Neustadt - the New Town and City Center

Neustadt (New Town) is the part of the city center that is situated northwest of Rathausmarkt. It is similar to Altstadt in its character, a mix of old and modern. Jungfernstieg, Colonnaden, Neuer Wall and Alsterarkaden are really exclusive addresses on this side.

Alsterarkaden is a nice arcade with exclusive shops and cafés. It is inspired by Venice. Alsterarkaden was built after the great fire in 1842.

The column at Alsterarkaden.

Hugo Boss is one of the brand stores in Alsterarkaden.

The open-air restaurants in Alsterarkaden.

Some of the expensive stores of Alsterarkaden.

A statue of Che Guevara.

The almost Venetian Alsterfleet towards Steigenberger Hotel.

Neuer Wall is a street, parallel to Alsterfleet canal, next to Rathausmarkt, with many exclusive brand stores. Some examples:

Neuer Wall towards Rathausmarkt.

Neuer Wall is the most expensive street in Hamburg.

This old tower is under renovation.

Bleichenfleet canal.

Binnenalster lake seen from Jungfernstieg.

Fast speed train (ICE) at Lombardbrücke, that divides Binnenalster from Aussenalster.

Alsterhaus, Hamburg's premier department store, is located in a jugend building. It is located at the famous Jungfernstieg.

Jungfernstieg is the exclusive street that goes parallel with the lake Binnenalster. Hamburger Hof is a grand building that hosts shopping arcade and hotel.

Hamburger Hof is a grand building that hosts shopping arcade and hotel.

Heine Haus and Streit´s Haus at Jungfernstieg.

Prien-haus.

Jungfernstieg with views of Binnenalster.

Colonnaden (The Colonnade), an exclusive pedestrian street that goes from Jungfernstieg to Planten und Blumen, with an arcade supported by pillars.

The arcade at Colonnaden. Very relaxed.

There are many small specialst shops at Colonnaden.

A brutalist office building at Colonnaden.

Gustav-Mahler-Platz.

The end of Colonnaden at the park Planten und Blumen.

Stephansplatz.

Odd sculptures in Dammtorpark.

Casino Esplanade at Stephansplatz, next to the entrance to the park Planten und Blumen.