HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsDeichstrasse
Germany
We will visit the charming historic Deichstrasse with it’s medieval buildings, and learn how the Great Fire ravaged the old town. Here we will also look at Hamburg’s era-defining red brick ‘Kontor House’ buildings.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Dike-strah-suh, a remarkably preserved fragment of a vanished world. As you stand at the entrance of this narrow, cobblestone street, you are stepping back into the 17th and 18th centuries. …
Listen in the app2The Origin of the Great Fire of 1842
As you walk further into the street, stop for a moment near house number 42. It was at this very location, in a cigar factory, that the Great Fire of 1842 began. …
Listen in the app3Merchant Architecture and the Kontor Style
Let us examine the architecture of these merchant houses more closely. These are classic examples of the 'Kon-tor' house—a uniquely Hanseatic building type. …
Listen in the app4Cafe Amlet and the Social Fabric
As we continue our stroll, the scholarly observer will note that Dike-strah-suh is not merely a museum piece; it is a vibrant part of modern Hamburg's social life. One of the highlights is Cafe Amlet, a family-run establishment…
Listen in the app5The Ni-ko-lai-fleet Canal Views
Now, walk through one of the narrow passages between the buildings or behind the restaurants to the water's edge. You are now looking at the Ni-ko-lai-fleet, one of the oldest surviving canals in the city. …
Listen in the app6Sailors, Docks, and Maritime Legends
As you stand by the water, consider the lives of the sailors who once frequented these docks. For a sailor returning from a long voyage to the East Indies or the Americas, Dike-strah-suh was a place of luxury and business. …
Listen in the app7Bridging the Gap to Hah-fen-city
If you follow the street to its southern end, you will cross a bridge that leads you toward the modern Hah-fen-city and the UNESCO-protected Spy-cher-stadt. This transition is one of the most fascinating urban experiences in…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through Dike-strah-suh concludes here, at the threshold of the modern port. This street is more than just a picturesque photo opportunity; it is a vital organ of Hamburg’s historical memory. …
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What is Deichstrasse?
Deichstrasse 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 | 53.5461, 9.9873 |
| Last updated |
