Things to Do in Hamburg for International Residents

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Things to Do for Hamburg's International Residents

Hamburg and its metropolitan area have plenty to offer not only for visitors but also for its temporary as well as permanent residents. Browse our incentives for cultural, social or sporting events inside and day trips outside the city limits.

Community

Settle Communities

Looking to meet others that share your interests, language, nationality or hobbies? Find out where Hamburg's communities hang out.

Social Clothing Donation Centres

At various centres around Hamburg, donated clothing is available for free or discounted prices to those in need. Find addresses here.

Social Blood Donation

Most healthy people over the age of 18 are allowed to donate blood. Find out where and how you can donate in Hamburg.

Social Plasma Donation

Donating plasma can be just as valuable as giving blood. Find out all you need to know about plasma donation in Hamburg.

Social Volunteering

Volunteering is an important pillar of social life. Hamburg strives to ensure ideal conditions for residents to contribute to good causes.

Culture

Events Hamburg International Comedy

In need of a laugh? Hamburg International Comedy puts on regular comedy shows in English.

Mundsburg Station beside the English Theater of Hamburg

Theatre The English Theatre

The first English theatre in all of Germany, the programme includes plays of all genres - always in the original English.

Hamburg Players - The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

Theatre The Hamburg Players

This local English-language theatre group has much more to offer than just the three plays it stages per year. Learn more.

X - The latest play by Hamburg's very own English-language drama group

Theatres University Players

Part of Hamburg University, this award-winning amateur group stages two productions per year.

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.

Several museums are located in the inner city

Explore Art Museums and Galleries

See the Old Masters and contemporary art exhibitions, or buy a unique piece at Hamburg's numerous art spaces, museums and galleries.

Music

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Music in Hamburg Open Mic Nights

Are you new in town, an amateur musician or just a music lover? Or maybe all the above? Hamburg’s many open mic nights are perfect for you!

Explore Live Music Venues

Hamburg is a city for music with a worldwide reputation for its great live music venues. See this list of our favourite places to find out why.

Outside of Hamburg

Visitors Day Trips

Feeling adventurous? Discover the best day trips around Hamburg: from beaches and wildlife parks to castles and medieval villages.

Day Trips Haithabu Viking Museum

Explore the exciting history of the Vikings at the Haithabu museum, which includes five accurately reconstructed viking houses!

Day Trips Kieler Woche

In June, party at the World's biggest sailing event for everything from dinghies to tall ships! Kiel, gateway to Scandinavia!

Day Trips Fun and Wildlife Parks

Discover new animals and exciting theme parks in the region near Hamburg. With so many options, there is something for everyone!

Day Trips Castles and Mansions

Hidden away in the beautiful Northern German countryside, countless architectural gems from over the centuries await you.

Sport and Activity

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Things to Do for Internationals