Hamburg has much to admire: unique architecture, countless canals and bridges, exceptional museums, cosmopolitan charm and then the magnificent harbour and the majestic Elbphilharmonie.
The Port of Hamburg is the largest seaport in Germany and the third largest in Europe after Rotterdam and Antwerp. It is also the second largest container port in Europe after Rotterdam and the eleventh largest in the world. Various shipping routes connect it to more than 900 world ports in over 170 countries. It is not for nothing that it is considered the ‘gateway to the world’.
In addition to the spectacular harbour, Hamburg is also famous for its Elbphilharmonie (Elbe Philharmonic), which is a real landmark of the city thanks to its impressive glass wave architecture. It is not only an architectural gem, but also a centre of culture and art. The striking 110-metre-high building was designed by architects Herzog & de Meuron. The concert hall can accommodate more than 2,000 spectators and attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world every year. Located on the right bank of the Norderelbe (North Elbe), its observation deck (Plaza of the Elbphilharmonie) offers a breathtaking view of the harbour and the city from a height of 37 metres.
The city of Hamburg is one of Germany’s 16 federal states and is the second largest city in Germany after Berlin. It lies in northern Germany at the point where the Elbe River meets the Alster and Bille rivers, close to the North Sea.
