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Hamburg. The most exciting waterfront city.

Welcome to Hamburg!

With its flair and maritime charm, Hamburg impresses every visitor anew! Whether it's culture, recreation, culinary delights or shopping, Hamburg is unbelievably diverse; no two areas are the same, and every visitor to Hamburg can compile their own individual list of must-sees. Start your Hamburg excursion by exploring the city's top sights. Discover Hamburg's maritime highlights and get close to Hamburg's history.

Karte Europas mit Hamburg im Zentrum und Entfernungen zu Großstädten wie Paris, Amsterdam und Kopenhagen.
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Hamburg is well located in Europe. It is very easy to connect different cities and plan a vacation with city highlights of other countries.

The first visit to Hamburg: Our recommendations

The best start for a trip to Hamburg for the first time: A stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage Speicherstadt and enjoying the best local food.

Elbphilharmonie

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Hamburg. Germanys northern Metropolis.

Enjoy the bustling magic of one of Europe’s leading harbours and gateway to Northern Europe.

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Mit Auto, Bahn und Bus Anreise

Hamburg – located in the center of Central Europe – is not only a well worth seeing maritime metropole, but also the ideal destination to explore Germany. For example, the capital Berlin is just a 1h 45min train ride away.

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Get inspired The most important sights in Hamburg

UNESCO World Heritage Speicherstadt

The UNESCO Wold Heritage Speicherstadt is probably the best-known symbol of the maritime history of city

Unterwegs in der Speicherstadt
UNESCO Welterbe Speicherstadt in Hamburg
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Town Hall

Hamburg City Hall - built between 1886 and 1897 - dominates the centre of the city with its impressive architecture.

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Rathaus Hamburg
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Miniatur Wunderland

One of the most popular sights in Germany - located directly in the UNESCO Speicherstadt warehouse district on the waterfront

Miniatur Wunderland
Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg
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St. Michael's Church

Hamburg's most famous church: at a height of 106 metres, it offers a fabulous view over Hamburg and the port

St. Michaelis Kirche
St. Michaelis Kirche Hamburg
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Elbphilharmonie

The Elbphilharmonie is an unprecedented synthesis of the arts, combining architecture, music and a unique location in the centre of Hamburg's harbour

Rund um die Elbphilharmonie
Elbphilharmonie von der Wasserseite
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Alster Lake in the City Centre

The smaller part of the Alster lake is characteristically recognisable by the Alster fountain and is perfect for a walk

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Binnenalster mit Kirschblüten in Hamburg
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Hamburg Highlights

The setting on the banks of the Elbe River and the Alster Lake give the city its unique shape. The massive Hamburg harbour, the historic Town Hall, the UNESCO World Heritage Speicherstadt and the Elbphilharmonie concert hall are Hamburg’s iconic tourist attractions.

The city is made for a perfect city trip: sailing on the Alster Lake, strolling along the sandy beaches of the Elbe River, exploring the world´s largest model railway Miniatur Wunderland, or shopping in the high street shops in the city center are must-dos. Hamburg also attracts with crowd pulling events, from music festivals to fascinating sport competitions and major events in the harbor, as the annual Hamburg Port Anniversary each year in May.

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Von Hamburg aus in die Neue Welt Find your European roots in the Emigration Museum

The emigrant museum BallinStadt in Hamburg shows in its exhibition the emigration history, this living conditions, experiences during their journeys and the unique Hamburg passenger lists.

Find your European roots in the Emigration Museum
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Traditionsreicher Wochenmarkt in Altona Local and Traditional Hamburg Fish Market

Auf Hamburgs traditionsreichstem Markt wird seit 1703 jeden Sonntagmorgen so ziemlich alles gehandelt, was nicht niet- und nagelfest ist.

Local and Traditional Hamburg Fish Market

The maritime city in Northern Germany in a nutshell Fun Facts about Hamburg

Hamburg is a city of superlatives and surprises, ready to charm visitors with its exceptional flair and diverse offerings. Here are some of the fascinating highlights that make Hamburg truly unique:

A City Shaped by Water

Hamburg's deep connection with water defines its character. From the bustling port on the River Elbe to the to the calm Alster lakes, water is a constant presence throughout Hamburg and part of the city's identity.

Bridges Galore

Hamburg is one of the most bridge-rich cities in the world, boasting over 2,500 bridges—outnumbering even Amsterdam and Venice combined! With around 8% of the city covered by water, it's no wonder Hamburg needs so many crossings.

A Cultural Haven

With over 120 museums and theatres, Hamburg is a cultural hub. Whether it's contemporary art or maritime history, there's something for everyone.

A Heavyweight Marvel

The Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg's iconic concert hall, is an architectural marvel weighing an impressive 200,000 tons—roughly 20 times the weight of the Eiffel Tower.

The Beatles’ First Stage

Before taking the world by storm, the Beatles honed their craft in Hamburg. Walk in their footsteps on a Beatles tour and see where it all began.

Green at Heart

Around 72% of Hamburg’s area is covered by green spaces, making it one of the greenest cities in the world. And just beyond the city lies the “Altes Land,” Europe’s largest contiguous fruit-growing region.

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