Hamburg Promotes Districts Off the Tourist Path

Hamburg, Germany's largest port city, is promoting an alternative scene away from the beaten tourist track. The Schanzenviertel, Ottensen, St. Georg and Karolinenviertel districts feature off-beat shopping. At the Flohschanze, a popular bric-a-brac and antiques markets, people flock to its stalls every Saturday. The Lockengeloet Store uses soldering irons and welding torches to create one-off items from materials that are usually consigned to the rubbish -- discarded vacuum cleaners become floor lamps and VHS cases become key racks. The Karolinenviertel is a treasure trove for collectors of vinyl records. The Karolinenviertel, in particular, is packed with studios and showrooms where designers produce exclusive collections. Second-hand stores are also in vogue. Hot Dogs is one of the best places in the city to find vintage items, whether it's an original Adidas jacket from the 1980s or unworn classic sneakers from yesteryear. For more information, visit www.hamburg-tourism.de.

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