Bookstores in Hamburg worth going out for.

The city turns its back on the harbour everywhere except the few places that don't, and those are the ones I keep.

I keep track of bookstores in Hamburg and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Buchhandlung im Schanzenviertel

Buchhandlung im Schanzenviertel

Altona

Left-wing literary hub

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Buchhandlung Christiansen

Buchhandlung Christiansen

Altona

Literary refuge since 1890s

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Buchhandlung und Antiquariat Lüders e.K.

Buchhandlung und Antiquariat Lüders e.K.

Eimsbüttel

Old-world book browsing

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Die Buchhandlung Wassermann eröffnet

Die Buchhandlung Wassermann eröffnet

Thu, Oct 1 · 4:00 PM

Hamburg

Indie bookstore opening

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Buchhandlung am Rathaus Matthias J. Marissal GmbH

Buchhandlung am Rathaus Matthias J. Marissal GmbH

Hamburg-Mitte

Old-school book nook

Quotes Hamburg. Mit Bestell-, Liefer- und Abholdienst

Quotes Hamburg. Mit Bestell-, Liefer- und Abholdienst

Hamburg

Curated reads & literary charm

Thalia Hamburg - Phoenix-Center

Thalia Hamburg - Phoenix-Center

Hamburg

Author book hunt

Flohmarkt Flohschanze

Flohmarkt Flohschanze

Altona

Vintage treasure hunting

cohen + dobernigg BUCHHANDEL

cohen + dobernigg BUCHHANDEL

Altona

Curated indie bookshop

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Buchhandlung Blattgold

Buchhandlung Blattgold

Hamburg-Mitte

Tiny curated book nook

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Comicbuch Messe im Kölibri

Comicbuch Messe im Kölibri

Sat, Oct 3 · 11:00 AM

Altona

Indie comics & zine fair

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Strips & Stories - Der Buchladen für Graphic Novels

Strips & Stories - Der Buchladen für Graphic Novels

Hamburg-Mitte

Indie comics haven

Lüdemann

Lüdemann

Hamburg-Mitte

Quirky book signing

The book in Eppendorf

The book in Eppendorf

Hamburg

Neighborhood bookshop treasure

HANSEPLATTE

HANSEPLATTE

Altona

Vinyl & local finds

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Frequently asked questions

How are these bookstores in Hamburg chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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