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)

Mikkels Hamburg

Mikkels

Sugar in the morning!

"Mikkels" in Hamburg is a cute little cafe. I immediately fell in love with its adorable interior and all the little details. Get lost in cake paradise!

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Sebastiana

Turra

Feb 16, 2025

Tauschhaus

Clean out and exchange!

"Tauschhaus" in Hamburg (exchange house) is THE PLACE to get rid of everything you don't need but someone else might still enjoy! Great neighborhood spot.

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Art & culture
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Shopping

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Sebastiana

Turra

Feb 13, 2025
Baakenpark Hamburg

Baakenpark

A little oasis in the HafenCity

"Baakenpark" in Hamburg is in HafenCity one of the biggest architectural projects in Europe. This recreation area is one of the new gems being formed...

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Relaxing

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Sebastiana

Turra

Feb 13, 2025

Mexiko Strasse Taquería

Buen provecho!

"Mexiko Strasse Taquería" in Hamburg really reminds me of the food I had next to the Mexican border. Their tacos aren't the same you'll find everywhere...

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Restaurants

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Sebastiana

Turra

Feb 12, 2025

Thalia Theater

Great contemporary theater

The "Thalia Theater" in Hamburg offers progressive plays as well as lectures, concerts and other projects, including an international café. Great art hub.

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Art & culture
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Theaters

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Sebastiana

Turra

Feb 7, 2025

Oberhafenkantine

Experience old harbor traditions

"Oberhafenkantine" is a true Hamburg original. It's the only harbor canteen still working. But it's not just the unique feel - I also really love its food!

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Coffee & tea
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Restaurants

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Sebastiana

Turra

Feb 7, 2025

Public Coffee Roasters

Maritime third-wave coffee

"Public Coffee Roasters" in Hamburg sees their coffee as an artform. They have their roasting facility on a boat on the Elbe, and then comes the latte art.

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Sebastiana

Turra

Feb 7, 2025

Kraftwerk Bille

Where industry meets art

"Kraftwerk Bille" is one of Hamburg's oldest power plants fully restored and converted into a beautiful setting for artistic projects w/ an excellent cafe!

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Art & culture

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Sebastiana

Turra

Feb 7, 2025

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