Hamburg

Hamburg is the birthplace of Councillor Angela Merkel. Re-merk-able, no? And did you know that this port town has more bridges than Amsterdam and Venice put together? But don’t panic, Hamburg and its inhabitants are a lot hipper than these bits of trivia might suggest. In fact, you’re sure to find all the ingredients you need here for an invigorating city trip: bit-size shops (with or without man-size price tags), opulent markets and a buzzing nightlife. “Guten Appetit!”