Reeperbahn
What the experts agree on
Hamburg's famous Reeperbahn is a gritty, historically significant street where the Beatles once performed. By evening, it buzzes with bars and theaters amid its notorious red-light district—touristy, safe, and undeniably fascinating.
“More than just its red-light activities... the Reeperbahn swells on evenings and weekends.”
– Fodor's
"Notorious throughout Europe as one of the Continent's biggest red-light districts. The area is fascinating—unsavory, but nonetheless safe."
"By mid-evening the bars and theaters (legitimate and otherwise) are roaring away." Full review