Germany's second-biggest city has long been a destination for culture-minded travelers. Home to vibrant art and media, its museums include the Hamburger Kunsthalle and the Deichtorhallen-just to mention a couple. Hamburg's fascinating port heritage has been rediscovered with the conversion of old warehouses and the new HafenCity district- featuring an innovative concert hall by Herzog & de Meuron. AAD Hamburg covers all the must-see's as well as some insider recommendations off the beaten track. Whether you're ready for cutting-edge museums, contemporary architectural strolls, or a dive into the happening design scene, this guide's got you covered. SELLING POINTS: .Features all the modern and contemporary highlights in art, architecture and designglossed over by other guides .The handy service section includes at-a-glance details of what's happening, where to stay and how to get around ILLUSTRATIONS: 200 colour photographs