How I Spent Summer in Hamburg: A Guide for Non-First Timers

Everyone talks about summer in Italy or Spain, but if you haven't experienced summer in Hamburg, you're missing out on one of Northern Europe's best-kept secrets.

Since this wasn't my first rodeo in Hamburg, I didn't spend my days waiting in lines at the big sights. Instead, I set out to explore the spots that make locals actually stay in town for the summer. Here is my personal guide to enjoying Hamburg like a seasoned returner.