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Explore Hamburg at Home

Explore Hamburg's rich culture from the comfort of home. Online screenings, livestreams, tours and podcasts abound.

Hamburg by Seasons Summer in Hamburg

With plenty of parks and beaches in and around the city, summer is arguably the time of year when Hamburg really shines.

Settle Health

Keep up-to-date on the current situation and learn about the health system, hospitals, doctors and pharmacies in Hamburg.

Explore your city and save money doing so! Hamburg CARD Local

The Hamburg CARD just became a lot more attractive for residents of the city: get the same discounts without spending money on a public transport ticket that you may not even need.

Events Highlights of the Month

Sports, exhibitions, concerts, trade shows, street festivals - there's always something going on. See this month's highlights at a glance.

Visitors Sights

Want to go sightseeing in Hamburg? Don't miss Landungsbrücken, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, City Hall and other highlights.

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    • Residents

    Königsteaser Binnenalster

    Residents Hamburg Welcome Portal

    Find extensive information for your new start in Hamburg.

    Real estate market, renting, neighbourhoods - moving to Hamburg

    Residents Housing

    Need a place to live? Understand the real estate market, renting, residential neighbourhoods and housing regulations.

    Getting around

    Visitors Getting Around

    Train, bus, car or bike: Hamburg has a number of transport options, both public and private, that will let you navigate the city with ease.

    Work

    Residents Work

    Are you looking for a job in Hamburg or are you already employed? Find out all about the job market, application, daycare and more. 

    Hamburg offers all different types of universities.

    Residents Study

    Hamburg is a great city for higher education. Here is a guide to Hamburg's universities, entry requirements, visas and funding.

    Or party hard in St. Pauli

    Residents Neighbourhoods

    Maps and guides for Hamburg's seven administrative districts (Bezirke) and 104 quarters (Stadtteile).

    Green Hamburg 01

    Residents Green Hamburg

    Plenty of parks, nature reserves and environmental protection projects make Hamburg one of Germany's greenest cities. 

    Social Hamburg

    Residents Social

    In Hamburg, social responsibility is everyone's duty. Learn where to get help or what you can do to help your fellow residents.

    Visitors

    See the magical sunset at Landungsbrücken

    Visitors Explore

    Visit Landungsbrücken, St. Michael's Church, the Kunsthalle art museum and dance the night away on the Reeperbahn: discover the best of Hamburg.

    Hamburg's museums host excellent exhibitions

    Visitors Museums

    From modern art and German romanticism to ethnology and maritime history, Hamburg boasts a wide variety of museums.

    Luxury fashion or vintage chic - shopping in Hamburg

    Visitors Shopping

    Whether you're into high fashion or vintage chic, Hamburg is a great city for shopping. Get to know the best shopping districts and outlets.

    Restaurants in Hamburg, Germany

    Dine and Drink Restaurants

    From haute cuisine to local specialties, taste the wide variety of Hamburg flavours — sorted by cuisine and location.

    Explore Hamburg's nightlife

    Dine and Drink Bars and Pubs

    Night owls won't be bored. Dance all night long – explore the bars and pubs of St. Pauli and Sternschanze.

    Business

    Clusters in Hamburg

    Business Economic Clusters

    It's no surprise that Hamburg is dominated by the maritime industry. But aviation, bio-tech, media and more play important roles as well.

    Hamburg Invest

    Network Hamburg Invest

    Hamburg Invest supports companies looking to expand, restructure or invest in Hamburg. Learn what they can do for you.

    Port of Hamburg

    Business Port of Hamburg

    From the latest ship arrivals to hi-tech port logistics and a multitude of responsible bodies: we'll help you navigate Hamburg's port.

    Smartphone and StadtRAD

    Model City of Mobility ITS - Intelligent Transport

    With the help of many innovative projects, Hamburg strives to become one of the leading cities in the field of smart mobility.

    Brexit and Hamburg, Germany

    Hamburg and Brexit Hamburg and Brexit

    In a 2016 referendum, a scant majority of British voters chose to leave the EU. What effects does Brexit have on Hamburg?

    Events

    Cozy atmosphere during Christmas season

    Events Christmas

    Discover Hamburg's more than 30 Christmas markets and indulge in mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and an enchanting Winter atmosphere.

    Big wheel at Hamburg DOM

    Events Hamburg DOM Fun Fair

    The iconic DOM is the biggest public festival in Northern Germany. Held three times a year, you can experience fun, nostalgia and thrills.

    Oktoberfest in Hamburg on the roof of Karstadt

    Events Oktoberfest

    Think Germany, think Oktoberfest: with gigantic beers, brass bands and lederhosen. Hamburg, too, has its offshoot of this Bavarian event.

    Shopping at Colonnaden

    Events Shopping Sundays

    Four times a year, Hamburg shops open their doors for some Sunday afternoon shopping, alongside many exciting events.

    Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg

    Events Reeperbahn Festival

    The annual Reeperbahn Festival in September is the perfect way to get an overview of St.Pauli's many live music venues.

    Port Anniversary Hamburg

    Events Port Anniversary

    Maritime parades, historic sailboats and ships, music, fireworks and food: celebrate Hamburg's biggest festival along the banks of the Elbe.

    If you would like to visit W.O.A., you got to be quick ─ tickets are sold within hours.

    Events Wacken Open Air

    Every August, the rural heart of Northern Germany is swarming with heavy metal fans from all over the world.   

    Hamburg Cruise Days

    Events Cruise Days

    See impressive cruise ships at Hamburg's port during this spectacular maritime Hamburg festival.

    Harley Days Hamburg, Germany

    Events Harley Days

    Every summer, around 50,000 bikers roll into the city for a weekend of gathering, live music and contests at the Harley Village. 

    Christopher Street Day in Hamburg

    Events Hamburg Pride & CSD

    The annual CSD and the Pride Parade are the flamboyant highlight of Hamburg's vibrant LGBTQI community.

    Cyclassics Bicycle Races in Hamburg, Germany

    Events Cyclassics

    At the Cyclassics, tens of thousands of pros and amateurs race through Hamburg's streets, port, and green environs.

    Marathon Hamburg

    Events HASPA Marathon

    Take part, or cheer on the 25.000 runners that make their way through Hamburg's port, parks and city centre.

    ITU World Triathlon

    Events ITU Triathlon

    With 10,000 athletes and 250,000 spectators, this triathlon is among the biggest and most prestigious events of its kind.

    Symbolic image: Film Festivals in Hamburg, Germany

    Events Film Festivals

    Whether short, queer, animated or documentary — Hamburg loves film and has the festivals to prove it. See what's on and enjoy the show.

    Sights

    See Hamburg's most expensive venue.

    Visitors Elbphilharmonie

    Towering above the Elbe and HafenCity is the city's newest landmark — the impressive concert venue Elbphilharmonie Hamburg.

    Landungsbruecken

    Sights Landungsbrücken Piers

    Spectacular views, historic waterfront buildings and a public transport hub? Look no further than St. Pauli's Landungsbrücken.​

    Stroll around Hamburg's UNESCO World Heritage.

    Sights Speicherstadt UNESCO Site

    The world’s largest warehouse complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see on every trip to Hamburg.​​​​​​​

    Planetarium Hamburg

    Sights Planetarium

    Standing proudly in the centre of the Stadtpark, the planetarium has been shining new light since its grand reopening in 2016!

    Catch the best photo light in the morning.

    Sights City Hall

    The impressive Rathaus (City Hall) is Hamburg’s seat of government. Hamburg's parliament and senate assemble here. 

    Fishmarket Markets

    Sights Fish Market

    Every Sunday morning, the Hamburg Fish Market by the Elbe attracts thousands of visitors, night owls and early birds alike!​​​​​​​

    Reeperbahn in the heart of St. Pauli district

    Explore Reeperbahn Nightlife District

    The famous street in the heart of St. Pauli offers everything from theatres and galleries to trendy nightclubs and smoky sailor bars.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Climb the steps to the observation deck and have a great look over the harbour

    Sights St. Michael's Church

    The 'Michel' is Hamburg's largest church and one of the city's must-see sights. Its bell tower offers a stunning view over the city.​​​​​​​

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