Maritime Hamburg

URBAN.SHORE represents Hamburg life next to the Elbe: the authentic people. The ships. The busy harbour. Buildings with panoramic views. The beaches inside the city. The omnipresent water. It stands for a sense of home and wanderlust.

Night owls from the Reeperbahn stand on the water's edge with fish sandwiches and hot coffee in hand, waiting for their spirits to be revived, while others guard the loot they have purchased - for some the day is just beginning, while for others yesterday has not ended yet!

Harbour tours, ferries and steamships all leave here from Hamburg's "water station". The floating pontoons provide visitors with easy access to the harbour ferries and many shops with a platform.

Wanderlust abounds: The Fish Market, HafenCity and "big ships aplenty" – close enough to touch! The Port of Hamburg keeps its promises. There is always something to marvel at here.

The century-old Speicherstadt, the world's largest contiguous warehouse complex, is located in the Freihafen (free-port) between Deichtorhallen and Baumwall. Viewed at twilight in particular the atmosphere here is magical.

For many Hamburg residents and visitors Jungfernstieg is the heart of the city centre. It represents the diverse link between the Inner Alster, shops in the surrounding area and attractions.

Fish sandwiches, harbour tour, beach clubs or just the view, visitors and residents are always offered something for the heart and senses on the Elbe.<p/>

Jogging, sailing, canoeing or drinking coffee or wine in the evening, the Alster provides a varied selection for every visitor to Hamburg.

The HafenCity links the past and the future in a very special way. Enjoy the architectural wonders in one of the most exciting and beautiful areas of the Hanseatic city, the Port of Hamburg!

Cap San Diego, the British fireship, or Rickmer Rickmers: every one of these ships helped mould Hamburg's history and can be considered and admired as floating museums.

Loved, known, famous. Anyone who goes through the streets of Blankenese and explores the Treppenviertal will feel the maritime charm of the city.