Hamburg's Hidden History – Traces of the Colonial Era Between the Speicherstadt and the Chilehaus:
Discover Hamburg's history from a critical perspective and follow the colonial traces through the Speicherstadt and HafenCity. This city tour shows how closely trade, colonialism and the economic rise of the Hanseatic city are linked.
In the UNESCO-protected Speicherstadt, you will learn about the role it played as a transshipment point for colonial goods such as coffee, cocoa and spices and how customs shaped the city's free trade structures.
The Chile House clearly shows how architecture and global trade are linked to colonial power relations. The Africa House also offers insights into Hamburg's historical relations with African regions and their economic backgrounds.
The tour also sheds light on perspectives of anti-colonial resistance and makes voices visible that are often missing from traditional city tours. Finally, colonial continuities up to the present day are highlighted, from structural racism to current social debates.
A compact, exciting city tour for all those who want to understand Hamburg's history in a critical and differentiated way.
