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Welcome to Hamburg

Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and with Hamburg Harbour, its principal port, Hamburg is also the second largest port city in Europe, no. 9 in the world-ranking of ports and the largest city of the Union which is not a capital.A large part of the port is a fenced-in duty-free area.                    Attractions

Churches

The skyline of Hamburg features the high spires of the five principal churches (Hauptkirchen) covered with green copper plates.

  • St. Michaeliskirche (Saint Michael’s Church, nicknamed “Michel,” like “Mickey”)
  • St. Nikolaikirche (Saint Nicolas' Church, memorial)
  • St. Petrikirche (Saint Peter’s Church, 11th century)
  • St. Jakobikirche (Saint Jacob’s Church, 13th century)
  • St. Katharinenkirche (Saint Catherine’s Church, 14th century)

Other churches are also visible in the inner city:

  • St.Johannis, Harvestehude, Hamburg (Saint John’s) at the Außenalster

Museums

Museums in Hamburg include:

  • Altona Museum and North German State Museum
  • Art Gallery
  • Brahmsmuseum
  • Bucerius Kunst Forum
  • Hamburg Museum for Archaeology and the History of Harburg
  • Neuengamme concentration camp memorial
  • Museum of Hamburg History
  • Museum of Art and Design (Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe)
  • Museum of Ethnography Museum of Labour