We got up early on Saturday to head to the famous Fish Market. We had talked about it in my German class last semester, and apparently it’s the coolest thing to see in Hamburg. Unfortunately it always closes at 9:30 and it was all the way across town. Undeterred we set our alarm clocks and made the trek only to discover an empty parking lots with the faint sent of fish. Juliann’s Hamburg friend was confused when we mentioned it later, and we blamed it on Easter weekend. Upon further research at home, however, i learned that the Fischmarkt is only open on Sunday mornings. Oops.
At this point we were up early with nothing really planned. We were wandering around checking out old buildings when we stumbled upon the Miniature Wonderland. I suggested we check it out, and it ended up being pretty cheap so we went in. It was so cool! Maybe not very “Hamburg” but still very cool.
They had areas to represent Hamburg, middle Germany, Austria, Scandinavia, the Alps, the US, and an imaginary city Knuffingen with the world’s largest model airport.
Everything was so detailed, and there were little jokes everywhere.
I think Knuffingen was my favorite because there were so many stories in all of the little people.
This was shot through a hotel window.
All over the Wonderland they had little buttons you could push that would make stuff happen. They had one that ran a car wash, one that made the prison lights and siren go off, etc. By far the best button was next to the Lindt factory that made a real peace of chocolate for free! I had to wait in a long line of little kids to get this, but it was so worth it!
After the Wonderland, we went to look at some more old buildings before we were supposed to meet Juliann’s friend.
This one was my favorite. It’s the Nikolaikirche and it’s been left in ruins from WWII with a war memorial in the basement. There is also a glass elevator that will take you to the top of the remaining spire for a view of the city. I loved the Gothic architecture and how it complemented the haunting feeling of the war memorials.
“Angel on Earth” Take my hand and let me lead you back to yourself.
Edith Breckwoldt – Bronze 2003
After walking around for awhile we met up with Juliann’s friend and went to the park. It was really pretty and you could climb the astronomy tower for a good view of the city skyline.
After the park it was time to catch our train back to Bamberg. Before we left, though, i had to try one of the fish sandwiches they were selling everywhere, and i must say that i like döners a lot better.
And thus concludes my Easter travels. Stay tuned for future adventures =)