Live, Study & Work in Hamburg

Residents

Hamburg residents are among the happiest people in Germany. That comes as no surprise for a city so rich in beauty, diversity, character, and culture. Here's all the information you need to make Hamburg your very own happy place.

Holidays & Celebrations

Christmas Markets

November – December: Discover Hamburg's more than 30 Christmas markets and indulge in mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and an enchanting winter atmosphere.

Civil Services Guide

Saving Energy

Reducing energy is important to become independent from gas and oil imports. Read our tips how to save both energy and serious money.

Hamburg Service vor Ort

Local office locations and opening hours – all you need to know about the Hamburg Service vor Ort offices.

Residents

Housing

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

Residents

Work

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

Residents

Study

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

Residents

Green Hamburg

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

Residents

Settle

Hamburg is a wonderful city to live in. Catch up on housing, finance, insurance and local culture, and soon you will call Hamburg home.

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About Hamburg

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About Hamburg

History

The city of Hamburg has a hanseatic history of trade, autonomy and economic power, but also of hardship and war.

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About Hamburg

Government

Hamburg is a city-state within the Federal Republic of Germany. Meet the First Mayor, the State Parliament and learn about local politics.

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About Hamburg

Authorities

Learn about Hamburg's city, state and port authorities (Behörden), as well as their services, opening hours and locations.

Living in Hamburg

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Housing

Looking for a plave to live? Understand the real estate market, renting, residential neighbourhoods and housing regulations.

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Study

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

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Work

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

Hamburg Public Services

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Hamburg Public Services

All of Hamburg's online services at a glance. Register your new address, apply for a parking permit or find information on daycare in schools – conveniently from your home.

Hamburg Service

Hamburg Service vor Ort

Local office locations and opening hours – all you need to know about the Hamburg Service vor Ort offices.