Hamburg maritime

Every year, about 13,000 seagoing vessels from all over the world enter the second-biggest European port. From the cruiser terminal to historic Storehouse City and the Landungsbrücken (piers) to the modern container harbour - it smells like freedom and faraway countries here. With a barge tour or a visit to one of the legendary museum ships visitors can experience directly why Hamburg is also called "The Gateway to the World".

And since the Summer of 2007 a further, very special piece of the history of the Hamburgian Port can be experienced - the emigrant world "BallinStadt". From there, about 5 million European emigrants started their trip to the "New World" between 1850 and 1939. Today, you can do researches on your own family today.

HafenCity (Port City)

Directly in the heart of the City, between Speicherstadt (Storehouse City) and Port, the probably biggest and most exciting European urban development project develops on the terrain of the former port: "HafenCity" (Port City). From 2010 on, the "Elbphilharmonie", a new concert hall erected directly on the roof of a storehouse, will also belong to the architectural highlights. From the spectacular building with its wide view you will be able to marvel at the river Elbe and also at the about 40 cruise liners which enter the port every year.

Fischmarkt (Fish Market)

On Sundays from 05:00 a.m. to 09:30 a.m. (in the winter half year from 07:00 a.m.) everything that is not screwed down has been dealt on Hamburg's traditional market since 1703. From the antiquated china can to the vivid duck family - everything is available here in the shadows of the 125-year-old fish auction hall. Revellers from Reeperbahn stand here with fish rolls and hot coffee in their hands and wait for their spirits to revive. Especially popular with early birds, bargain hunters and tourists: brunch in the historic fish auction hall with jazz, skiffle or country and western music.

Speicherstadt (Dockland warehouse district)

In the Freeport, between Deichtorhallen and Baumwall, the 125-year-old dockland warehouse district , the worldwide biggest connected storehouse complex, is located. High-quality goods like coffee, tea, cocoa, spices, tobacco, computers and the biggest oriental carpet warehouse in the world are located here. And something else can be found behind the thick walls: a romantic serenity between fleets, brick gothic, bizarre gables and little towers - especially when Speicherstadt starts to shine at the crack of dawn. Round tours through the city explain the traditional and actual work in Speicherstadt. And at the museum "Hamburg Dungeon" you can directly experience the dark sides of Hamburg's history - fun and horror guaranteed!

Old River Elbe Tunnel

The striking square domed building at the St. Pauli piers is home to the machinery for four big lift cages, having transported people and vehicles down to a depth of almost 24 metres since 1911. From there, two tunnel sections lead to the southern banks of the river Elbe to Steinwerder. Opening hours for cars: weekdays 05:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturdays until 04:20 p.m., Sundays and bank holidays closed. Pedestrians and bicyclists free around the clock!

Blankenese

The former fishing village directly on the river Elbe is a popular excursion destination. Picturesque alleys, winding stairs and adjacent little houses invite you for an unhurried walk. Blankenese's Bahnhofstrasse seems to be an individual little town with church, weekly market, many well-assorted shops, restaurants and cafes. A round tour through the Port gives you the opportunity to enjoy Blankenese from aboard a ship.