It is one of the most famous roads in the world: the Reeperbahn on St. Pauli. Today, it stands for nightlife, music, red lights and legendary stories — but its beginnings were completely different. On the 400th anniversary of Hamburg's Kultstraße, we dive into the history of a place between crafts, entertainment, crime and pop culture.
It is world-famous as the “sinniest mile in Hamburg”: the Reeperbahn on St. Pauli. But the story of the legendary road does not begin with clubs, music and red lights — but with ship traffic and rope makers.
On the 400th anniversary, we take a look behind the scenes: How did a working street become the heart of Hamburg's nightlife? What role did The Beatles play? And why does the neighborhood still attract people from all over the world today?
The city of Hamburg has an exciting article about the history.
The NDR has produced an AI-generated journey through time:
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