Alte Oberpostdirektion

An event in the Running City Tours Hamburg seriesSightrunning at its best with plenty of local impressions. We look forward to seeing you! Our running tours are completely tailored to you. You decide how fast we run, who you want to bring along on the running tour, the route length between 6 and 12 kilometers, and where and when we stop for photos or a short break. Duration: 60–120 minutes (depending on pace, route length, and breaks)

This special city walking tour takes you on the trail of messengers, merchants, and stagecoaches through the Hanseatic city. Discover how letters and messages made their way through the major trading metropolis long before the telephone and the internet.At historic sites, you will learn how Hamburg became an important hub for international communication – from the first post stations and secret messages to optical telegraphs and pneumatic post.A special highlight: the development of the postage stamp is also brought to life – a fascinating insight for philatelists and anyone interested in postal history. Look forward to exciting stories, surprising anecdotes, and fascinating insights into several centuries of communication history. An entertaining journey through time that shows Hamburg from a whole new perspective.When: Friday 1:00 PM, from May 1st to October 30th.Start: In front of the Oberpostdirektion Stephansplatz (U1)End: DeichstraßeDuration: approx. 2 hours