Boerse Hamburg - Regulierter Markt, Stock exchange in Hamburg, Germany

The Hamburg Stock Exchange is a late-classical building at Adolphsplatz, connected at its rear to the Hamburg Rathaus and its Ehrenhof courtyard. Opened on 2 December 1841, it also houses the Handelskammer and its Commerzbibliothek. Three of the four individual exchanges still meet here; the securities exchange moved to new premises at Rathausmarkt at the end of 2005.

The institution began in the 1500s when merchants sought a central location for trading. The current building was constructed in the 1800s and represents the transformation from outdoor trading spaces to a formal financial institution.

The exchange reflects Hamburg's role as a major trading port through its specialized grain trading floor. The different trading sections show how the city's commerce has developed from maritime goods to modern finance.

The exchange is a working institution, not a visitor attraction, so there are no tours of the trading floors. The building itself stands at Adolphsplatz and is joined at the rear to the Rathaus and its Ehrenhof courtyard, so it is easily seen on a walk through the city centre. The Handelskammer and its Commerzbibliothek are housed in the same building.

Hamburg is home to Germany's only specialized insurance exchange, highlighting the city's importance in the insurance industry. This separate institution demonstrates how trading in the city extends beyond securities to specialized financial sectors.