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140 | DESTINATION GUIDES Hamburg Germany DIALLING CODE +49 CURRENCY € FROM THE AIRPORT Visit the Europcar desk on arrival for special easyJet infl ight rates. Holiday Taxis (easyJet.holiday taxis.com) take you from home to the airport, then city or destination. The journey to the city centre takes UP TO €50 Restaurante Picasso (14 Rathausstrasse, tel: 040 326 548) Popular for business lunches, this Spanish bistro in the city centre excels at daily tapas specials, fresh fi sh and tender Argentine beef. EXCLUSIVE Das Seepferdchen am Hafen (212 Grosse Elbstrasse, tel: 040 3861 6749) Awash with cluedup thirtysomethings, this restaurant features the freshest catch of the day and white linen-covered tables punctuated with retro seats and communal benches. AFTER DARK LOW KEY Jacob’s Bar (401–403 Elbchaussee, tel: 040 822 550) With its warm, wood-panelled confi nes, the bar of the sumptuous Hotel Jacob lies along the River Elbe and features harbour panoramas and bespoke cocktails. LIVE MUSIC Elbe 76 (60 Bismarkstrasse, tel: 040 400 235) At this much-loved hangout in Hoheluft, the after-work crowd nip into this eclectically decorated basement that pulsates with a chill-out groove late into the night. LATE & LIVELY Club la Nuit (145B–D Grosse Elbstrasse, tel: 040 3803 7730) Decked out with a stateof-the-art sound system and the city’s crème de la crème, this is one of Hamburg’s hottest venues. THIS MONTH SHOP Escape the bracing winter chill by making for one of the many covered passages that lattice the city centre, including the Hamburger Hof, Alte Post, Bleichenhof and Alster arcades. SEE Join in the festivities at Hamburg’s Christmas markets, which kick off during the fi rst week of December. Among the best are those located at Gänsemarkt and Mönckebergstrasse; like the rest, they feature food stalls, wine stands and artisanal purveyors. GO The neorenaissance Rathaus, or city hall, has soaring towers, an awe-inspiring ornamental façade, a prominent clock tower and vast courtyard with a market. ESCAPE What else is there to do in Germany, except visit Christmas markets and enjoy hot sausages and mulled wine in the freezing cold? Lübeck, under an hour from Hamburg, has one of Germany’s best Christmas markets and is a must-visit in December. Dating back to the 12th century, this UNESCO World Heritage Site features one of Europe’s largest preserved Old Towns. TAXI TAXI 20 minutes and costs about €22. S1 S-Bahn trains run every 10 minutes from 4.29am until just after midnight on weekdays; and from 7.30am at the weekend. BON APPETIT UP TO €15 Alsterhaus (16–20 Jungfernstieg, tel: 040 3571 1246) Dine in the city’s premier department store which features a top-fl oor buffet food court as well as a Champagne and cheese bar. UP TO €30 Abendmahl (6 Hein Köllisch Platz, tel: 040 312 758) Situated in the heart of trendy Kiez, this convivial eatery serves price-wise international fare to colourful gentry. NO WAY! The port of Hamburg is Europe’s second-largest port and also one of its most historic, dating back some 820 years. Farhad Heydari Helsinki Finland DIALLING CODE +358 CURRENCY € FROM THE AIRPORT Visit the Europcar desk on arrival for special easyJet infl ight rates. Holiday Taxis (easyJet.holiday taxis.com) take you from home to the airport, then city or destination. The journey to the centre costs €30 and takes 30 minutes. Route 615 leaves for Rautatientori every 10–30 minutes. Tickets: €4. BON APPETIT UP TO €15 Mt. Everest (12A Luotsikatu, tel: 09 622 1996) Simplydecorated Everest is an excellent lunch option, offering lots of vegetarian dishes made in Nepalese-Indian style with a Finnish twist. UP TO €30 Teatteri Wine and Deli (2 Pohjoisespla, tel: 09 6128 5000) Part of a large wine, dine and dance complex, this venue has minimalist interiors and serves up some of the best salads in the city. UP TO €50 Elite (22 Et Hesperiankatu, tel: 09 6128 5200) Bohemian Elite is a peaceful and upmarket joint, perfect for a quiet meal. The restaurant’s hearty classics such as tauno palo (steak with creamed onions) will keep your warm. EXCLUSIVE Savoy (14 Eteläesplanadi, tel: 09 6128 5300) Overlooking the beautiful Esplanadi, this restaurant has long been one of Helsinki’s favourites. Enjoy some of Finland’s best organic produce. AFTER DARK LOW KEY Bar Nolla (21 Pohjoinen Rautatienkatu, tel: 09 440 120) This sleek and funky school-like café is a good place to catch up with friends before going to a club. LIVE MUSIC Bar Loose (21 Annankatu, tel: 09 586 1819) One of the main hangouts CHRISTMAS MARKET SHOP Under the red tents of St Thomas’ Christmas Market in Esplanadi Park, you can eat and shop to your heart’s content. Bursting with gift ideas, it’s perfect for last-minute presents. Pop along from 7–20 December. DON’T BE LOST FOR WORDS ON HOLIDAY! Download a mobile phrasebook for Italian, French, Spanish or German simply by texting: 1. text Spanish EJ to 60300 2. text Italian EJ to 60300 3. text German EJ to 60300 4. text French EJ to 60300 *Guides cost £1.50 plus normal UK / roaming costs. Will work on most colour screen phones. Download requires internet connection. of the local rock’n’roll crowd, Bar Loose has always been a good alternative for those trying to avoid cheesy Christmas parties. LATE & LIVELY Cuba Cafe & Party Room (4 Erottajankatu) Trendy Cuba is quite a small nightclub with bright pop art interiors and some of the best mojitos in town. THIS MONTH SEE Catch the New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Senate Square. There’s children’s entertainment early on, followed by live musicians and dancers, and the grand fi nale is a fantastic fi rework display from 11pm. GO Helsinki’s most attractive district come Christmas is the brightly decorated Aleksanterinkatu. There’s a maze of streets which house numerous historic buildings and restaurants full of festive spirit. ESCAPE If enjoying Finland’s great outdoors at 0°C isn’t your cup of tea, relax in the tropically warm fountains, jacuzzis and saunas of Serena Aqua Park, just 20km from the city. There are plenty of activities for the kids too, with water slides and pools (10 Nuijamiestentie, Espoo). NO WAY! The small fi shing town of Helsinki became Finland’s capital city in 1812. Evgenia Ivanova 00000 EPHONE MAN 150x28 Banner.i1 1 15/4/09 12:57:00
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