Germany's Hamburg and the Luther Trail

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2016 | Hamburg, Germany’s mighty port city, has a gleaming skyline and a brisk creative energy. From there, we'll visit the Reformation sights of Erfurt and Wittenberg, and finish in wine-loving Würzburg. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #hamburg
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[@superclaytonable]

My mind is blown by how beautiful germany is.

[@GooseBurt]

Such a shame how it’s adopting socialist and globalist “ideals”

[@dataclast]

GooseBurt such a shame! If only a charismatic right wing leader came along to... oh wait we all know how well that went.

[@GooseBurt]

@@dataclast so the only alternative to globalism is a fascist? Wouldn't want to live in your brain.

[@GooseBurt]

dataclast sorry friend. I misinterpreted your statement. Much love

[@ProfTydrim]

@@GooseBurt German here: We don't adopt socialist ideals, we invented them. And our social market economy is the reason Germany is such a great place to live nowadays. The building up of global diplomatic cooperation is key in preventing the horrific consequences of a nationalistic world view. Nobody had to learn these lessons harder than germany, and we don't intend to do the same mistake twice.

[@BerlinerFolker]

I came to Hamburg with my family in November 1944, after fleeing from the eastern provinces. I vividly remember the first live theatre I experienced. It took place in the old air raid tower shown in this clip and about 1946 or so. Simply because it had been left standing. I left Hamburg in December 1956 for Australia, married a Kiwi girl and have spent most of my life in New Zealand. but I have been back to Hamburg on several occasions and enjoyed it every time.

[@neinnein9306]

seems dead now

[@antoniogualtieri8735]

@Robin Leijon n9 now vin m g nbb b

[@johnnymccloskey1583]

I came to Hamburger with my family in November 1944, after fleeing from the eastern provinces. I vividly remember the first live theatre I experienced. It took place in the old air raid tower shown in this clip and about 1946 or so. Simply because it had been left standing. I left Hamburger in December 1956 for Australia, married a Kiwi girl and have spent most of my life in New Zealand. but I have been back to Hamburger on several occasions and enjoyed it every time. read it carefully

[@bx8321]

Sounds like a life well lived sir. All the best from Berlin!

[@jenniferdonkin2664]

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[@ShallowDepression]

It's amazing to see how a country, such as Germany has pulled itself around so well after the war.

[@bosteve15]

ShallowDepression Yeah we are strong people🇩🇪💪🏼

[@ShallowDepression]

Greetings from England :)

[@Ozzy-tb3iq]

With American money.

[@thorsten8790]

@@Ozzy-tb3iq We wouldn't need your money anyways our nation was always greater then yours.

[@Ozzy-tb3iq]

@@thorsten8790 Jonas I am part German, I was just stating a fact. I'm glad Germany is back.

[@m19y29]

Nothing but love for German people

[@Escherichia2003]

'That's because, germans make a point to acknowledge the suffering they inflicted on others, when remembering their own suffering.' Never before have I heard a more truthful and emotional statement from a foreigner (no offense meant). thank you for that. It actually left me in tears. No kidding!

[@StanleyV64]

My German grandmother was born and raised in Hamburg. I love listening to her stories from her childhood, and going to the historic city with her. She recommended this video for me, and it was very informative; thank you!

[@heatherframpton9693]

I am currently watching this on Detroit Public TV. Thank you. 😁

[@GerdEichler]

Luther thankfully did NOT translate the Bible from Latin but used the original Hebrew and Greek source texts.

[@DennisMHenderson]

thankfully the world is still full of souless bimbos that worship toilet paper instead of the G0D

[@lordjesuschristhavemercyon3251]

Not thankfully.

[@erwinsator5142]

Thank's so much for this Video 🙋‍♂️ Greeting from Hamburg Germany..🇩🇪🇬🇧

[@kirouanemohamedamine7995]

Hallo, ich komme aus Algerien, um nach Deutschland zu heiraten

[@jaredchacon2645]

I became fascinated with germany and its culture after learning the language in hs, its been amazing to learn and while it may be oronoc given im a history major, i still appreciate the people of germany and how resilient they still are

[@ennykraft]

Pity there's no mention of my favorite place in Hamburg, the Minaturwunderland which is the largest model railway and on of the most popular tourist destinations in Germany.

[@ThomasLerch]

Very true it definitely is a must see !!!

[@hathawaydj1]

But thanks to your comment, I learned what it was. Thanks!

[@NeneSimone]

Well, Rick stated at the beginning that they'll be presenting the hidden gems in Hamburg.

[@johnnymccloskey1583]

you last name is kraft like the mac and cheese lol ha ha funnys lol funnys

[@ennykraft]

@@johnnymccloskey1583 how old are you? Five? Kraft is a common name here in Germany.

[@Dew2Much]

I love Germany, and hope to visit there! Liebe aus Amerika!

[@rayojp]

14:05 wow, the craftsmanship

[@JustPippaNY]

The best city in Germany! My family is from Hamburg and I've traveled there almost every year since I was three months old!

[@olivo-viejo]

Thank you for showing us Europe. It takes an American to show me the wonders of Europe! An outsider (is he really?) is often the best guide. I would love to take one of your tours! (From Antwerp, Belgium)

[@davidtracey9094]

Rene Van Eynde he seems like such a good guy

[@JoBikotch]

I believe a mix of local's tips and outsider's/tourist's tips is the best. A local might know many things to do, but sometimes fails to see the most obvious things, just because they're so common and outsider's might have a more enthusiastic view on things.But when it comes to restaurants, cafés, bars and nightlife I'd always trust the locals, because they just know way more places and can safe you from tourist traps.

[@teardrop-in-a-fishbowl]

@Rene Van Eynde, you live in one of THE greatest historical culture towns of Europe, which I would like to visit in the future. Who likes (European) history should absolutely visit Antwerp. Greetings to Belgium, neighbor!

[@DUNGSI27]

Germany is so beautiful wish I can visit sometime in the future

[@sodoffbaldrick3038]

My father also immigrated to the US from Hamburg in 1955. He sailed on the Maasdaam, on what was then the Holland Line, and 35 years later, when booking a cruise with Holland-America, he just casually mentioned this to the agent, and she gave him a discount for his "previous cruise" with them...lol

[@Ginkoman2]

thats so cool

[@Strayawayfelix]

Thank Rick for the sweet memories. I lived in Würzburg for three years and loved every second there, fortunately I moved to Heidelberg from there.

[@kazimahboob]

Thanks !! I don't have money to travel but I have Rick Steves' show!

[@xwiirastusx]

Maybe one day you will ;)

[@vlura613]

Haha same

[@MrAlpierce]

Thanx a Lot,Rick :-) to be in your Film at 7:04 ;-)

[@ricoespadilla9032]

Yessssss!!!! New Episodes!!! I love your show Rick. Watched every single one. Keep on traveling!

[@larryg7109]

I loved seeing Luther homeland. Thanks for showing it!!

[@georgeblack3185]

I went to an international school here for 2 years, and I have visited my aunt and uncle, here, Inge and Rolf, about 10 times, for about 2 weeks at a time :) since then!

[@helgatheoharis6527]

Hamburg is a most beautiful City.I was born in Hamburg,and I miss the City very much.Thank you for the fantastic tour,of my City,Hamburg.Helga

[@jakytube1]

I don't know since when I am having work days lunch and travel around with this guy, but I enjoyed every minute!! I am using his travel advices in Sevilla, Granada, Cordoba, Istanbul, and Egypt.

[@fireorb2]

So much beauty!

[@GeoScientist121]

It's truly awesome to know about Europe and your explanation is really great and interesting! Love from India

[@larciabella]

I like the fact that Rick is showing us cities off the beaten path .Thanx

[@sumankumarroychoudhury1180]

Thank you Rick. Your presentation is is enthralling. Hamburg has risen form the ashes like the proverbial Phoenix.More such video's are welcome.

[@joycegriesing9807]

My heritage is mainly German from both sides of my my family. I have been to Germany twice and I just love the country and the people. Still have many cousins living there and will be returning yet once again to see the cities that I have not seen plus the countryside.

[@onlybosslion9267]

On my Mum’s side her father and his family left for America. Hamburg was his birth place and he was 4 years old when his Family migrated to America.Also my mums side Maternal side , My grand parents.

[@MAttiqueMufti]

a mesmerizing visit to Hamburg, love this show keep on traveling!

[@raindropinparadise8212]

It’s nice to watch foreign documentaries about your home city hehe

[@johnnymccloskey1583]

Stellen Sie sich vor, Sie sind so gelangweilt, dass Sie etwas über Ihre eigene Stadt lernen müssen

[@raindropinparadise8212]

@@johnnymccloskey1583 ich hab seit März letzten Jahres nichts zu tun, habe meine komplette Netflix Watchlist durch geguckt und bin irgendwie hier gelandet, lassen Sie mich 🥲

[@johnnymccloskey1583]

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[@rockinresurrection6542]

@@johnnymccloskey1583 Man sollte über seine eigene Stadt nichts mehr lernen müssen, weil man bereits alles wissen sollte. Könnte mir vorstellen, dass Sie sich noch nie mit der Geschichte ihrer Heimat auseinandergesetzt haben

[@emycx9376]

New episodes yessssss thank you so much your series is wonderful !! i'm really looking forward to Romania and Bulgaria's full episodes. Thank you!!!

[@ulrichlehnhardt4293]

very interesting. I am glad you showed Erfurt. The city is totally underrated just because it is not on the major tourist trails. This video shows that Germany has more to offer than Rothenburg and Heidelberg (which is are both beautiful of course too)

[@richrol58]

Agreed! (Forgive me for quibbling, Rick, but "half-timbered, medieval town," really doesn't do Erfurt justice...)

[@callsigndd9ls897]

@@richrol58 I don't want to reduce the beauty of Erfurt either, but Quedlinburg is more of a real half-timbered town from the Middle Ages.

[@tonylee7714]

wonderful places

[@richwatson9990]

I love Germany

[@europeisthebestloveisblind5524]

Rich Watson but food is rubbish

[@clethraz.6467]

Are you crazy? German food is exquisit!

[@ooorukguy]

+Karl Hoffman Germans are very lucky...such a beautiful country

[@larciabella]

@@clethraz.6467 love the cuisine and wine!

[@bettyyyy261]

@@europeisthebestloveisblind5524 that is mean i am half german girl/ boy the food is tasty .

[@lukasschmidt6660]

A beautiful Video! You must also visit the West German state "North Rhine-Westphalia". Great and historic places like the Hermannsdenkmal, the Cologne Cathedral, the metropolises of the Ruhr area, the Aachen Cathedral, the Prinzipalmarkt in Münster, the Möhne dam, the Bonn Chancellor bungalow and the old town of Monschau are well worth seeing. A visit to North Rhine-Westphalia is always worthwhile. It would be nice if they would make a movie about this beautiful state. ;)

[@ProfTydrim]

On a clear day I can see the Hermannsdenkmal from my backyard

[@pamelastones4802]

Some of my paternal ancestors came from Hamburg to South Africa at the turn of the 19th century. 😊

[@JajarMekatz]

❤️ I'm living in Hamburg and i love Hamburg so much! ^__^ Unfortunately the weather in Hamburg always rain and never have real Summer !!! 😜🤣 And i love all of your VDO ! ❤️

[@HHIngo]

Gruß aus Rahlstedt! ;-)

[@amoahenock8641]

hi how are you doing

[@herbertbaz1417]

sounds perfect! just like London 😃

[@Rick2010100]

This depends on the global weather, in the 1980 and 2000´s Hamburg also had very hot summers with high temperatures, but in general Hamburg is in the north and as maritime weather. Berlin eg. is nearly on the same longitude ca. 300 km away, but has a totally different climate which much more continental and has much more extreme hot summers and hard winters.

[@hskim1990]

I loved Hamburg more than Paris or London

[@icekemp5693]

I visit here regularly. It's a friendly beautiful city. ❤️Hamburg.

[@anndeakin1508]

Humbug and. Luther area history a great tour of this part of what became Germany great tour thanks Rick.

[@victoriagunaw]

I’m going to Hamburg by a few hours, can’t wait 😹

[@jazrobean1]

Thanks again for what you do - - between your stuff and cab-view train rides - - I travel a LOT now - - from the comfort of my home.

[@datturaokulkarni6604]

Beautiful.

[@hskim1990]

thank you very much for your work!!

[@WaltANelsonPHD]

Hits the highlights. Does not get sidetracked or bogged down. Well done.

[@moz_autumn]

It's interesting, the tradition and history of Hamburg.

[@evilregal8053]

Haha😂😂😂i'm from Würzburg and i' m looking your Videos for a longer Time now But Never thought that Würzburg Would be in one of your Videos ...it was once of the Most beautiful citys in Germany But was bombed to mich that only 7 buildings survived completely 😔...Pity that it won't be rebuild➡️it Would be worth it .....But funny fact: on the Bridge (Famous Bridge in Würzburg called mainbrücke) is one of a teacher of my School 😂😂😂😂😂

[@AtefBandary]

very nice, I hope to visit it some day. I love German food And German People.

[@johnnymccloskey1583]

in what way do you like german people owo

[@AtefBandary]

@@johnnymccloskey1583 I am Originally Egyptian , I Met few German People in Cairo and were very nice to me , and they were so educated about the Pharaohs and The Old Egyptian History and they loved Egypt and The Egyptians , also I went to Germany few times and I loved the food and I loved all those friendly faces that I met, and also I love their music which always lead you to dance, specially their accordion music ......and there is a lot more

[@ricsmania]

I have been living in Hamburg for half a year, and I still learned a lot from this video. I will definitely check the other ones.

[@nagabhushana1150]

Highly interesting! Danke shon!

[@christinakeyr7019]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and explorations on different interesting topics, base on your researches and voyages all over the globe.

[@kirouanemohamedamine7995]

Hey

[@semo97]

My best memories in hamburg I’ve been there for 2 year the best city ever

[@theunundunly5368]

love your videos Rick!!!!!

[@manthanyagnik20]

Amazing video again sir ... Lovely

[@ganapatihegde1024]

Germany is the most technologically advanced country in the world. German Products are timeless. Deutschland ist so schön Ich liebe Deutschland und Deutsche :)

[@Steve_Milo]

The irony is you are writing this comment on a computer designed in the United States, and probably built in China.

[@majumdersumon]

Wonderful Video, never knew such big contribution of Martin Luther King, Amazing history and restructuring by the germans after 2nd world war ..... Great Video

[@jillezzell6931]

It's not Martin Luther King. It's a heretical priest from the 1500s.

[@buckshot704]

Luther was not a heretic. He was an ordained Roman Catholic monk who was troubled by many man-made church doctrines, thus his desire to debate catholic theologians by posting his 95 Thesis on the doors of the Castle Church on October 31st, 1517. His work centered on biblical teaching. While far from perfect, and certainly not the first to challenge man-made doctrine, his impact upon enabling everyday church patrons to read the Bible in their own language speaks volumes.

[@Adeeis]

Nice episode, you could have showed Wartburg castle a bit more in detail as its a beautiful castle and erfurt a bit more aswell.

[@Rajakumar-ng4fj]

1996 I went Humburg in German tour from India l have seen some places only but you show many places in your channel thanks for Steve's.

[@nongyaoh6226]

Stadt Hamburg ist wunderschön und hatten größte Hafen in Europa.

[@danielharris8917]

Germany Is Heart of Europe

[@vatsalasampat895]

Hamburg is modern and ancient . Watching your videos Rick is a lesson in learning. History comes alive with your superlative commentary. The baroque architecture is super impressive. Each European state is better than the other.

[@esmailiyou]

starting to like this channel a lot. thank you very much for the effort!

[@SarimFaruque]

North of Hamburg is Wacken, the biggest heavy metal festival in the world

[@chrischiampo8106]

😎👍🏼😮😮😮 Awesomeness Rick Safe Travels

[@mamounalnasr2469]

the bit at the end where it says taped in August, 2016 could be incorporated into the introduction as it's pertinent in all episodes.

[@GermanBeardGuy]

there are 2 harbor cruises in Hamburg. The big one and the small one. The big one takes an hour, the small one is 60 minutes long.

[@abunaserikram382]

I am learning a lot about Europe from your vlogs. Thanks for sharing.

[@bhavinseju9224]

Steve sir, super presentationa with history of the places. Thank you very much. I am enjoying your world tour with you.

[@larryloveless2967]

I enjoyed seeing the Luther sites as I am Lutheran. My city had a large immigration from Germany. My Dad was English American but my mom was all German as her mom and dad came to the U.S. as children around 1900. My wife was similar with both her mom and dad coming from famllies that also came from Germany but she is Catholic. When I visited Munich with a tour group in 2016 I wondered who were these Germans. People looked like my mom's family relatives. From St. Louis.

[@originalvagabond3397]

7:05 Well there's a light in your eye that keeps shining, like a star that can't wait for the night...

[@adambriest5257]

i cannot remember how often i walked down that path from the peasants revolt memorial back towards bad frankenhausen as a child. the leader of that peasant revolt of 1525,his name is Thomas Müntzer. unfortunately hardly ever mentioned in germany,its always luther. both knew and loathed each other by the way as in müntzers mind luther didnt go far enough by siding with the aristocracy. of course it was the perfect propaganda piece for the GDR. i still remember those vivid colours and how in awe and in shock at the same time i was..some of the depictions are quite gruesome. this brought back many memories :)

[@RowanGontier]

As always, wonderful video Rick.

[@anndeakin1508]

Luther a changer of church history and the reformation Tours of the city’s related to Luther of are interesting city’s to ponder in and reflect on church history.Thanks for the history and city tours Rick Ann Deakin 4th Feb 2021

[@ayanaephrem4258]

Huge fan of Rick Steves! Love you Rick!

[@certinho76]

I've got to visit Germany one day, man! Thank you Mr. Steves', beautiful work you and a your team!

[@ThaoPham-cu1or]

exellent, nice video.Thanks

[@ameliasylvani1713]

yeay ! video with english subtitles, thank you.....!

[@branmuller]

i cheered for the reformation. Watching you videos to plan post-corona trips

[@user-sm3xq5ob5d]

The northernmost city is Flensburg. And then there are Kiel and Lübeck also north of Hamburg. Besides smaller ones. But if you look at ciities larger the 1 million you are correct. Only cities that large are Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and just Cologne.

[@Acidabc1]

Merry Christmas 2018 Rick Steves!!!!

[@stephanmoore9234]

My grandfathers German family left from Hamburg is the early 1900's, they were from Silesia opolen to be exact.

[@fabioemerim]

Great episode, as usual!

[@imranmanjothi9777]

Really Nice Video, Historical Cities. Like To Visit Germany Once Good Work Mr. Rick, Like Your Presentation Thanks....

[@jerryblizzard9363]

Thanks for another great video Rick Steves! May I enquire? Did you eat a genuine German hamburger while you were there?

[@floydmccoy9116]

3:16 - twisting a doobie - thats my town

[@IchhabezuvielYoutubegegucktO_o]

When I saw this I was proud to live in hamburg

[@boburhonsaydullayev8847]

Sevaman yuragim germaniya 😘☝️🇺🇿

[@Braapncamp]

Rick, if You ever read this, what a great channel! Just subscribed. Looks like a great dwell for inspiration for future camper car tours.

[@mckenp6545]

Thanks Rick. !

[@derekperry1745]

Great video, Rick. Your show is far and away the best travel show I have ever come across. It perfectly blends history, politics and religion without being blatantly biased. I pray Rick Steve's Europe keeps going g for years to come. As I said, great show, Rick! 10/10

[@dhaug]

Hi Rick - Love your show! Quick question - I have to ask why did you include a panoramic view of Stockholm's Gamla Stan at around the 13 minute mark?

[@victorappelgren7665]

I thought the same haha

[@rizeanavas04]

Sweden was one of the countries greatly influenced by the Reformation

[@Rajakumar-ng4fj]

A beauty & good climate Country

[@thelear2390]

love ur videos rick my mom waits for me to come home for us to watch you..

[@5alitavakoli]

Rick you are incredible!

[@lilygonsalves5720]

beautiful images

[@herculeskoutalidis1369]

Amazing.

[@kamalashila3549]

I really hope you will make a worldwide travel contents. For me, you have the best travel contents. And your personality is very likeable and pleasant too.

[@Nshiime]

How did I miss you Steve?was in hamburg around that time

[@vijayakumarbasavaiah707]

Mysonsfamilyisin Hamburg ihavevisitedtwiceitisaniceplacetolive Rick lamyourfan

[@cbwilson2398]

Hi Rick! Just one correction at 15:40: Luther translated the Bible from Hebrew and Greek into German.

[@kevinweber5129]

I think I would pair Leipzig since Bach composed there with the Luther Trail - not Catholic Wurtzberg - then finish up in Worms .