26/09/2026
European Motorcycle Tour | From the Netherlands to Hamburg 🇳🇱🇩🇪
After breakfast in Olterterp, we set off on a cold morning towards Germany. The border was almost unnoticeable as we made our way across.
Along the way, we met a stranger from Azerbaijan who had been living in Germany for over 30 years. We shared coffee, he offered us some bread and bananas, and even surprised us by singing an old Hindi song from a Raj Kapoor film. One of those unexpected moments that made the day memorable.
By afternoon, we reached Hamburg through some heavy traffic and settled into our service apartment. After five days of continuous riding, the next day was kept completely off the bikes.
We explored Hamburg using public transport and on foot, starting with Miniatur Wunderland, where we spent almost three hours exploring its incredible miniature world. We then visited St. Nikolai Church, took in the 360° views of the city, explored the vast Hamburg harbour and visited St. Michaelis Church.
From historic churches and architecture to the busy harbour and city streets, Hamburg gave us plenty to explore before we headed back for the evening.
A couple of days in Germany, and a well-earned break from the road. 🏍️🇳🇱🇩🇪