01 | Hamburg is absolutely GORGEOUS How can a city not be pretty when it has so many canals, lakes, old architecture and harbor? To make things even better, this city is very green and has many parks. The side streets and old houses are painfully adorable.

What is unique about Hamburg?

1. Hamburg Has More Bridges Inside Its City Limits Than Any Other City in the World. Not surprising since practically the whole city is surrounded by water. Two large lakes sit upon the Alster River on each side of the city, and the River Elbe flows directly into the North Sea.

Why is Hamburg so important to Germany?

River, beach and sea have always been important to the people of Hamburg. The Hanseatic city of Hamburg is one of the most important economic centres in Germany. The huge port, the aircraft manufacturer Airbus and a multitude of major corporations are important employers.

Is Hamburg a pretty city?

Actually, people are going as far to call Hamburg the most beautiful city of the world. Thats the slightly understating sounding self-image that Hamburgers (dont think about food!) have of their city.

Is Hamburg a walkable city?

Although Hamburg, like most other big cities today, provides visitors with a broad range of walking tours, its still nice to be able to explore the city on your own.

How many days do you need in Hamburg?

Besides saying that you should spend 3 days in Hamburg- thats our first trip, we wanted to highlight some of the things that made our stay so great.