Hamburg for beginners
As a tourist visiting Hamburg, you share the city with its locals for a weekend. Therefore, it is only right to try to blend in, get acquainted with the local customs and habits, and understand the peculiarities that give the metropolis its unique vibe.
Forget ‘Guten Tag’
If you learned German, forget all about the greetings ‘Guten Tag’, ‘Guten Morgen’ or ‘Guten Abend’. In Hamburg, only one short little word is needed – ‘Moin’. No matter what time of day, this greeting fits in every situation.
Tipping?
Please do. Even though there is no rule about the acceptable amount to tip, most people tip in restaurants and bars. Many simply round off the bill to the next euro – or add a couple more if you’re especially happy with the service.
SOS Germany
Of course, we hope that you won’t need this paragraph but if you do need emergency help on your Hamburg trip, dial 112. As with many European countries, the 112 will get you through to the fire brigade and ambulance services. If you need to call the police, dial 110 instead.
If your passport gets stolen or if you need to reach your country’s authorities for any other reason, you can head to your country’s consulate. The British one, for example, can be found on Alsterufer 36, while the American one sits not far away, at Alsterufer 27/28.