Hamburg And Amsterdam

[2006alfie]

can anyone give me any advice on these ports specifically how close to the city centres are the Cruise terminals are they within walking distance. We are doing a Christmas Markets cruise on Adonia in December and would prefer to do these markets on our own with more time than an excursion allows. Appreciate any advice as to walking, taxis or Public Transport.

[Boris+]

Hi,

Firstly Hamburg - there are two terminals; Altona and Hafen City. Hafen City is closer to the city centre, but both are walkable to the town centre if that is what you are looking for. In Hamburg, maybe head for the Michel Church and there you will find the Krameramptstuben which is just about the oldest buildings left after WW2 - they are right close to the one end of the church. If you don't fancy walking, there are loads of regular water bus services whizzing around.

For both destinations, look at whatsinport.com .

Mostly in Amsterdam the berth used could be right by the main station - the other terminal has a regular bus service. If you are berthed right in the city, it's easy walking distance, and there's the usual hoho bus etc if you don't fancy walking.

Have a great time.

Em

[2006alfie]

Thank you Boris, that's very interesting. Reading up on Hamburg and it would seem that the main market is in the town hall square which looks walkable on the map.

[Dancing Queen]

Hi alfie the main Xmas market in Hamburg is easily walkable , we've done the Xmas Market cruise a few times and imo Hamburg is one of the best lots of atmosphere you will love it.

[Manoverboard]

Hamburg is ok-ish but Medieval Luneburg is a whole lot better when it comes to Christmas Market ambience ... P&O do ( did ) a trip Xmas 2012.

Also consider delightful Lubeck.

[2006alfie]

Thanks everyone for that advice.

[lioness]

There is a boat on the canal in Amsterdam which you can catch fairly close to the dock. That's what we did.

[gfwgfw]

Hey Ho

If you are into Red Lights etc etc etc

Both on an equal par

The Much Traveled Giant of Cerne Abbas
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