HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsJungfernstieg
Germany
We will meet in front of the Apple Store at Jungfernstieg. The S-Bahn and U-bahn stations are 2 min walking distance.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Jungfernstieg, the historic and commercial heart of Hamburg. This waterfront promenade, situated on the southern shore of the Binnenalster or 'Inner Alster' lake, has often been described as the 'living room' of the…
Listen in the app2The Alsterpavillon — A Tradition of Refreshment
Standing prominently on the water's edge is the Alsterpavillon, a structure that has been a focal point of leisure for over 220 years. Originally commissioned by a French nobleman to provide refreshments for visitors to the…
Listen in the app3Alsterhaus — A Century of Luxury
Across the street from the water stands the Alsterhaus, a legendary department store that has been synonymous with luxury since its opening in 1912 as 'Warenhaus Hermann Tietz.' The building’s history is a microcosm of…
Listen in the app4The White Arcades and the Kleine Alster
Tucked to the side of the main Jungfernstieg boulevard are the 'Alsterarkaden,' or the White Arcades. Built in the middle of the 19th century in a refined neoclassical style, these arches line the 'Kleine Alster'—a small canal…
Listen in the app5Mo-Grill — A Culinary Institution
Located directly at the entrance to the Jungfernstieg U-Bahn station is Mo-Grill, a kiosk that might seem humble but is a true 'cultural dinosaur' of the city. This small grill station has been a fixture of the promenade for…
Listen in the app6Streit’s Haus — Cinema and History
The Streit’s Haus is another architectural gem that tells the story of Jungfernstieg's evolution. For 185 years, it functioned as one of the city’s most prestigious hotels, and later, it became the home of the 'Streit’s…
Listen in the app7The White Fleet — Tradition on the Water
Our final stop is the pier of the Alster-Touristik, home to the 'Weiße Flotte' or White Fleet. For over 160 years, these ships have been transporting passengers across the Alster, carrying over 300,000 people annually. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As the sun begins to set over the Binnenalster, the Jungfernstieg transforms into a 'chill-out zone,' with its white facades illuminated in a unified, elegant glow. This promenade has survived fires, wars, and the relentless…
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What is Jungfernstieg?
Jungfernstieg is a place in Germany with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Germany |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 53.5537, 9.9919 |
| Last updated |
