Explore the trendy district of Ottensen on this tour of Hamburg and learn about its history and its transformation from an industrial workers' district to one of the city's most popular residential areas. Today, Ottensen is characterized by its colorful street life and lively cultural scene. See old factories like the Moth, the Factory or the Zeisehallen, which have been converted into cultural sites. Learn more about the controversy surrounding Altona’s apartment complex Neue Mitte (New Middle), and the discussion with the Jewish community about building the Mercardo department store over an old Jewish cemetery. Hear interesting stories about everyday life in old Ottensen, and let the day ring out in one of the district’s many pubs or restaurants.