Sternschanze (Schanzenviertel)
Schanzenviertel
A favourite alternative neighbourhood for young people, packed with street art, independent shops, cafés and diverse restaurants.
Sternschanze (also known as the Schanze) lies north of St. Pauli and is Hamburg's most alternative neighbourhood. Its streets are dense with graffiti, independent design shops, vintage stores, coffee roasters and small restaurants serving food from around the world. On weekends, the outdoor seating on Schulterblatt street fills up with young people. Landmarks include a cultural centre in a converted former slaughterhouse and the Rote Flora autonomous cultural centre. Strolling is free. Take the S-Bahn or U-Bahn to Sternschanze station, and plan to visit from the afternoon into the evening.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Reeperbahn
- St. Pauli Piers & Old Elbe Tunnel
- Bismarck Monument
- U-434 Submarine Museum
- Hamburg Fish Market
- Rickmer Rickmers Museum Ship
- Planten un Blomen
- St. Michael's Church