Hamburg, gateway to the world, beautiful city, the “highlight in the north“: It is for a reason that the green city on the shores of the river is known as one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. And even the locals, who are generally so reserved, can hardly conceal the fact that they are proud of “their“ city.

With its 1.8 million inhabitants, the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg is the second-largest city in Germany and one of the 16 federal states of the Federal Republic of Germany. Hamburg is both city and state.

The city area comprises 755 square kilometres and is therefore seven times larger than Paris and two and half times larger than London. This is why the quality of life is especially high in Hamburg. The city has 2,302 bridges, more than Venice and Amsterdam together. More than 90 consulates are located here, which makes Hamburg second in the world after New York. As a trade centre, Hamburg has always been a cosmopolitan city, which has moulded the Hamburg mentality.

Everyone who has visited the city is fascinated by its atmosphere and maritime charm. Whether the river Elbe, Alster lake, Hafen City, Speicherstadt, Fischmarkt or Reeperbahn – there is always something new to discover, experience and marvel at.

Hamburg provides unique offers to its guests: The best in art and culture, world-famous musicals, high-quality and entertaining theatre programmes, a wide variety of hotels, excellent restaurants, exquisite shopping, thrilling nightlife and plenty of historical sights worth seeing, legacy to the city's 1,200 years of history.

For further information go to: www.english.hamburg.de