wein.plus
Attention
You are using an old browser that may not function as expected.
For a better, safer browsing experience, please upgrade your browser.

Log in Become a Member

Hamburg is known as the "Gateway to the World." Anke Sademann discovered an open, urban, and sophisticated wine culture in the city on the Elbe, where the whole world feels at home. If you want to explore new territory, you are in the right place.

Hamburg has a centuries-old tradition as a Free Hanseatic City. The harbor and the trade of goods from all over the world have shaped it anew for centuries. Today, tourists come for attractions such as the Elbphilharmonie, the infamous St. Pauli district, the fish market, the container port, and much more in the city with almost two million inhabitants. In addition to art, theater, music, and culture, Hamburg also maintains a culinary tradition that is both traditional and urban and cosmopolitan. In the city shaped by beer and grain, wine has long played an important role. Thus, there is much for wine lovers to discover - surprises included. Because who would suspect that wine grows at the harbor so far north? This unusual vineyard is therefore our first tip. 

 

Hamburg Vineyard

At the U- and S-Bahn station Landungsbrücken (U3, S1, and S3), below the youth hostel

Neither visitors, long-time Hamburg residents, "Quiddjes" (newcomers), nor hipsters tire of strolling along the Landungsbrücken and admiring the northern German harbor skyline. The most beautiful view is from the freely accessible Hamburg Vineyard, the "Stintfang," which is located above the elevated train exit (image above). Based on a cooperation with Stuttgart, five exiled Swabians, the Stintfang winemakers, along with other volunteer supporters, tend to the 99 vines. The Regent vines defy the dry city soil on the former city wall with drip irrigation. As a citizen project, about 40 bottles of 0.375 liters will be auctioned off at a ceremony for social purposes during the first harvest in 2025. Upon request, winemaker Ekkehart Opitz leads tours of the northernmost urban vineyard.

 

 

Anke Sademann

Bridge 10

Bridge 10, 20359 Hamburg

April to October: Mon-Sat 10-22 hours; Sun 9-22 hours
November to March: Mon-Sat: 10-20 hours; Sun 9-20 hours
Upper deck: From Easter to mid-October, daily from 11 hours in good weather

Want a good glass of wine with fresh fish and the best harbor view? The Bismarck herring in a bun with Grauburgunder at "Bridge 10" is the favorite address of the Hanseatic people on the harbor promenade. At the last landing bridge there is the trendiest fish sandwich stand in the city.

 

 

Anke Sademann

Kinfelts Kitchen & Wine – the wine heaven next to the Elphi

Am Kaiserkai 56, 20457 Hamburg / HafenCity

Mon, Wed-Sat 17-23 hours, Sun 13-23 hours

The "Kinfelts" is located in the futuristic counterpart – the "HafenCity." The minimalist glass cube wine restaurant at Kaiserkai is in sight of the Elbphilharmonie. As the evening sky reflects in the facade of the new landmark, affectionately called "Elphi," surprising wines flow into the glasses. "As the Gateway to the World at the Hamburg Harbor, we play with a colorful selection of wines," Maximilian Wilm states quickly and pointedly. The wine expert, known for his eloquence through his podcast "Saufgesabbel mit Kirill," complements the Franco-Asian fusion cuisine of Kirill Kinfelt with 600 positions. Six nationalities are represented in the kitchen. At the "Best Sommelier in Germany 2019," smoked eel meets green apple and White Ghana sweet potato, accompanied by delicate smoky notes of the Santorini volcanic wine Argyros Assyrtiko Estate. Wilm's team consists of four sommeliers. 50 open wines – from five-euro table wine to 169-euro rarity glass – are available for open serving. With the vanilla-rhubarb parfait, Germany's only Gewürztraminer selection from pergola cultivation is served. By now, Wilm also reveals himself as a fan of sparkling wines -- and brings out an 18-liter bottle of vintage Madeira from the year 1991.

 

 

Anke Sademann

Wine Tavern Zur Traube – fresh breeze in the oldest wine tavern in the city

Karl-Theodor-Straße 4, 22765 Hamburg-Ottensen

Thu 18-23 hours, Fri, Sat 17-00 hours, Sun 12-23 hours

Theres Neuhaus and Kris Haas have long been a well-rehearsed food & wine duo and have extensive resumes with shared stations in (very) upscale gastronomy. Now they are making their own thing with a bouquet of experience: As the new operators of Hamburg's oldest wine tavern "Zur Traube" in Ottensen, the Chemnitz native and the Frankfurter bring fresh wind, Francophile fine dining cuisine, and an exquisite wine list to the 100-year-old, museum-aesthetic establishment. Delicately green-yellow and glowing at night, the hand-blown glass grapes hang imposingly over the entrance to this parallel world of wine. The host couple wants to pamper their guests uncompromisingly on their own terms. The quality products and rare wines find their way to the plate and glass through a supplier network that has grown over the years. Theres cooks innards in French perfection. One can taste the love and the rare art of cooking in the sauces. Kris serves the great classics undeterred by all trendy currents, loves Bordeaux, and eloquently references every drop without being pretentious.

 

 

Anke Sademann

Witwenball – dance in the glass

Weidenallee 20, 20357 Hamburg-Eimsbüttel

Tue-Sat from 18 hours, kitchen until 22:30 hours; Sun from 17 hours, kitchen until 21:30 hours
Wine sale: Tue-Sun from 17 hours

Where in the 1920s guests were invited to dance in the rooms of the "Witwenball," today Julia and Axel Bode invite you to swirl your wine glass. In their wine-loving living room, in the cozy district of Eimsbüttel, one drinks and eats with much neighborhood character. That the former photographer and the former advertising professional not only celebrate the aesthetics of the interior but also good wine is evident from the 250-position strong wine list, 30 of which are open. The restaurateur from Bremen has a knack for extraordinary, mostly biodynamic wines from unknown producers from Germany, France, and Austria. With the fine German-French cuisine, there are Pinot Noir and Riesling in their full spectrum. Since Axel Bode's wife Julia only drinks sparkling wine, the selection of organic winemaker champagnes is exquisite – and can be enjoyed with a sparkling fair price-performance ratio.

 

 

Anke Sademann

Kleinhuis' Bistro & Wine Trade and Rooftop Terrace – up to 18 degrees, it goes to the roof

In Hotel Baseler Hof, Fehlandtstraße 26, 20354 Hamburg

Wed-Sun 17-23 hours

In the Neustadt, Hamburg's fine district between Binnen- and Außenalster near the promenade Jungfernstieg and the Colonnaden, one meets Hamburg's longest-serving sommelier at lunchtime. The native Hanseatic Peter Pickern (in the picture) recently celebrated 45 years in business – of which 25 years as the wine manager. The wine eminence has left his mark on the cozy refuge in the basement of the over one hundred-year-old Baseler Hof hotel. At "Kleinhuis," there are still classics and unusual wines from all over Europe. Germany is represented with Burgundy border wines from Kaiserstuhl, as well as from Ruhr and Mosel. The winemakers known to Peter Pickern still come personally to legendary tastings. New: In good weather and above a temperature of 18 degrees, the wine bar moves to the roof on the eighth floor. Here, there is significantly more Italy in the glass, such as Pinot Grigio and Franciacorta. Initiated by the Italian F&B manager Fabrizio Viano, his wife Caroline serves antipasti there. The Italophile terrace is the charming contrast to the dignified Hanseatic hotel. The view over Hamburg's skyline is dreamy and is considered a secret tip that even Hamburg residents still have to discover.

 

 

Anke Sademann

Südhang and Scarpovino – shoes, wine, and snacks

Susannenstraße 29, 20357 Hamburg

Mon-Sat from 18 hours

The cozy wine bar "Südhang" is located in the Schanzenviertel above "Scarpovino," a store where shoes and affordable quality wines can be purchased. 15 open and 30 bottled wines plus four monthly changing theme wines are available à la carte with snacks and a three-course menu on the first floor.

 

 

Anke Sademann

Vineyard – warehouse in chalet style

Osterstraße 92, 20259 Hamburg

Wine bar: Mon-Sat 17-23 hours
Wine trade: Mon 10:30-19 hours, Tue-Sat 10:30-23 hours

This hybrid of wine shop, wholesale, bar, and bistro with summer garden and fireplace chalet ambiance in the middle of a warehouse is particularly charming. At long, rustic wooden tables and wooden logs on the wall, one enjoys regional-Mediterranean bistro cuisine and bottled wines at warehouse prices – plus corkage fee for the sommelier service of the young, promoted wine talents.

 

Wine Shop St. Pauli – good wine in the middle of the Kiez

Paul-Roosen-Straße 29 22767 Hamburg

Mon-Fri 14-22 hours, Sat 12-22 hours

Hamburg's trendy wine scene naturally meets "in the Kiez." Hostess and sommelier Stephanie Döring is the soul of the Hamburg institution. Wine is enjoyed with snacks or purchased on the go. Don't miss the winemaker and theme nights.

 

Der Bocksbeutel - Vinothek – the Franconian wine mission station

Colonnaden 54, 20354 Hamburg

Mon-Sat 13-19 hours, Sundays and holidays 15-19 hours

The "veteran of the Hamburg wine scene" is situated under the historic arcades of the Colonnaden. It is considered a "mission station for Franconian wines," which mostly come from ecologically working top wineries. All wines are also served by the glass according to Franconian tradition.

 

W die Weinbar – great wines, small bar

Dorotheenstraße 180, 22299 Hamburg

Mon-Sat from 18:00 hours

The very well-stocked wine bar brings the great wine world to the tranquil Winterhude by the Außenalster. Some character wines from small producers are only available in this small bar with W.

 

Wine Economy Kleines Jacob – red-white-red on the Elbe

Elbchaussee 404, 22609 Hamburg

Mon-Sat 12-23 hours, Sun 12-21:30 hours

The over 200-year-old 5-star hotel Louis C. Jacob on Elbchaussee is one of the best houses in Hamburg. Its alpine-Austrian and very cozy riverside wine economy is all the more approachable. From snacks to Kaiserschmarrn, one feels like in a Hanseatic-style Heurigen. The wine list is red-white-red with top wines from all good regions of the Alpine Republic, much of it available by the glass.

Related Magazine Articles

View All
More
More
More
More
More
More
More
More
More
More

EVENTS NEAR YOU

PREMIUM PARTNERS