Culinary guided tour through Hamburg's “alternative heart”: the Schanzenviertel

Experience culinary highlights and be inspired by both the history and current events of the Sternschanze. Experience a culinary city tour through one of Hamburg's most vibrant districts.

Formerly located on the outskirts of the city, the Sternschanze is now a culturally vibrant and trendy neighborhood in Hamburg. Here, artists work alongside hipsters, the left-wing scene has its home with the “Rote Flora,” and newcomers live next to long-established Hamburgers. Your tour guide will take you on a culinary tour through cafes and restaurants of various cultures that still shape this colorful district to this day. Recognized as a separate district since 2008, this district looks back on an eventful history that begins in the 17th century with a former defensive structure. It is shaped by the influx of different cultures.

The Portuguese immigrants of the 1970s were followed by other immigrants who built new lives here and also left their mark on the Schanze in culinary terms: it is not without reason that the main street is called the “Galao-Strich” (shoulder blade). In addition to enjoying culinary delicacies, historical facts, and information about recent events, you will learn from us where the name “Schulterblatt” comes from, what Carl Hagenbeck did in the Sternschanze, and which architectural buildings characterize the Schanze. Today, the district is one of the most expensive. A rapid transformation, conveyed in a fascinating tour! On our three-hour tour, you will taste sweet and savory dishes and be provided with extensive information about one of Hamburg's most beautiful neighborhoods!