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Port Anniversary

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Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, public and private events are prohibited in Hamburg until at least 1 May, regardless of the number of participants.
This does not apply to events that serve to maintain public security and order, provide services under public law, supply the population or provide health care for the population. Retail businesses and shops will remain closed with certain exceptions.

Port Anniversary

Port Anniversary

Port Anniversary 2019 Port Anniversary

Maritime parades, historic sailboats and ships, music, fireworks and food: celebrate Hamburg's biggest festival along the banks of the Elbe.
Fri 8 — Sun 10 May, 2020

Port Anniversary General Information

Overwhelmed by the magnitude of Hamburg’s Port Anniversary? Here is everything you need to get ready for the maritime event of the year.

Port Anniversary Highlights

Explore historic yachts, sing along to shanty choirs and admire the tugboat ballet during the yearly Port Anniversary weekend.

Port Anniversary History

In 1189, emperor Barbarossa declared Hamburg's port a custom-free zone. This event's anniversary has been celebrated since 1977.

Port Anniversary Kids

Everyone can be a sailor for a day at the Port Anniversary. An event for the whole family — explore ships, tie knots or go on a treasure hunt. 

Port Anniversary Activities

Hundreds of events along the Elbe river make up this gigantic event. Even after 800+ years, there's always something new.

Port Anniversary Elbphil­harmonie and HafenCity

The Elbphilharmonie teamed up with the NDR Orchestra to give all classical music lovers a special treat: free live streams of concerts!

Port Anniversary Arrivals

The Port Anniversary is a must-visit destination for cruise ships, sailing vessels and tugboats to show themselves off to the masses.

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    Port Anniversary Activities

    Hundreds of events along the Elbe river make up this gigantic event. Even after 800+ years, there's always something new.

    Elbphilharmonie / Port Anniversary

    Port Anniversary Elbphil­harmonie and HafenCity

    The Elbphilharmonie teamed up with the NDR Orchestra to give all classical music lovers a special treat: free live streams of concerts!

    Port Anniversary Hamburg

    Port Anniversary General Information

    Overwhelmed by the magnitude of Hamburg’s Port Anniversary? Here is everything you need to get ready for the maritime event of the year.

    Fireworks Port Anniversary Hamburg

    Port Anniversary Highlights

    Explore historic yachts, sing along to shanty choirs and admire the tugboat ballet during the yearly Port Anniversary weekend.

    Gorch Fock (left) escorted by Sea Cloud at 790. port anniversary 1964

    Port Anniversary History

    In 1189, emperor Barbarossa declared Hamburg's port a custom-free zone. This event's anniversary has been celebrated since 1977.

    Port Anniversary Hamburg

    Port Anniversary Kids

    Everyone can be a sailor for a day at the Port Anniversary. An event for the whole family — explore ships, tie knots or go on a treasure hunt. 

    Ships Hamburg Port Anniversary

    Port Anniversary Arrivals

    The Port Anniversary is a must-visit destination for cruise ships, sailing vessels and tugboats to show themselves off to the masses.

    Port Anniversary in Hamburg, Germany: FAQs

    Port Anniversary FAQs

    Six kilometres of events, music and food stands: it's best to come prepared in order to enjoy the PORT ANNIVERSARY to the fullest.

    Port Anniversary in Hamburg, Germany: Getting there

    Port Anniversary Traffic Info Getting there

    Things run differently during PORT ANNIVERSARY weekend. See this article for all questions regarding traffic regulations.  

    Copyright owners of the images

    Port Anniversary: © www.mediaserver.hamburg.de / M. Zapf ,
    Port Anniversary 02: © www.mediaserver.hamburg.de / Christian Spahrbier ,
    Port Anniversary Hamburg: © imago stock & people / Hoch Zwei Stock / Angerer ,
    Port Anniversary Hamburg Highlights: © HHM / Glaubit ,
    Port Anniversary History: © imago stock & people / ZUMA Press ,
    Port Anniversary Kids: © Marek Santen ,
    Onshore Activities: © imago stock & people / Hoch Zwei Stock / Angerer ,
    Elbphilharmonie: © www.mediaserver.hamburg.de / Andreas Vallbracht ,
    Ships: © www.mediaserver.hamburg.de / Christian Spahrbier ,
    Port Anniversary: FAQs: © www.mediaserver.hamburg.de / Jan Traupe ,
    Port Anniversary: Getting there: © imago images / Westend61