Museum of Hamburg History

It's about time for another blog post, don't you think? I've been quite busy with a job searching course and since one week back I've been studying math. It's a course I failed three years ago but now i'm making a new attempt hoping it will be easier now when I only have math to think about, not eight more subjects to juggle like last time. I've had great help and support from my boyfriend who's more or less a genius when it comes to math so i'm in good hands. Even though I still struggle, it's so much easier with his help and in only one week I've learnt a lot. Cross your fingers for me.

Source: hamburgmuseum.de

I won't make this whole post about maths though. I actually came home from Hamburg last night where I spent the weekend together with my mother. She saw mine and my boyfriend's flat for the first time, as well as Hamburg in general. We visited the museum of Hamburg history Saturday which was very interesting. You could follow the history of Hamburg from the very first settlements there to the circa 19th century or so. They had some old impaled skulls exhibited, one of them claimed to belong to a "famous" pirate named Klaus Störtebeker who was executed early 15th century I believe. They even had his face reconstructed after the skull features which was really impressive to see. The Wasa museum in Stockholm have a similar exhibition where they have reconstructed the faces of skeletons they found onboard on the sunken ship and I love stuff like that. Seeing how these people that lived for so many years ago looked. Anyhow, back on topic. The museum of Hamburg history also had the usual museum stuff, such as old coins they've found and a whole lot of armor and canons. A whole exhibition of immigration during the 19th century as well as boats and ships (since Hamburg is a harbour city). The big fire of Hamburg that ruined big parts of the city in the 19th century was also mentioned. On the lower floor they had a whole lot of historical clothes. Fancy 18th- and 19th century gowns, gloves, hats and even children's wear. Gorgeous to see. A few 20s, 50s and 60s dresses was also exhibited to see. I can really recommend the Museum of Hamburg history if you're visiting Hamburg. It's really large and you will spend many hours in there, well worth the money.

Unfortunately we forgot the camera at home but I found some photos online. The picture below is of Klaus Störtebeker and the top one is of the museum building itself.

Source: spiegel.de

After the museum we had a quick look through the "Dom" which was just around the corner from the museum, it's some kind of large amusement park that is set up in Hamburg four times each year, lasting for a month. I didn't go on any rides, but it was fun just to watch! Amazed by the brave people that dared going on many of those rides. 

We have started to get it really lovely in the Hamburg flat, and started to slightly decorate for Christmas. Can't wait until the Christmas tree is up, even though there will be some time until then.  I have got a few photos from our living room but I will save them for another post. 

Kristina xoxo