Hamburg - visiting the neighbors

For those of you who cannot count on a proper holiday this summer or simply prefer the north to the south of Europe, we recommend Hamburg. This is a city worth visiting not only for a citybreak, but also for recreational purposes!

In this German metropolis there is a quiet and peaceful place, surrounded by greenery, located on the Elbe. This is Stover Strand Campground .

Nature and the big city

Recognized as the Green Capital of Europe in 2011, Hamburg proves that the metropolis does not exclude coexistence with nature. Almost half of the city area consists of green and recreational areas as well as nature reserves and forests. The port, the Elbe canal system and the Alster river give it a unique, nautical atmosphere.

When visiting Hamburg, be sure to visit the huge harbor and the historic Speicherstadt district, admiring its old bridges. Apparently there are as many as 2,302 of them in the entire city! The symbol of the "music of the future" is the Hamburg Philharmonic in the port "Elbphilharmonie" . Together with its impressive concert hall, it is now becoming a new symbol of the city in the HafenCity district.

It is worth visiting the Miniatur Wunderland - the largest railway model in the world. It shows selected parts of the globe in a reduced size. Everything is arranged on three floors.

Hamburg is a must-see for car enthusiasts. Original, often unique vehicles are located in the historic Speicherstadt district in the Automuseum "Prototyp" , close to another, also valued - Maritime Museum . The large exhibition space covers as many as 9 floors! Not only historical collections are presented. Many exhibitions are devoted to current research at the bottom of the seas and oceans.

While walking around Hamburg, it is worth looking at the city from a bird's eye view, or rather from one of the viewpoints. These include the tower of the church of St. Michael, observation platform - Stintfang Aussichtsplattform, observation tower of the ruins of the Main Church of St. Nicholas, as well as the Aussichtspunkt - Steinwerder observation deck.

It is also worth going for a walk to Treppenviertel - a former fishing village in the Blankenese district. You can get lost in the labyrinth of winding streets lined with white houses, and you can also descend the many stairs leading from the slopes straight to the bank of the Elbe. The buildings are full of greenery and the gardens are surrounded by colorful flowers.

For greenery lovers, a must-see is Park Planten un Blomen . On 47 hectares there are romantic ponds and various thematic gardens, including one of the largest Japanese gardens in Europe.

Relax on the Elbe - Campsite in Hamburg

Stover Strand camping stretches over a total area of 30 hectares, offering space and freedom. There are special places for tents, trailers and camping cars, right on the Elbe . In total, the center offers 450 places with full infrastructure, such as electricity and water connections, bathroom blocks and a self-service laundry. The campsite also provides WiFi access throughout the area.

Those who do not arrive with a camper or trailer can use a mobile home . Each of them has a living room, a bedroom with a double bed, another bedroom with a bunk bed or two single beds, a kitchenette and a bathroom. Each house has a garden attached to it.

Those who prefer a real house or come with a larger group of people should choose a wooden house in the Swedish style - one of those located on the Elbe, just a few minutes' walk from the beach. These cottages can be rented all year round. Like mobile homes, they have a garden. Each property has a living room with a TV and a kitchenette, two twin bedrooms and a bathroom.

The campsite also offers the possibility of long-term rental of a place where you can build your own mobile home, trailer or camper. You can also rent the cottage itself. The rental sites are located just a few minutes' walk from the beautiful beach.

What's going on at the campsite?

The Stover Strand restaurant has 120 seats inside, a conservatory, a terrace with a further 40 seats and a large fireplace to warm the conservatory when it gets cold. The guests are not only vacationers, but also locals and visitors from the Hamburg area, tempted by the taste of the dishes. The menu includes local and international dishes.

The Unsinkbar restaurant is located on the boat. It can be rented for various celebrations along with catering services.

There is a supermarket on the campsite that offers a large selection of basic food products (including fresh bread), as well as specialized camping and water equipment.

Attractions at the campsite in Hamburg

First of all, we should mention the beach on the Elbe. It has a sandy and grassy part, so you can choose a place to spread out with a blanket or a picnic basket. There is a small marina for sailboats and boats nearby. There are also many different places to rent a kayak near Stover Strand.

The Die Insel water park is an alternative to the beach on colder days. It offers sports, themed, children's and outdoor swimming pools, a jacuzzi, a giant slide and saunas.

Fishing enthusiasts will not be disappointed. The Elbe is a habitat for over 20 species of fish, including: eel, perch, pike, bream, zander and burbot. Freshly caught fish can be prepared on one barbecue on the river bank.

You won't be bored at Strover Strand camping . After intensive sightseeing, it is worth treating yourself to peace, quiet and relaxation by the river.