As summer slowly faded into autumn, the LangTec team set out on a team-building adventure that embraced both Hamburg’s rich history and its modern transformations. The weather held out just long enough for us to complete our climb and experience one of Hamburg’s most unique landmarks, the St. Pauli Bunker.  The bunker, which has been recently transformed into the “Green Bunker,” offers a rare combination of history, architecture, and nature. Open to the public since July, its rooftop garden—the highest in Hamburg—features 23,000 trees, shrubs, and plants spread over five pyramid-like floors. Despite the gray skies, the panoramic views of the Elbphilharmonie, Michel, and the harbour were as stunning as promised.

After our hike, we settled into the bunker’s café Constant Grind for a cozy break, where we played the board game “Concept.”  The game, where you must guess words through the association of icons, seemed almost designed for a group of programmers and linguists like ours. We deconstructed meanings, toyed with symbols, and uncovered connections.

Finally, we ended the evening with a 3-course mystery dinner at La Sala, the restaurant inside the bunker. The meal was a surprise, and each course offered something new and delicious. It was the perfect way to wrap up an eventful, drizzly, yet memorable day.