South of the town centre is Hamburg's historic wharf area from its old trading days. This goes back to the Hanseatic days when it was an important trading town.

Similar to the wharfs in Trondheim Norway, the buildings tightly pressed against the waterfront. However instead of wood buildings in Norway, these were Victorian brick.

I don't know if they were damaged in WWII and if these are restorations but the architecture is very impressive as the reflections shimmer on the canals.

One of the buildings houses the Miniature World museum. Entrance was 12 Eu ($18) housing the worlds largest model train system.

It was actually quite large over two floors. Far from being a childrens museum the vast majority of visitors were adults from all age groups.

It was divided into different regions of Germany as well as Europe such as Switzerland, Austria, Scandinavia, as well as parts of the USA.

There was a giant airport where you can see planes taxiing on the runways. Also interesting they would simulate day and night.

Every ten minutes or slow the lights would dim as the tiny lights in the city came on. After nightfall there is a slow sunrise as the lighting brightens. You can even see the control panel and circuit boards where they control each system.

Despite being low season it was quite crowded and hard to take pics. It was a good way to spend an hour or two.