Germany
Strand Pauli is one of several beach clubs in Hamburg with a great view of the River Elbe. Near Landungsbrueken just 15 minutes from the Hauptbahnhof, Hamburg's central train station. Here you will find good music, German beer and food direct from the barbecue. Relax on comfortable beach furniture under palm trees with your toes in the sand, which is brought each summer from the North Sea coast.
www.strandpauli.de
Hafenstrasse 89, 20359 Hamburg
+49(0)163 - 733 58 32
Google map: bit.ly/gY6A7t
Where Hamburg goes to the seaside: Northern Germany's biggest beach -- a seemingly endless beach which is over a mile wide in places. Try your hand at landyachting, windsurfing, kitesurfing, riding or simply walking on a beach. Or just sit in a traditional Strandkorb -- a 'beach basket' which is a combination windbreaker and armchair -- chill out and enjoy the view.
On the North Sea coast about 100 miles northwest of Hamburg.
www.st.peter-ording-nordsee.de/information-in-english.html
Vibrant part of Hamburg with interesting shops and laid-back multicultural population. In walking distance to the river Elbe with its lovely beach where you are always sure to find people BBQ-ing (weather permitting).
Get yourself a day ticket or group day ticket for public transportation, which is phenomenal. S-Bahn (underground) stop Altona is what you want.
If you're having problems, don't be afraid to ask someone! Contrary to what many believe, the Hamburgers are quite fond of the English, and almost everyone speaks English, so no worries. Have fun.
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