Why Hamburg?
The City of Bridges
Hamburg, a major port city in northern Germany, is connected to the North Sea by the Elbe River. It's crossed by hundreds of canals, and also contains large areas of parkland. Near its core, Inner Alster lake is dotted with boats and surrounded by cafes. The city's central Jungfernstieg boulevard connects the Neustadt (new town) with the Altstadt (old town), home to landmarks like 18th-century St. Michael’s Church.
Hamburg is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and radiates an incomparable charm. Go on a discovery tour through the city by the Elbe and explore the most beautiful sights, attend unique events or feast in the most delicious restaurants & cafés. The city's scene & nightlife are known all over the world and Hamburg is also a great shopping metropolis. When are you coming?
Places
Most Beautiful Places in Hamburg to visit
The City hall
In the center of Hamburg's Rathausmarkt stands the majestic City Hall, or Rathaus. This large, elaborately decorated Neo-Renaissance building adjacent to the Stock Exchange (Börse) was completed in 1897 and consists of 647 rooms, many opened to the public for the city's annual Long Night of Museums event.
Adress: Rathausmarkt 1, 20095 Hamburg
Hamburg Concert Elbphilharmony
Known locally as "Elphi," the imposing Elbphilharmonie (Elbe Philharmonic Hall) is the crown jewel of the revitalized Port of Hamburg. Located at the point of the Grasbrook peninsula, this new building has become the city's major landmark, and is considered one of the largest and most acoustically pleasing - concert halls in the world.
Adress: Platz d. Deutschen Einheit 4, 20457 Hamburg
the Pedestrian Trail to the Port of Hamburg & Speicherstadtt
The Port of Hamburg, the Hamburger Hafen – also known as "HafenCity" – encompasses 100 square kilometers of tidal harbor and is known as the Gateway to Germany. It's also where you'll find many of the city's most-visited tourist attractions, and on summer evenings and weekends, it's full of local residents relaxing.
Adress: Alter Wandrahm 4, 20457 Hamburg
Gallery
Photos from Hamburg
Facts
Most important fun facts about the City
- #1
Germany's second largest city - #2
Europe's second largest commercial harbor - #3
2,496 bridges, more than any other city in the world (Venice: 440, Amsterdam: 1,612) - #4
Consulates from 101 countries - the world’s 3rd place after Hong Kong and New York City - #5
Home to more millionaires than any other German city
Quick Facts
| Age | Population | Area Code | Zip Code | Time Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,523 years | 1.841 Million | 040 | 20095 | UTC +2 |