Hamburg, Port city in northern Germany
Germany's second-largest urban center spreads across both banks of the Elbe River and incorporates numerous canals, creating a landscape where water defines the geography and connects districts through an extensive network of crossings.
Founded in the 9th century as a fortress settlement, the territory gained Free Imperial City status in 1189 and joined the Hanseatic League, developing into one of northern Europe's major trading centers over subsequent centuries.
The port shapes daily life for residents and remains central to the city's identity, with the fish market drawing thousands every Sunday morning and maritime festivals celebrating seafaring heritage throughout the year.
Central Station provides direct rail connections to major European cities, while the extensive S-Bahn and U-Bahn network covers all districts and operates until after midnight on weekends with additional night services.
The Reeperbahn entertainment district operates 24 hours daily and contains more than 30 theaters and music venues within a single kilometer, making it one of Europe's densest concentrations of performance spaces.
Location: Germany
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
Part of: Hamburg Metropolitan Region
Shares border with: Schleswig-Holstein, Lower Saxony, Seevetal, Neu Wulmstorf, Bönningstedt, Norderstedt, Halstenbek, Reinbek, Pinneberg, Segeberg District, Stormarn, District of Duchy of Lauenburg, Harburg, Stade, Ahrensburg
Address: Hamburg, Germany 27499
Website: https://hamburg.com
GPS coordinates: 53.55034,10.00065
Latest update: November 28, 2025 12:56
Photo license: CC BY-SA 3.0
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List of main monuments, museums, and cultural interest spots in Hamburg, including its historic port, emblematic buildings and museum spaces. Also features alternative places that perfectly embody this city in northern Germany.
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Hamburg offers numerous recreational activities such as interactive museums, escape game centers, bowling alleys, flight simulators, and water parks. Visitors can explore the city's history at the Hamburg Dungeon, try axe throwing, parkour, or enjoy virtual reality centers. The city also has several karaoke lounges, a horse racing track, and a casino.
Bars on rooftops in Hamburg: panoramic views, cocktails, and terraces above the city
Elbphilharmonie
1.5 km
Miniatur Wunderland
1.1 km
Speicherstadt
970 m
Richtstätte bei Ohrensen
34.8 km
Rote Flora
2.9 km
St. Michaelis Church, Hamburg
1.5 km
Tierpark Hagenbeck
6.6 km
Elbe Tunnel
2.4 km
Ohlsdorf Cemetery
9.2 km
Köhlbrand Bridge
5.2 km
Hamburger Flaktürme
4.6 km
Ohnsorg-Theater
629 m
Hamburg City Hall
522 m
Klimahaus Bremerhaven
94.3 km
Villa Kunterbunt
3.9 km
Hotel Atlantic Kempinski
812 m
St. Pauli Landing Stages
2.3 km
St. Nicholas’ Church, Hamburg
693 m
Hamburg Dungeon
1 km
Chilehaus
246 m
Planten un Blomen
1.7 km
Wilhelm Bauer
94.1 km
Heinrich Hertz Tower
2.2 km
Altonaer Fischmarkt
3.1 km
Cap San Diego
1.8 km
Dancing Towers
2.2 km
Laeiszhalle
1.5 km
Theater im Hafen
2.2 kmReviews
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