doors open until midnight, One 40 euro ticket grants you entry to the lot and you can spend the evening indulging in pure culture vulture heaven, stopping occasionally to refuel on delicious German beer, strong espresso or the odd melt in the mouth slice of apple streudel.

Bonny Kominek scribed this article after being impressed with Octopus Travel resources who offer great deals on Hamburg hotels.