Hamburg Jungfernstieg

The historical backdrop of Jungfernstieg starts in 1235. Around then, Count Adolph IV of Holstein dispatched the development of a plant dam, so as to utilize the Alster's water for a neighborhood corn factory. The subsequent plant lake turned out a lot bigger than anticipated, as it arrived at measurements of an inside and out lake. It caused a fight in court, with respect to who needed to pay for the lost land, yet it likewise gave land for a city extension in the rear of the dam: Hamburg's Neustadt (new town). The bank along the recently made Lake Binnenalster was named Reesendamm, to pay tribute to mill operator Heinrich Reese, who at the time worked the factory. 

During the seventeenth and eighteenth century Reesendamm was improved and augmented a few times. In 1665 a line of linden trees were planted along the water front. With Hamburg's developing universal ocean exchange and the city's status as a sovereign city-express, the rich promenade got a cosmopolitan viewpoint and got well known for walks around the lake front. Hanseaten went with their unmarried girls out on a walk, searching for an appropriate husband, prompted the present name of the promenade: Jungfern (for example lady), Stieg (for example stair, walk). In 1799 the main Alster Pavilion (Alster Pavilion) was opened; it housed a bistro and an eatery and - as indicated by design - has been supplanted multiple times until today. In 1838 Jungfernstieg turned into Germany's first road to be asphalted.

The good old word 'Jungfer' means virgin or lady in German. Jungfernstieg owes its name to the unmarried girls of for the most part well off Hanseatic families, who, on Sundays, were regularly gone for here for a walk - a fairly easygoing, Hanseatic transitioning convention. In 1838, Jungfernstieg turned into the primary road to be fixed with black-top. Today, this fabulous and generous promenade on the shores of the Binnenalster is one of the most exquisite shopping zones in Hamburg's downtown area.

While no longer the selective space of well off youngsters, Jungfernstieg still offers extravagance shopping at its best. Situated along the waterfront of the Binnenalster, you'll find conventional gem dealers, for example, Wempe and Bucherer just as extravagance shoe-producers like Geox and Lloyd. Take a stab at selective garments at Burberry, René Lezard or Beutin, or the multi-brand storage facility of Trend. 

In NIVEA's lead store you'll locate the whole scope of NIVEA items - and in NIVEA's own one of a kind 'Desert spring of unwinding' you may choose back rubs and spa benefits after an exceptional shopping binge. Other excellence items and aromas are offered by Douglas and Schwarzkopf. 

The acclaimed retail chain Alsterhaus, set up in 1912, is one of the city's most well known shopping goals with regards to top of the line style, beautifiers, home goods and the sky is the limit from there. Try not to miss the highest floor, where upmarket shopping for food in the midst of valuable teas, champagnes, rich chocolates and delicious fish is standing by!

Bistro Alex, situated inside the climatic Alsterpavillon, has been serving espressos 1799. Supporters come rushing to its extensive decks to appreciate wonderful perspectives over the Alster Lake, or Jungfernstieg, with its procession of rich bystanders. Close by, individuals line at the Warneke ice parlor when the sun is out. For an extravagant feasting experience, you can't turn out badly at the rooftop patio of the Fairmont Four Seasons Vier Jahreszeiten lodging. On water level, the Friesenkeller offers a superb perspective on the Fleet and serves dishes running from flavorful to modern. For an espresso and a fast chomp, the Dat Backhus pastry shop is strategically placed right on the Jungfernstieg U-Bahn exit.