Hamburg
Germany · Free and Hanseatic City of HamburgDE
City and state in Germany
Hamburg, officially the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, is the second-largest city in Germany after Berlin and seventh-largest city in the European Union, with a population of over 1.9 million. The Hamburg Metropolitan Region has a population of over 5.1 million and is the tenth-largest metropolitan region by GDP in the European Union. At the southern tip of the Jutland Peninsula, Hamburg stands on the branching River Elbe at the head of a 110 km (68 mi) estuary to the North Sea, at the confluence of the Alster and Bille. Hamburg is one of Germany's three city-states alongside Berlin and Bremen, and is surrounded by Schleswig-Holstein to the north and Lower Saxony to the south. The Port of Hamburg is Germany's largest and Europe's third-largest, after Rotterdam and Antwerp. The local dialect is a variant of Low Saxon.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,910,160
- Coordinates
- 53.551, 9.993
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 6 m
Overview of Hamburg
Located in Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Germany, Hamburg is best described as a large metropolitan hub. Some 1,910,160 inhabitants call it home. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards nature, culture and water sports.
Things to do in Hamburg
Nature in Hamburg
(20)Under nature, Hamburg is tagged with Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. In all, 20 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Hamburg's own activity tags.
Culture in Hamburg
(18)The culture shortlist for Hamburg: Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Hamburg. Altogether 18 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Hamburg
(17)On the water sports side, Hamburg offers Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking and Kiteboarding. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Hamburg. That is 17 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Sports in Hamburg
(13)Sports in Hamburg covers Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. In all, 13 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Hamburg's own activity tags.
Adventure in Hamburg
(10)The adventure shortlist for Hamburg: Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Escape Room. All of it is drawn from Hamburg's recorded activities. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nightlife in Hamburg
(10)Nightlife lovers get Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. All of it is drawn from Hamburg's recorded activities. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Wellness in Hamburg
(5)Our data lists Farms, Ranches, Spa, Turkish Baths and Wellness as wellness options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Hamburg's own activity tags.
Family in Hamburg
(3)Family lovers get Aquariums, Playgrounds and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Hamburg is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Hamburg
(2)Hamburg records Food and Shopping under shopping. All of it is drawn from Hamburg's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Hamburg
(2)Looking for other activities? Hamburg has Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Hamburg's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Hamburg
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Hamburg is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Europe/Berlin.
Similar destinations
Places near Hamburg that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hamburg known for?
- Hamburg is mainly a destination for nature, culture and water sports, set in Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Germany with around 1,910,160 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Hamburg?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Hamburg. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Hamburg?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Hamburg located?
- Administratively, Hamburg sits in Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Germany — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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