A piece of old Hamburg
Hamburg, Hamburg 20459
+49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen)
Review © 2009, Wcities
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A piece of old Hamburg |
Ost-West-Straße Hamburg, Hamburg 20459 +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
Nikolaifleet used to be an integral part of the city fortifications in the 13-15th century. When, in the 16th century, ship roads were developed near the entrance of Alster harbour, they were built with parts of the fortifications and made Nikolaifleet the predecessor of the inland port. In the 19th century, the canal was still referred to as the Lower Alster, but the Alsterfleet has meanwhile taken over the function as a drainage canal from Lake Alster to the inland port. The hustle and bustle of the old days is long gone, when hundreds of ships lay side by side in the harbour and tonnes of goods were offloaded with cable winches. Old Hamburg has become very quiet. The nearby Trostbrücke is well worth a visit. Review © 2009, Wcities |
 Nikolaifleet Photo: Sabine Steinmüller |
 Nikolaifleet Photo: Alex Paul Brandes |
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