Vegans at Veganz

Veganz is an all-vegan supermarket chain in Hamburg and Berlin. Here, Maia has found a whole endcap full of Nutella replacements. Joy! We finished off our day in Hamburg with an excellent meal here.

Miniatur Wunderland!

The main attraction in Hamburg for me was the Miniatur Wunderland, the world's most extensive model railway. There are three floors and 7 different themed worlds, including Switzerland, Hamburg itself, and America. But with the addition of a working model airport, hundreds of little computer controlled cars and trucks with working lights, a cruise ship, and even a space shuttle, it has grown into something beyond just trains. And they're planning on adding Italy and Africa in the coming years!
I loved it! To say "great attention to detail" seems an understatement. Attention to their attention to detail is the whole attraction. The best part was the little tableaux you would happen upon if you looked close enough and cared to piece the story together. So much fun.

Hamburg Harbor Rundfahr

A tour of the harbor by boat is a popular way to get to know the city.

This is where Paul Allen's yacht, the Octopus, is being built.

Hamburg is the most efficient harbor in the world: a giant container ship like the Cosco Fortune needs only 2 days to get loaded up.

Hamburg

Mom, Dad, Maia & I made a trip to Hamburg to see Miniatur Wunderwelt and also to find Veganz, a vegan supermarket where the ladies could find all they needed to eat for a while. We parked near the Hotel Hafen Hamburg and walked into HafenCity.