Matthias Claudius Marcus

Hamburg

Spotter since 2015

About me

About me
I have always enjoyed exploring exciting cities. And discovering the hidden gems, charms and the character of each place I've visited or lived in.

I like cities much more than I like the countryside. I'd much rather have a cocktail in a Bangkok Skybar than be on a beach on some remote Island. It is an urban wanderlust.

The best part of every city vacation, are the little glances I can take into the lives of my peer group members, thanks to this network. So, I visit their favorite spots, walk through their neighborhoods and drink their coffee and ask myself: Why not live HERE?

As a lawyer, a father and a curious human being, I will happily share my Hamburg discoveries with you, so you can ask yourself the same question.

Why Hamburg?
Hamburg is simply beautiful by any standard, like postcard-eye-candy-beauty. Hamburg has always had a lively music scene and a pretty great alternative culture and attitude. By no means it is as big or as hip as, for instance, Berlin and that is very likable.

But it is big enough to find members of your peer-group, who thrive to make this city a little better. Be it as customers, consumers or entrepreneurs.

In a rather small area, you can find a ton of really innovative shops, bars and cafés and some incredible urban hideaways. And everything is just a bike-cruise away. And why not take a boat?

It might not be a Metropolis. It is just a charming, small-scale Big City with a lot of good people in it. And that just works for me.

Where can you find me online?
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My spots (21)

The Walrus Bar Hamburg

The Walrus Bar

Treasure island

"The Walrus Bar" Hamburg won't become a museum - instead, it has a whole different, young cocktail culture. It seems like it's the city's hot Tinder point.

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Bars

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Matthias

Claudius Marcus

Apr 18, 2025
Bootsanleger Rabenstrasse Hamburg

Bootsanleger Rabenstrasse

The great outdoors

"Bootsanleger Rabenstrasse" is a little wooden pier on the banks of Hamburg's Alster. I just love it for a few hours of city relaxation...

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Relaxing

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Matthias

Claudius Marcus

Apr 18, 2025
Goldbekmarkt Hamburg

Goldbekmarkt

Farmer's market with a view

"Goldbekmarkt" in Hamburg is a typical farmer's market near the water. The best thing about it is the location but I also love wandering around the stalls.

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Shopping

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Matthias

Claudius Marcus

Apr 18, 2025
PERLE Store Hamburg

PERLE Store

The best of all worlds

"PERLE Store" Hamburg, in the 'new' Neustadt, is like this cool Tumblr or Pinterest blog you always wish you had, in the form of a clothes and gifts shop.

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Art & culture
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Shopping

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Matthias

Claudius Marcus

Apr 18, 2025
Bistro Carmagnole Hamburg

Bistro Carmagnole

Tout le monde

"Bistro Carmagnole" Hamburg is protected by a holy oath: never tell tourists about this restaurant. And I get it... but for you, I'm making an exception.

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Bars
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Restaurants

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Matthias

Claudius Marcus

Apr 18, 2025
Holthusenbad Hamburg

Holthusenbad

Who needs Budapest?

The "Holthusenbad" in Hamburg might be one of the most beautiful spa swimming pools in Germany. My tip: come here in the evening: less kids, less noise...

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Relaxing

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Matthias

Claudius Marcus

Apr 18, 2025
Savoy Hamburg

Savoy

Original movies in a great theater

"Savoy" in Hamburg was reopened and our cinephile hearts have finally found respite. Not only is it beautiful: it is a really well-equipped cinema!

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Cinema
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Theaters

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Matthias

Claudius Marcus

Apr 18, 2025
Thomas i Punkt Hamburg

Thomas i Punkt

Classic & local wear

"Thomas i Punkt" Hamburg, a family of stores, were established in the '70s & were THE go-to for fashion. Now they've scaled down but are still spectacular.

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Shopping

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Matthias

Claudius Marcus

Apr 18, 2025
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