Germany Trip, Dusseldorf

I have some hours to walk around Hamburg before departure. The weather is miraculously changed for better. No rain and some sun! I think, it is a distinctive feature of any city on the sea, to have a changeable weather.

Some short promenade along the nearby canal, and I am heading to the old town, where the city hall is located.

The Hamburg Rathaus is one of Germany’s most impressive city halls, with Neo-Renaissance architectural style, built between 1886 and 1897, which has a central copper-green tower of 112 metres height. Despite WWII bombings, the Rathaus survived almost undamaged, which makes it rare among German city halls.

I would say, that the area around the Rathaus is one of Hamburg’s most architecturally rich and visually impressive places. The styles range here from Neo-Renaissance (the Rathaus itself) to classicist, modern glass buildings and historic arcades. In other parts of the city you can meet Brick Expressionism, Functionalism or 19th-century Eclectic styles.

The interesting fact is that Hamburg has more bridges than Venice, and many are clustered around the Rathaus area.

It is a port city, so there must be fresh and delicious fish here. I think, herring must be very popular here, because I have seen it in so many street food places. So, I have tried one. And it was very good. Absolutely recommended!

I am at the central railway station and waiting for my Flixbus train. It is delayed already for one hour. I feel so stressed, because less time is remaining for observing my next city Dusseldorf.

Safely, we arrived to the Rhine Metropolis (this is actually the nickname of Dusseldorf). It is already dark outside. And I am not sure if I am willing to explore city right now. But definitely, I would like to have a dinner.

The hotel, Premier Inn (again, the same brand), is conveniently located right to the railway station. So, there must be many restaurants around.

Nearby I found some main street with lots of Japanese restaurants. Honestly, for the first time I have met so many Japanese restaurants in one place. And after checking the google reviews I have stayed in one of them. And it was the best bento box in my life!  

Happy and satisfied I decided to walk around the city. And it looked quite empty at that hour. No wonder, because it is Monday night.

I have passed through the new part of the city with modern buildings and big malls, until the old town with cosy and traditional houses, where usually placed the bars and restaurants. And I even reached the river embankment, where the big Ferris wheel is placed.

Anyways, tomorrow, before moving to another place, I will try to see some of the city at daylight.