Königstraße 4, 22767 Hamburg · Reeperbahn 3 minutes on foot, the main station 10 minutes by S-Bahn · underground car park with direct access to the hotel.
Until 1864, Altona belonged to the Danish crown — and the Königstraße was its boulevard.
The king lived here. When the Danish monarchs travelled through the Duchy of Holstein, they took up residence on the Königstraße — for them, Altona was the second most important city in the realm after Copenhagen.
The old Altona town hall and the first Altona hospital both stood along this street. The Altona City Theatre (pictured) only arrived in 1876 · by then the Danish era was already over.
That, of all places, a Danish hotelier should run his hotel right here is no coincidence · it is a homecoming.
A route tried and tested by the owner · six stops, around three hours, always close to the water.
Begin the day with a good cup of coffee in the lounge. Then turn right out of the door, straight across the road and through the park · towards the harbour and the Elbe.
Egon's tip: Early Sunday morning is the loveliest time · the city still belongs to the early risers.
Every Sunday this place buzzes with life. Live music, dancing locals and market stalls with everything your heart could wish for · from fresh fruit and flowers to fish and regional specialities. A real taste of Hamburg.
Egon's tip: Be there before 9:30 am · that's when it's busiest, and the market crier will talk you into the best fish roll going.
Follow the Elbe, always keeping to the water's edge. You'll pass little beaches and beautiful old houses, with the huge container ships gliding slowly by in view. Nature, harbour and big city · all at once.
Egon's tip: Slip off your shoes for a moment and dip your feet in the Elbe · a touch of the North Sea right in the middle of the city.
Take a break right down by the water. Enjoy lunch at the Lotsenhaus or at Hoppes · or simply a glass of wine while the ships sail past.
Egon's tip: It pays to book ahead · on Sundays the tables right on the Elbe go quickly.
Along the way you'll meet the Alter Schwede · a gigantic boulder from the Ice Age, unearthed when the Elbe was deepened and today one of the river's quirkier landmarks. On the way back you'll head through Ottensen · one of Hamburg's cosiest quarters, with small shops, cafés and a genuine neighbourhood feel.
Egon's tip: In Ottensen it's worth wandering into the little side streets · that's where you'll find the loveliest cafés that aren't in any guidebook.
And just like that, you're home again. Treat yourself to a good cup of coffee and a slice of warm apple strudel in the lounge · or raise a glass to the day with a cool draught beer. A lovely walk · and welcome home to the EGON HOTEL.
Egon's tip: Tired feet? There's always a free spot on the lounge sofa.Location photos via Wikimedia Commons · Alter Schwede © Hannes Grobe/AWI, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Container ship on the Elbe © hummelhummel, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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12 insider spots, hand-picked by Egon · as a PDF to print out or a map for your phone.
