Hamburg at a glance
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We, the City of Hamburg are delighted to welcome you! We are very proud to have put together an innovative online brochure.
Our goal? To convince you that the organisation of your event in Hamburg would be an unforgettable experience for all delegates!
Let Hamburg surprise you…
We look forward to welcome you soon!
Your dedicated Hamburg Team
Andreas Schnuerer
Florian Gerdes
Karin Samland
Frank Pflugfelder
Hamburg at a glance
Population of Hamburg
Second-largest city of Germany
as well as one of the country’s 16 federal states
population of Hamburg Metropolitan Region
Hamburg is the largest city in Europe
that is not a national capital
Hamburg has become a new trend destination and one of the most exciting cities in Germany in terms of culture and quality of life.
Hamburg Awards
BitcomSmart City Index 2022Smartest City in Germany
Monocle MagazineQuality of Life Survey 2019Among the 10 most livable Cities in the World
The EconomistThe world’s most livable citiesRank 10 of 140
Lonely PlanetHamburg – a must see destination in 2018Top 10 cities
FDI – A Service from the Financial TimesEuropean large Cities & regions of the FutureOverall Winner – "large cities" & "best connectivity"
Green Approach
Short distances between conference hotels, venues, points of interest and cultural hotspots and the city’s excellent public infrastructure have a positive impact on the city’s ecological balance sheet as CO2-intensive transfers are avoided.
In cooperation with the Hamburg Transport Association (HVV), the Hamburg Convention Bureau provides a special ticket for conferences, meetings and seminars, participants can travel across Hamburg’s entire local public transport network at reasonable rates and in a climate-friendly way.
Hamburg is more than just an option
Hamburg is always a gain –when business starts with easy accessibility
Arriving by rail
Hamburg has three centrally located long distance train stations. Thanks to the high-speed ICE train (up to 170mph), you can reach Berlin in just 90 minutes or Copenhagen in 4 hours, 30 minutes. The Dammtor Station is just a few steps from the Congress Center Hamburg.
Arriving by plane
Serving a wide range of global destinations at considerable frequency Hamburg Airport welcomes 37,000 passengers per day. Located within city limits it offers a train connection of only 20 minutes to Hamburg’s downtown area. The journey by car is nearly as fast, even during rush hour.
Easy around town
Germany has great cars, yes, but you don’t need one to get around Hamburg. Apart from a lot of walkable urban space the city has a tight network of subway lines, trains and buses as well as several ferry services. Those who prefer individual transport can always rent a city bike and enjoy Hamburg’s splendour on two wheels.
Hotels in prime locations
successfully held events in Hamburg
Rotary International Convention 2019 with over 25,000 participants from all over the world. Rotary is a well known global network of 1.2 million volunteer leaders in over 200 countries who are committed to tackle the world’s most urgent humanitarian challenges.
The ITS World Congress 2021 with over 13,000 participants from all continents. The topic of the congress was one that affects metropolises worldwide and in which Hamburg has a very forward-looking strategy and is an interesting role model: transport and mobility.
BIO-Europe® 2019, which is the largest biotechnology partnering conference, which is annually held in Europe, bringing together over 4,000 global decision makers from biotechnolgy, pharma and finance in Hamburg in 2019.
The 22nd Euretina Congress took place from 1 to 4 September 2022 at the Congress Center Hamburg. Over 6,600 participants followed the congress live and virtually. The goal of the European Society of Retina Specialists is to bring together retinal experts to advance retinal research and prevent avoidable blindness.
CCH – Congress Center Hamburg
The ideal connection
Hamburg Messe und Congress, is the city’s largest and most flexible provider when it comes to your upcoming event. The multitude of possibilities on the exhibition grounds and in the new CCH – Congress Center Hamburg (re-opened in 2022), the ability to combine trade fair and congress events with all locations, including the “Planten un Blomen” park area, which connects them all, is unique in the world.
Take advantage of our know-how and the broad international expertise of our team for your planning and benefit from The ideal connection between a modern fairground and one of Europe‘s most state-of-the-art convention centers.
Hamburg Messe und Congress hosted a number of prestigious trade fairs and conventions within many industries. It highlighted its prominent role as a meeting point of leading medical as well as scientific congresses or events. In fact, the city hosts a number of leading international exhibitions and conferences.
Locations
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Here a selection of our multifaceted location landscape.
Altonaer Fischauktionshalle Hamburg
Once upon a time, the landing fishermen offered their catch fresh in the Altona fish auction hall.
GAGA
Far above the rooftops of Hamburg, GAGA welcomes you as a unique setting for your unforgettable events.
Factory Hammerbrooklyn
Factory Berlin is Europe's biggest innovation network.
CURIO-HAUS
Space in space. Event within an event. Which salon would you like? West gallery? East gallery? Large? Small?
NORD EVENT Panoramadeck
Take your event to the highest level!
Hamburg Cruise Center Baakenhöft
Event location in HafenCity with a view of the Elbe - The Hamburg Cruise Center Baakenhöft.
Kuppel Hamburg
The Kuppel in Hamburg presents itself as a flexible event location for almost every occasion.
clouds Conference & Restaurant
clouds has been one of the signature members of east Cosmos family since its grand opening in 2013.
Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg
The exclusive event location Kaispeicher B not only invites you to a breathtaking view over the skyline of Hamburg and the Elbe.
Hotels
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Here a selection of our multifaceted hotel landscape.
Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Hamburg
The luxurious Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten is the epitome of a European Grand Hotel.
east Hotel & Restaurant
The east hotel has been the prime spot for chic accommodations, artisan dining, and vibrant nightlife ever since opening its doors in 2004.
Renaissance Hamburg Hotel
With its central downtown location and exclusive ambience, the Renaissance Hamburg Hotel is the ideal starting point for exciting city trips to Hamburg.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg
Discover our central business hotel in Hamburg with stunning views.
The Westin Hamburg
Be impressed by our unique location; on one side the metropolis of Hamburg, with its inimitable flair and on the other side the Hafencity - the gateway to the world.
Mövenpick Hotel Hamburg
Welcome to the city between Elbe and Alster.
Empire Riverside Hotel
The Empire Riverside Hotel is located in the heart of St. Pauli and impresses with a spectacular view of the harbour, the Elbe and the city of Hamburg.
Grand Elysée Hamburg
Located in the green heart of the “Hanseactic city”, the Grand Elysée Hamburg, Germany’s largest five-star private hotel, is a welcoming meeting place for locals and guests from around the world.
Holiday Inn Hamburg HafenCity
The Holiday Inn Hamburg - HafenCity is situated in the center of the new HafenCity quarter, where modern architecture and Hanseatic tradition merge.
Hamburg is always a gain – when business meets motivation
Visit Elbphilharmonie
Visit Elbphilharmonie
With the construction of the Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg gave itself a new landmark: the result is a concert hall that is unparalleled worldwide thanks to its impressive glass-wave architecture and the interior. The old quay store in the harbour as a pedestal shows the connection with the maritime tradition of the city. Gain detailed insights into the extraordinary architecture and musical programme of the Elbphilharmonie.
Photo: Mediaserver Hamburg / ThisIsJulia Photography
HAMBURG TOURS
HAMBURG TOURS
Rediscover Hamburg! Whether by bicycle or on foot, accompanied by Nordic delicacies such as the legendary fish sandwich, or the classic exploration of the top sights of the Hanseatic City. Shopping fans and friends of the art of brewing, as well as lovers of the maritime, will be highly entertained and satisfied. There is a suitable tour through Hamburg for everyone!
Photo: Mediaserver Hamburg / Christian Spahrbier
BREATHE IN HISTORY
BREATHE IN HISTORY
The Speicherstadt is more than 100 years old and is considered the world’s largest contiguous warehouse complex. In 2015 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated in the former free port, the red-brick building ensemble with its thick walls, copper roofs and blocks and tackles was built on oak piles between 1883 and 1888 and is among Hamburg’s main attractions. On an area that was once used for storing coffee, tea and other spices, visitors can now experience these in museums or marvel at the Miniatur Wunderland, the world’s largest model railway.
Photo: Mediaserver Hamburg
TASTING EXPERIENCES
TASTING EXPERIENCES
Besides tasting and learning more about the delicious goods that have made the warehouse district famous – coffee, tea, herbs, chocolate – a bright and vibrant beer culture has sprung up in Hamburg over the last ten years. In addition to large breweries like Astra and Holsten, many other beer projects and companies, some of them experimental, have also settled in Hamburg. Experience the culinary diversity!
Photo: Überquell
PORT AND RIVER CRUISES
PORT AND RIVER CRUISES
The River Elbe has always been a lifeline and major traffic route for Hamburg. It provides direct access to the North Sea about 100 kilometres away and has formed the basis for the development of Hamburg’s port. Huge container ships arrive in Hamburg with the rhythm of the tides and bring goods from overseas, the majority of which is distributed to Central Europe, Scandinavia and the Baltic States. Visitors to Hamburg can best experience the hustle and bustle of the port handling terminals on a traditional harbour boat trip or bus tour.
Photo: Mediaserver Hamburg / bcs Media
SITE TOUR AIRBUS
SITE TOUR AIRBUS
Aircraft manufacturing up close – experience exciting insights into the production and assembly of Airbus aircrafts on an Airbus site tour. In Hamburg Finkenwerder you can experience the final assembly from A320 to A380.
Photo: Andreas Vallbracht
MINIATUR WUNDERLAND
MINIATUR WUNDERLAND
In the Hamburg Speicherstadt, there is much to discover in the largest model railway system in the world! The Miniatur Wunderland “Miniature Wonderland” presents 930 trains with nearly 14,450 railway wagons, 228,000 trees, 215,000 figures, 8,850 cars, 13,000 metres of track, 3,660 buildings and bridges, which were set up in minute detail by 230 employees in over 580,000 man-hours. In this superlative model landscape, you witness realistic railway operations entirely computercontrolled. There is even day and night in the railway world – and that’s every 15 minutes.
Photo: Mediaserver Hamburg / Jan Traupe
ACTIVE CITY
ACTIVE CITY
People from Hamburg love their Alsterlake in the middle of the city. The liveable metropole is traversed by a network of waterways and canals and has more bridges than do London, Amsterdam and Venice combined. From the water, beautiful areas with idyllic villas, gardens and parks can be explored. Riding the bike, walking, jogging, sailing, stand up paddling, canoeing – there are various offerings to put together an amazing team-building programme without even leaving the city centre.
Photo: Mediaserver Hamburg / Christian Spahrbier
Hamburg metropolitan region
Tourists from all over the world revel in the whole region’s maritime atmosphere as well as wide expanses of unspoiled nature just outside the teeming metropolis.
Photos: Mediaserver Hamburg / Bernd Schmidt, imagephoto.de, Geheimtipp Hamburg
You shouldselect Hamburgbecause…
- Hamburg is still a “hidden gem”, a sleeping beauty waiting to be discovered
- of the easy accessibility and logistic for the attendees thanks to short distances
- of the city’s high sustainability approach
- of its high quality standards in the meetings industry and its strong MICE experience
- of the support through a dedicated Hamburg team
Hamburg is ready for you, your participants and guests! We would love to be your perfect destination for your event!
