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Maritime Events

Current highlights in Hamburg Events on the water and at the harbour

The Port of Hamburg awaits you with its unique historic harbour atmosphere and exciting events on the water. Immerse yourself in a world full of ships and harbour romance at the maritime events. What's special: All events are close to the water. Directly at the harbour, on the Alster or on the typical Hamburg canals.

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A stiff breeze on the Elbe - sailor's yarn until the beams bend!

Steife Brise „Seemannsgarn“

The port of Hamburg becomes the stage for a improv theatre, two metres above the Elbe.Four storytellers tell adventurous tales of life on the high seas in this former cargo ship. The sailors compete with each other on stage, transforming the audience's suggestions into incredible myths and legends.

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Gigantic party on the Elbe

Boat party Hamburg

Off on the Elbe for the ultimate boat party! Five hours of partying on Hamburg's most modern party ship with the best hits of the last 20 years, a fantastic view of the harbour and a welcome drink.

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Each Sunday morning

Traditional Hamburg 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.

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Every evening with varying departure times

Boat trip with lights through the UNESCO Speicherstadt

A harbour cruise in Hamburg on a traditional barque is a must-see! However, a lights cruise in the evening is something very special. It's the only way to experience the more romantic side of the harbour, as the Speicherstadt is then bathed in a beautiful glow of lights.

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Insider tip for ship fans

Walk through the Sandtor harbour with its historic ships

At its opening in 1866, the Sandtorhafen harbour was the first artificially created harbour basin in Hamburg in which seagoing ships could be loaded and unloaded lying alongside the docks..

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Enjoy a great view all year round

Breakfast cafés on the waterfront

Many breakfast cafés call Hamburg's most beautiful waterfront their home. We show you where you can start your day with a hearty breakfast by the water.

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Roastery directly in the historic harbour

Coffee tasting in the UNESCO Speicherstadt

Rustic oak planks, historical roasting facilities and launches sailing past the high windows: This is only possible in the coffee roasting plant in the Speicherstadt. A go to place for all coffee lovers.

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Hamburg's floating landmark

Museum ship Rickmer Rickmers

The museum ship RICKMER RICKMERS in the Hamburg harbour is a floating monument reminding of the times of the great windjammers in Hamburg, open daily for visitors, except from Mondays.

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Walk under Hamburg harbour: Old Elbe Tunnel

You have to experience it: You can walk under the Elbe since more than 100 years. On the other side of the Elbe, a magnificent view of the harbour, St. Michael's Church and the Landungsbrücken awaits. Top tip: Only walk the route once and return with the HVV harbour ferries!

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Christmas season in a maritime way

Insider tip: Christmas markets by the water

Hamburg transforms into a sparkling, maritime Christmas metropolis during the Christmas season. What's special about Hamburg in the run-up to Christmas is above all its proximity to the water. On a trip to the Christmas market, you can look out over the sparkling water with a mulled wine in your hand.

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Experience the Hanseatic City Maritime Tours

Hamburg is characterised by water. The Alster and Elbe give the city its unmistakable character. Go on an individual discovery tour along the water in Hamburg, for example, with a tour along the Elbe - or once around the Alster. In any case, you should pay a visit to Speicherstadt & HafenCity: Here you can experience the maritime flair of Hamburg.

Maritime Tours
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The whole world's port Maritime Hamburg

Desire for the water, harbour flair and large boats? Then you're in the right place so close to the Elbe. No matter whether you take off on your own or want to experience such highlights as the Harbour Birthday or Cruise Days, we tell you when and where you can enjoy Hamburg's maritime flair pure.

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Hamburg means... Events at the waterfront

Festivals, concerts, book readings, parties, masquerade balls, live concert screenings, and poetry slams in the open air – and all of this against the unique backdrop of the Elbe River. At Hamburg’s waterside, a multitude of exciting events and activities ensures a continuous flow of inspiration.

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