835th Hamburg Port Anniversary 2024

HIGHLIGHTS 836th Port Anniversary Hamburg

Traditionally, the PORT OF ANNIVERSARY of Hamburg opens with the grand arrival parade. When the tugboats dance a ballet on the Elbe and the colourful harbour mile provides culinary delicacies and background music, things get fun and exciting at the Landungsbrücken. The tugboat ballet is a unique spectacle worldwide, where the tugboats perform their choreography to classical music for the audience. From fish sandwiches to exotic noodle dishes, the colourful harbour mile offers many delicacies for the physical well-being. Entertainment is provided by a colourful stage programme, with a total of up to ten small stages offering free live music of various genres. The PORT ANNIVERSARY of Hamburg is a very special highlight in Hamburg that you should not miss.

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Reception of the ships for the HAMBURG PORT ANNIVERSARY The Tall Ship Parade on Friday

Every year, the big entrance parade is the beginning of the biggest harbour festival in the world, the HAMBURG PORT ANNIVERSARY. More than 300 ships sail along the Elbe towards the harbour. An impressive spectacle for young and old sailors.

The Tall Ship Parade on Friday

Spectacular birthday show with fireworks Elbe in Concert

The Big Fireworks are a real highlight of the Hamburg Port Anniversary. Watching the fireworks from the right spot somewhere along the Elbe with the most breathtaking and fascinating view is surely an experience to remember. This year, the birthday…

Elbe in Concert

Dance of the tugboats on the Elbe The Tugboat Ballet

The tugboat ballet at the Hamburg Port Anniversary is a unique and impressive show.

The Tugboat Ballet

Farewell of the ships from the Hamburg Port Anniversary The Tall Ship Parade on Sunday

Even the biggest harbour festival in the world comes to an end. The closing event of the Hamburg Port Anniversary is the big sailing parade on the Elbe. The numerous ships then bid farewell to the port of Hamburg.

The Tall Ship Parade on Sunday

Opening ceremony of the Hamburg Port Anniversary International Ecumenical Service

Every year the Hamburg Port Anniversary is traditionally opened by an international ecumenical service in the main church of St. Michaelis.

International Ecumenical Service

Hamburg - the maritime gateway to the world

Screeching seagulls, big boats sailing by paired with the Nordic mentality - Hamburg exudes a unique martime city flair. Water plays an important role in Hamburg as a magical effect. Those who come to Hamburg visit the harbor, the Speicherstadt, the Alster or the Elbstrand. There is much to discover here!

History of the Hamburg Port Anniversary

..and how it all began

Hamburg is the pearl on the Elbe with its unique maritime flair. Why is the Port Anniversary of Hamburg celebrated every year with a spectacular street festival? Hamburg is deeply connected to its port. Learn more about the history of the largest harbour festival in the world.

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Where is what in the port of Hamburg

Finding your way around the port of Hamburg is not that easy. We'll help you keep an overview between the Elbe Philharmonic Hall and the Elbe beach - we'll turn you into real harbour professionals.

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Shipspotting

10 good places to watch ships

Hamburg is also called "the gateway to the world". A total of 8,000 ships enter the port of Hamburg every year, making the city a popular place for ship spotters. We show you where you can get as close as possible to the graceful sailing ships, massive container ships and imposing ocean liners from all over the world.

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Perfect places to watch ships

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CITY AREA PORTRAIT St. Pauli, the Harbour & the Reeperbahn

At Hamburg’s city coast, the Elbe and the harbour, you can just sit down and watch as ships, ferries and tugs pass by and enjoy the strong sea breeze. A few hundred meters away you can experience Hamburg’s world-famous “sinful mile” – the Reeperbahn.

St. Pauli, the Harbour & the Reeperbahn

Hamburg's water station. Landungsbrücken

The floating dock - called the "Landungsbrücken" (landing stages) – is 700 metres long. Harbour tours and the HADAG steamers to Finkenwerder, Oevelgönne and Blankenese leave from this water "station". Impressive luxury cruisers also dock here from time to time.

Landungsbrücken

Sundays 5 to 9 am Fish Market

Every Sunday morning since 1703 Hamburg's most traditional market has been trading in just about anything and everything that isn't nailed down.

Fish Market

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Hamburg Port Anniversary

HIGHLIGHTS 836th Port Anniversary Hamburg

Reception of the ships for the HAMBURG PORT ANNIVERSARY The Tall Ship Parade on Friday

Spectacular birthday show with fireworks Elbe in Concert

Dance of the tugboats on the Elbe The Tugboat Ballet

Farewell of the ships from the Hamburg Port Anniversary The Tall Ship Parade on Sunday

Opening ceremony of the Hamburg Port Anniversary International Ecumenical Service

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Event highlights for the Hamburg Port Anniversay 2024

Hamburg - the maritime gateway to the world

..and how it all began

Where is what in the port of Hamburg

10 good places to watch ships

THIS MIGHT INTEREST YOU AS WELL Further Recommendations

CITY AREA PORTRAIT St. Pauli, the Harbour & the Reeperbahn

Hamburg's water station. Landungsbrücken

Sundays 5 to 9 am Fish Market

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