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Hauptstadt von Hamburg ist Hamburg.

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Hamburg (Germany): State & City - Population Statistics, Charts and Map

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Hamburg (Germany): State & City with population statistics, charts and maps.

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Beliebte bezirke sind Sternschanze, St Pauli, und HafenCity.

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The 10 Coolest Neighbourhoods in Hamburg

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From urban chic to rural idyll, from maritime to alternative, Hamburg has a neighbourhood for everyone. Discover yours!

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1,754,182 Menschen.

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Kupfer  Industrien

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Labskaus,Grünkohl,Franzbrötchen.

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Fischbrötchen

The humble fish roll is a snack in which its appeal lies in its simplicity. The sandwich is typically made with pickled herring ( b ismarckhering) or soused herring ( m atjes), some onion, pickles and remoulade sauce. But the options are as varied as the food stands that offer them. You can have fried fish or fish patty, North Sea shrimp or crabmeat. The fischbrötchen tastes best if eaten while enjoying views of the River Elbe's or the North Sea's wind in your face.

Finkenwerder Scholle

This traditional fish dish is named after a district of Hamburg that was once a fishing village. Plaice ( scholle) is baked or pan-fried with bacon, onions and shrimp from the North Sea. Plaice is one of the most commonly eaten fishes in Northern Germany, and used to be the key ingredient in fish and chips. These days, plaice has become scarce in several seas, but walk along the streets of Finkenwerder, and you will find many restaurants expertly cooking this superb fish meal.

If you want to sample traditional sailor and seamen fare, look no further than labskaus. This dish is made from corned beef, mashed potatoes and onions, with pickled beetroot, pickled gherkin, herring and fried egg commonly served as sides. Variations of this meal are served across Scandinavia and even in Liverpool, UK, where it's known as 'scouse'. Admittedly, the labskaus is anything but a photogenic dish, but dare to dig in, and your taste buds will thank you.

Throughout the winter, kale - known in German as grünkohl - is served across North Germany in a manner unsuited to its fame as a healthy superfood. Kale is stewed for several hours and served with the sides of smoked pork, one or two types of sausage, as well as boiled or fried potatoes. The kale season begins after the first winter frost and is often celebrated by groups of friends or colleagues doing a ' kohlfahrt' - literally, a cabbage tour. In a nutshell, they walk for several hours playing drinking games, and finish the day in a restaurant by eating as much grünkohl as their bellies can hold and dancing until morning.

The oldest recipe of the Hamburg eel soup dates back to a cookbook from 1788. Some claim this dish traditionally contained no eel, but was rather a meal made from leftovers. These days, this sweet-and-sour soup is cooked with meat broth, cured beef, vegetables, baked fruit and dumplings, as well as some eel. Some claim the latter was added to avoid confusing and disappointing the city's guests. The soup is usually served as a main course.

Rote Grütze

Once you are done sampling the hearty fish and meat dishes, treat yourself to some local delicacies of the sweet variety - for example, with the mouth-watering rote grütze cooked from red summer berries and served with milk, vanilla sauce or ice cream. This dish was brought to the region by the Danes, but has become a staple of the North German cuisine. While red is the traditional colour of this fruit dish, green, yellow and blue varieties can also be found on some café and restaurant menus.

Franzbrötchen

A particular local speciality is the franzbrötchen - literally, the French roll. You won't find these sweet pastries, which are made with lots of butter and cinnamon, anywhere else but in Hamburg and its surrounding towns. As the story goes, their creation was inspired by the French croissant introduced in Hamburg during the occupation of Napoleon's troops in the 19th century. Traditionally made only with sugar and cinnamon, today most bakeries offer several types of franzbrötchen, for example with marzipan, chocolate pieces or pumpkin seeds.

Freshly roasted coffee

Coffee and the city of Hamburg have a strong relationship that goes back centuries. Thanks to the port of Hamburg, at the end of the 19th century the city had become the largest coffee market in the world. It is here that the famous coffee houses of Tchibo and J. J. Darboven were founded. Still today, the warehouses of the Speicherstadt district are the biggest trading place for coffee worldwide. More than three centuries have passed since Hamburg's first coffee houses were opened, and the city's offers for great-quality java will not disappoint even the most picky coffee lovers.

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8 Foods You Must Try While Visiting Hamburg

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Fischbrötchen The humble fish roll is a snack in which its appeal lies in its simplicity. The sandwich is typically made with pickled herring ( b ismarckhering) or soused herring ( m atjes), some onion, pickles and remoulade sauce. But the options are as varied as the food stands that offer them.

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Hamburg Rathaus, Kunsthalle Hamburg

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Hamburg, the largest city in Germany after Berlin, and the eighth largest in Europe, lies at the head of the long funnel-shaped estuary of the River Elbe. Its location also makes it an important link between the sea and Germany's network of inland waterways, as well as numerous islands such as Neuwerk and Scharhörn at the mouth of the Elbe estuary. The city is best known for its famous harbor area, the Port of Hamburg, which covers 100 square kilometers between the Norder and the Süderelbe rivers. Often referred to as the Gateway to Germany, this large tidal harbor is a free port, allowing the shipment of goods without duties. In addition to being a major transportation hub, Hamburg has become one of Europe's most important cultural and commercial centers, as well as a major tourist destination boasting numerous first-class attractions.

1 Editor's Pick Miniatur Wunderland

Although billed as the world's largest model railway, Hamburg's Miniatur Wunderland is really much more than simply a toy train layout. This stunning new attraction is the world's largest model railway, boasting more than 12,000 meters of track and 890 trains. Built on a truly massive scale, it covers 1,150 square meters with more planned (it will be double this size when completed). Highlights include areas dedicated to the USA, Scandinavia, and Germany, as well as an airport with planes that actually take off, all of it illuminated by more than 300,000 lights and containing some 200,000 tiny (and unique) human figures. Avoid a long wait by reserving your ticket online.

12 Museum of Ethnology

The Hamburg Museum of Ethnology (Museum für Völkerkunde Hamburg) was founded in 1879 and is one of the largest such museums in Europe, boasting more than 700,000 artifacts and documents. Highlights include a Jewish mappot, the binder used to cover a Torah, dating from 1711; an African exhibition with traditional cultural and religious items; and fun hands-on exhibits such as foosball, xylophones, and cameras.

Where to Stay in Hamburg for Sightseeing

For easy access to Hamburg's top attractions, the best place to stay is in the central Hamburg-Mitte district. An easy walk to Miniatur Wunderland, the world's largest model railway, as well as the city's always-bustling port, this district is also home to great shopping, dining, and art galleries. The following highly-rated hotels are perfect for exploring:

Luxury Hotels: Overlooking Outer Alster Lake, the Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten offers huge suites, spa services, and high tea in the plush Grand Hall, with its fireplace and fine art. Just minutes from Hamburg's main railway station, the Park Hyatt Hamburg boasts spacious rooms with balconies and heated bathroom floors, as well as an indoor pool and spa. For a more contemporary feel, try The Madison Hamburg, with its spacious rooms (some including kitchenettes), large indoor pool, and on-site dining.

Mid-Range Hotels: Small and close to Hamburg's harbor, Hotel St. Annen offers spacious rooms, the best of which overlook the inner courtyard. If it's funky and fun you're after, try Prizeotel Hamburg-City featuring large rooms with rainforest showers and heated tiles. Also worth considering is Hotel Wedina. Overlooking Outer Alster Lake, it's a popular place to relax with a book thanks to its well-stocked library and pleasant courtyard garden.

Budget Hotels: At the higher end of the budget scale, the art deco styled Superbude Hotel Hostel St.Georg offers funky, colorful (and quiet) rooms large enough to sleep families. Other good affordable options close to attractions and entertainment in Hamburg-Mitte are Motel One Hamburg Alster, with its modern décor and furniture, and Ibis Hamburg St. Pauli Messe, as popular for its harbor location as it is for its comfortable, modern rooms.

Willkomm-Höft

Just a few kilometers downstream of Hamburg on the River Elbe is the Schulau ferry terminal, home to the famous Willkomm-Höft ship-greeting station. It's here that in 1952 the station began greeting (or bidding farewell to) ships of other nations by playing a few bars of their national anthem while hoisting their flag. Since then, many hundreds of thousands of ships have been honored in this way, and more than 150 national anthems played. An average of 50 ships pass per day, so odds are you'll witness this fun spectacle.

Schloss Ahrensburg

About 23 kilometers northeast of Hamburg is the town of Ahrensburg, famous for its old castle, Schloss Ahrensburg. Now a museum, the castle was built in 1595, and many of its original interiors and furnishings remain intact, providing a fascinating insight into the life of country nobility.

Hamburg Map - Attractions

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16 Top Tourist Attractions in Hamburg & Easy Day Trips | PlanetWare

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Hamburg, the largest city in Germany after Berlin, and the eighth largest in Europe, lies at the head of the long funnel-shaped estuary of the River Elbe. Its location also makes it an important link between the sea and Germany's network of inland waterways, as well as numerous islands such as Neuwerk and Scharhörn at the mouth of the Elbe estuary.

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10 Interesting Facts About Hamburg Germany:

1. Hamburg is a city-state located in the northern part of Germany.

2. Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany (first is Berlin).

3. There are over 100 clubs and music venues in Hamburg.

4. Many refer to Hamburg as Germany's 'Gateway to the World'.

5. There are about 1.8 million people living in the city of Hamburg.

6. The term 'Hamburger' originally derived from Hamburg.

7. The Miniatur Wunderland is the largest model railway in the world.

8. Hamburg has over 2300 bridges.

9. The Park Planten un Blomen has the largest Japanese landscape gardens in Europe.

10. Hamburg's official name is 'Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg' meaning the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg.
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10 Interesting Facts About Hamburg Germany

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1. Hamburg is a city-state located in the northern part of Germany. 2. Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany (first is Berlin). 3. There are over 100 clubs and music venues in Hamburg. 4. Many refer to Hamburg as Germany's 'Gateway to the World'. 5.