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Poetry that alleviates life western Alster literature city tour

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Language: German

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Duration: 2 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Be on a walking tour through around 200 years of literature in Hamburg
Hear about Orpheus and Eurydice whilst at the Alster
Find out what Thomas Mann's Magic Mountain has to do with the Harvestehuder Weg

What to expect

Discover a curious literary culture with this city tour. Stroll from the Klosterstern through to the old Harvestehuder Klosterland and along the Outer Alster.

Be fascinated with occasional detours such as to the old Pöseldorf. Meet and learn about Friedrich von Hagedorn in the Eichenpark. Plus, find out what Thomas Mann's Magic Mountain has to do with the Harvestehuder Weg.

Then, Orpheus and Eurydice you'll hear about whilst at the Alster. Travel through the green Alster foreland to reach the Rabenstraße pier with the guide. There, is where the city tour through around 200 years of literature in Hamburg ends in front of a spectacular panorama.

What's included

Guided walking tour

Where

U Klosterstern, Hamburg, Germany

Meeting point:

Please meet near the Klosterstern underground station at the corner of Rothenbaumchaussee.

What to remember

Guided tour is in German only
This is a walking tour with a guide learning and walking past the monuments but usually not entering them
Itinerary is subject to change
It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes

Provider

Stattreisen Hamburg e.V.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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