11/02/2026
Bah Hamburg?
Some places sell more than others, no surprise there. But sometimes I don’t notice when a place isn’t selling and I keep making more coasters as I keep finding a nice variety of maps that feature it. Well, 2025 didn’t show Hamburg, Germany much love and as a result I have 6 different map coaster options of Hamburg. SIX. That’s a lot to have for someplace other than New York or Chicago, etc.
So what is it about Hamburg? I’d go there in a heartbeat, but I’m game to go anywhere I haven’t been and is relatively safe to go. Now I’m curious to hear about both the charms of Hamburg and also why maybe it doesn’t stand out to customers as much as other locations in Germany. Anyone have any thoughts? Anyone know someone with a Hamburg connection that may like some coasters? Because I have OPTIONS!
If you’re curious, here are the sources of the coasters featured:
Slide 2: top left – 2003 Michelin Europe Tourist & Motoring Altas, bottom left – 1975 Der GroBe Continental Atlas, on the right – 1958 Hammond’s Great Cities of the World
Slide 3: top – 1998 Frommer’s Road Atlas Europe, bottom left – 1975 Der GroBe Continental Atlas, bottom right – 1971 Oxford Regional Economic Atlas – Western Europe