Experts agree that Hamburg is one of the world‘s most beautiful cities!
For centuries, Hamburg has had one of the largest international sea ports, with trade relations spanning the entire world, particularly English speaking countries and South America. Even so, Hamburg is not situated on the open sea. Rather, it is located on the wide lower reaches of the River Elbe, approximately 100 km upstream from the North Sea. The container ships and cruisers sailing up and down the Elbe are a unique sight.
Ships from all around the world moor at the port, while Airbus aircraft are produced in Hamburg. The city itself has a subtly maritime and refined atmosphere. Magnificent offices owned by long-established traders and shipowners as well as the imposing town hall are reminders of the city‘s Hanseatic trading traditions.
The city center is built around a large lake (Lake Alster) and has classic facades, elegant shopping streets, street cafés, restaurants and grand hotels from the 19th century interspersed with medieval churches.
"Fleets" (open canals) flow through the city, which boasts no less than 2428 bridges (Venice, by comparison, has a mere 450). Hamburg is an exceptionally green city with large parks and gardens. Its hallmark is St. Michael‘s the unique baroque church.
It goes without saying that with its over 90 consulates this international and cosmopolitan city offers a rich variety of different cultural events: theater, opera, classical music, ballet, musicals, pop concerts, museums, art galleries, cinemas showing the latest premieres etc.
