Best Hamburg-Hamburg-Altona holiday apartments

Hamburg-Altona has a rich and illustrious past that gives it a very cosmopolitan feel. Its location in the north of Germany made it a settlement of great strategic importance in the area – changing hands between Denmark and several of the old German states. This part of Hamburg is also home to an important harbor from which goods are exported all over the world. The pretty harbor area is now a popular residential area, as many of the old warehouses located there have been renovated into luxury houses and apartments. A unique combination of Nordic and Germanic cultures, the best way you can truly understand the area is to live among the locals, and a vacation rental in Altona-Hamburg booked through 9flats.com will allow you to do just that.

Centrally Located Apartments in Hamburg-Altona

The harbor in Hamburg-Altona is steeped in centuries of tradition, and nowhere is that tradition more apparent than in the International Maritime Museum. Other fantastic attractions in the harbor area include the Spice Museum and the Hamburg Dungeon, which charts Hamburg’s sinister, medieval past. A trip to the Miniature Wunderland is well worth a visit, as it houses the world’s largest model railway which includes representations of the Alps, Scandinavia and even the American Mid-West. This part of Hamburg is a great place to visit for people who like to get out and explore a city’s traditions and history, and a an apartment Hamburg provides a luxurious, private base in which to recharge the batteries after a day spent exploring the sights.

Vacation rentals in Hamburg-Altona and a Window into the Soul of the City

The so-called HafenCity can be found close to the old warehouse district, and it is currently Europe’s single largest city-based development project. Previously unused waste-ground is being transformed with the building of new commercial, residential and retail developments. If you’re looking for the more traditional side of Hamburg, the Shipyard Museum and the Elbphilharmonie are buildings that simply should not be missed. Hamburg-Altona is located on the banks of the River Elbe, and the city’s main waterway provides the perfect opportunity to take leisurely cruises whilst enjoying the city from a totally different perspective. A red lighthouse known as Feuerschiff is an iconic sight in the district, and it now hosts a beautiful restaurant. Hamburg is one of Europe’s most vibrant and diverse cities, and the best way to fully appreciate it is by living in a real neighborhood – among the local people. Renting vacation rental in Neumuehlen via 9flats gives you the opportunity to see real German life with your own eyes – something hotels simply can’t offer.