Schanzenviertel and Karolinenviertel, Hamburg

As Germany’s main port Hamburg has always attracted a diverse variety of people from all over the world. Besides being one of the richest cities in Germany, Hamburg also is a center of alternative culture.

The multi-coloured area of the Schanze district between the Schulterblatt, Schlachthof and the Stresemannstraße changed back in the ‘70s into a melting pot of immigrants, punks and artists. Within its bars, cafes, clubs and alternative stores, the Schanzenviertel today is Hamburg’s hip and most relaxed area.

Center of the alternative scene is the "Rote Flora," an autonomous cultural center and a political meeting place. Right next to the Schanzenviertel is the newest hot spot in Hamburg, the Karolinenviertel.

Individual and unconventional are words to describe the up-and-coming talent driven fashion scene in this hip district.

The borough is packed with studios and showrooms where gifted designers produce exclusive collections. Emerging labels are making a name for themselves on the international stage and turning heads with their fresh ideas and imaginative products. That said, Hamburg’s many diverse second-hand stores and flea markets are also in vogue.

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