HAMBURG

Hamburg is Germany's second largest city and a fascinating international metropolis that is diverse and has many different faces to discover. The long Hanseatic tradition of trade with the world has made Hamburg a cosmopolitan city that is called "Germany's gate to the world" for a reason. The municipal area with its 755 square kilometers is seven times the size of Paris and 2 ½ times that of London. With 30 square meters living space per person, Hamburg enjoys the largest average personal living space of all big cities in the world.

The international character of Hamburg is best shown in the number of foreign consulates: with more than 90 consulates, Hamburg ranks  second only to New York as the city with the most consulates in the world. The Hamburg harbour is Europe's second largest port and ranks seventh in the world with roughly 85 million tons of wares being handled here every year. The media business also plays an important role in Hamburg: just as Cologne is the city of TV, Hamburg is the city of print: more than 50% of all newspapers produced in Germany are produced here, and accordingly many large publishing houses and advertising agencies reside in Hamburg.

This city is definitely worth a visit: from the St. Pauli nightlife action to a seafood dinner with a view of the harbour, from a walk through the parks, along the Elbchaussee, the historic Speicherstadt or the picturesque Alster - Hamburg offers plenty that is worth discovering. The Locationsite tourguides have explored the city and present their impressions here: extraordinary hotels, from modern design highlights to traditional houses and several of Hamburg's finest restaurants in the hotel and restaurant guide! The raging nightlife in the clubs of St. Pauli, the alternative bar scene of the Sternschanze and assorted nightlife gems in our Locationsite nightlife guide, some shopping tips for the day in the Hamburg shopping guide and of course the many beautiful sights in the Locationsite Hamburg sightseeing guide! All complete with exclusive 360° panoramic pictures - enjoy your virtual Hamburg visit!