Port of Hamburg

Port of Hamburg

Guide: Climb the steps above the Landungsbrücken metro and S-Bahn station to reach the Stintfang stone terrace, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the harbor. Introduction: The Port of Hamburg is located in the lower reaches of the Elbe River, at the confluence of the Alster and Bille rivers, 110 kilometers from the North Sea. Covering an area of 100 square kilometers, it is Germany’s largest seaport and one of Europe’s premier transshipment hubs. It is also one of the world’s largest container ports, with 18 container terminals, 22 container cranes, and an annual container throughput of 1.25 million TEUs. The port includes a 16.2-square-kilometer free trade zone, facilitating entrepôt trade, especially for goods transiting between Scandinavia and Central European countries.

Take a boat tour along the city’s waterways or stroll along the banks of the Elbe River. Along the way, there are 36 signs featuring color photos and explanatory texts that introduce the past and future of the Hamburg harbor between HafenCity and Neumühlen. The Hamburg Port Festival is held annually in May over three days, featuring ballet performances, large sailing ship parades, and fireworks. Transportation: Take city rail S1 or S3, or metro U3 to Landungsbrücken. Board small excursion boats, motorboats, or elegant passenger ships operated by HADAG (Hamburgische Electricitäts- und Hafen-Dampfschiffahrtsgesellschaft) for a harbor tour. Departures are available from Landungsbrücken piers 1 to 9. Open year-round from 9:00–18:00. Ticket price: €8.50–€9. Phone: 313130

Germany, Hamburg