New York - The city of endless possibilities
New York embodies freedom and limitless opportunity like no other city. Take a Yellow Cab ride through the concrete jungle and marvel at the imposing skyline. Stroll through Central Park, admire the iconic Statue of Liberty, party in vibrant Times Square - history meets modernity everywhere. Between the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center, world-class museums such as MoMA await, while in Brooklyn, trendy neighborhoods with street art and vintage shops beckon. New York is loud and restless - which makes it so fascinating.
Highlights to listen to – the Audio Travel Guide
Welcome to the Lufthansa Insights travel podcast, the new content universe for our passengers. Come on board and experience the highlights of the one and only New York City. Be there for the birth of hip hop, learn more about the first real restaurant of the USA and follow in the footsteps of your favorite film characters. Supported by AI-generated voices, we tell unique stories. Compact, informative, entertaining – get inspired for your next trip!
Dive deeper with our interest-based episodes
Choose which side of New York you would like to get to know better according to your interests. We explore each destination in six exciting episodes on the topics of food, sport, art, history, music and shopping. Whether you're a foodie, flaneur or sports fan – we'll give you insider tips from Lufthansa employees and tell you how to experience the perfect day in the city.
Mild spring and colorful autumn – the best times to visit New York
The best times to explore the metropolis are the spring months from March to May and the fall to early October. This is because at those times the temperatures in New York are in a pleasant range – unlike in the scorching summer and sometimes extremely cold winter. Some of the most exciting festivals and events also take place during these seasons – for example, the Ninth Avenue International Food Festival (May), the Upper West Fest (April-May), the Atlantic Antic Street Festival (September), and the Feast of San Gennaro (September).
Insider tips: Experience New York with Lufthansa flight attendant Antonia Esst
Flight attendant Antonia Esst has been working for Lufthansa since 2018 and is on duty on US flights as often as possible. In New York, Brooklyn is her absolute favorite part of the city. Here she loves strolling through areas like Smith Street with its many cool stores or admiring the famous brownstone houses in Brooklyn Heights.
Discover even more New York
Want to know more about New York? Then read what flight attendant Till Weisbrod has to say about his favorite places, get to know a trendy restaurant for mac'n'cheese, and discover what's behind the supper club trend.
One Week for the highlights – that's how much time you should plan for New York
To get a first feel for New York and its special atmosphere, you should plan at least five to seven days for your stay. This will give you enough time to explore the most important sights and immerse yourself in the New York way of life without having to rush. If you want to take time for spontaneous discoveries, individual districts, or very special experiences, ten to twelve days is not too long. After all, there are also great excursion destinations around New York:Bei schönem Wetter bietet ein Besuch des Cooper’s Beach in Southampton eine gute Möglichkeit, dem Großstadttrubel zu entfliehen. Cooper’s Beach liegt an der Spitze von Long Island und ist für seinen feinen Sandstrand bekannt.
- When the weather is nice, a visit to Cooper's Beach in Southampton is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. Cooper's Beach is located at the tip of Long Island and is known for its fine sandy shore.
- To the northeast of New York, directly on Long Island Sound, lies one of the oldest cities on the east coast: New Haven, home to Yale University, founded in 1701. New Haven delights visitors with a wide range of art, culture, and gastronomy.
- If you like outdoor activities with a sporty edge, you can reach the hiking area around Breakneck Ridge, an elevation on the Hudson River, in about an hour. If you want to reach the summit of the 384-metre-high mountain, you need to be be free from giddiness.
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