Sebastiana Turra

Hamburg

Spotter since 2016

About me

About me
I was born in Hamburg and like all Hamburgers, I am very proud of my “perl“. During high school and university, I lived in the U.S. and in Spain and during these times I’ve met many great people from all over the world. I love visiting them to explore their countries from their local perspective and I would love to give you the same experience in Hamburg and share all my favorite places with you!

Whenever I travel to new places, I’m on the hunt for the hidden treasures only locals know of. Cute cafés, special bars, restaurants with delicious local food, cool clubs or simply spots that aren’t listed in a guide.

Apart from travelling, I love vernissages, picnics, soap bubbles, cooking, small concerts and street music, dandelions, endless discussions about anything in the world, working on creative projects, strawberries, rainbows and watching plays in the theatre.

Why Hamburg?
For me, Hamburg is the perfect combination of maritime, traditional parts and alternative, cosmopolitan, hipster and international influences. We have really urban areas like the Sternschanze or St. Pauli and almost countryside-like, peaceful areas around the outer Alster – within a couple of minutes, you can skip between worlds. Plus, the illuminated harbor by night is just incredibly beautiful, I fall in love with it every single time.

Even after living in this city for so many years, there are always new hidden places to discover, so it never gets boring.

Where can you find me online?

My spots (46)

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Chapeau! – Aperitifs by the water, cheers to summer

"Chapeau" in Hamburg is a bar with a huge, newly built terrace on a channel, a nice romantic spot next to the water with true local vibes.

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Bars
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Restaurants

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Sebastiana

Turra

Feb 4, 2025
Berta Emil Richard Schneider Hamburg

Berta Emil Richard Schneider – No Schnickschnack

"Berta Emil Richard Schneider" in Hamburg is a new restaurant that boasts traditional recipes with new twists. Any time of day, it's got your back.

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Bars
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Restaurants

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Sebastiana

Turra

Feb 4, 2025
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Schauspielhaus – Modern theater in classic ambience

"Schauspielhaus", in Hamburg, built in 1899, is the biggest spoken theater in Germany. It has a posh, antique stage and a minimal one. Great performances.

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Art & culture
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Theaters

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Sebastiana

Turra

Feb 2, 2025
Schwanenwik Hamburg

Schwanenwik – Popular park by the outer Alster

"Schwanenwik" Hamburg is a popular area to hang out right by the Alster's waters. I enjoy the people playing sports & having a picnic there, or those who..

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Relaxing

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Sebastiana

Turra

Feb 1, 2025
Affenfaust Gallery Hamburg

Affenfaust Gallery – Art at the Kiez

"Affenfaust Gallery" is one of my favorite Hamburg galleries, mostly with urban art. It's located on the Kiez, one of the city's more alternative areas...

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Art & culture

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Sebastiana

Turra

Feb 1, 2025
KEMP's English Pub Hamburg

KEMP's English Pub – Live music and English beer

"KEMP's English Pub" Hamburg is a great bar to visit for a nice, cold English beer in a relaxed, down to earth, original atmosphere. I recommend that...

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Bars
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Music
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Restaurants

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Sebastiana

Turra

Feb 1, 2025
Café Deike Hamburg

Café Deike – Feels just like home

"Café Deike" Hamburg is one of my favorite cafés in my neighborhood. It is the perfect place for a relaxed coffee -and cake- date with your friends, a...

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Art & culture
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Coffee & tea

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Sebastiana

Turra

Feb 1, 2025
Frau Möller Hamburg

Frau Möller – Tasty typical Hamburg labskaus!

"Frau Möller" is an old restaurant and pub in Hamburg's St. Georg. Whenever I go there, I always order the same dish - their labskaus. You should really...

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Bars
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Restaurants

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Sebastiana

Turra

Feb 1, 2025

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