The Reepherbahn: Hamburg's Red Light District, Hamburg, Germany

I love Germans. They鈥檙e really transparent and straightforward. They don鈥檛 believe in closed doors or window shades; what you see is what you get. They鈥檙e also really freaky. Sexual decadence is deeply ingrained in their cultural heritage. That鈥檚 how a cute harbor city like Hamburg ended up with a mile-long stretch of Red Light District.

The Reepherbahn is a large street in the St. Pauli District of Hamburg, somewhere between a nice residential neighborhood and the bustling business district. Because people need to live, work, and get a hand job from a hooker during lunch on occasion. It鈥檚 full of strip clubs, brothels, sex shops, and for some reason, doner kebab restaurants. I guess watching naked women dance really gets you in the mood for a gyro.

Like any Red Light District, it has its share of seedy characters. You鈥檒l find scores of homeless people, guys standing on street corners looking for someone to scam, and dudes passing out flyers for the sex show nearby. But no one is really disrespectful or in your face. They鈥檙e just trying to enjoy their beer and see some titties. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: The Reepherbahn: Hamburg's Red Light District
Guide Location: Germany » Hamburg
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Ana Montano
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