Articles of category "Hamburg"

Hamburg is one of the largest German cities and along with its principle port Hamburg Harbor it is the second largest port city in the EU. Hamburg is located on the southern tip of Jutland Peninsula centered between Scandinavia and Continental Europe and between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. It is set at the junction of the Elbe River with the rivers Bille and Alster, while the city center is nestled beautifully around Lake Ausenalster and Lake Binnenalster. In the city you will also find a wide variety of elegant and luxurious Hamburg hotels.

The second most populated city in Germany, Hamburg is situated on the River Elbe, some 68 miles from the North Sea, 177 miles northwest of Berlin, 93 miles north of Hannover and 74 miles northeast of Bremen. Throughout its history the city has managed to recover from a number of disasters and challenges to become one of the most beautiful and impressive cities in Europe. Visiting in Hamburg you will see why it is famous for its magnificent buildings, huge parks and important cultural institutions.