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Floating Hotels in Hamburg

Unusual accommodations on houseboats and floating hotels in Hamburg.

Although houseboats are more associated with Amsterdam or Copenhagen, there are museum ships, hotel ships, barracks and even a floating church in Hamburg. The Department of Urban Development and the Environment has published a map of suitable areas for houseboat moorings. This is intended to give Hamburg new urban accents and make it even more attractive as a waterfront metropolis.

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    Shipping & Cruises

    Experience the metropolis on the Elbe before or after your cruise or just watch the ships. Be there live and up close when the most amazing cruise ships arrive at Hamburg's cruise terminals.

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    Between the Alster and the Elbe Maritime Hotels

    Hamburg is built on the water - and is often called the "Venice of the North" because of its location on the Elbe and Alster with their many bridges and canals. Immerse yourself in the city's maritime flair! These hotels in Hamburg are located close…

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    The whole world's port Maritime Hamburg

    Desire for the water, harbour flair and large boats? Then you're in the right place so close to the Elbe. No matter whether you take off on your own or want to experience such highlights as the Harbour Birthday or Cruise Days, we tell you when and…

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    Port of Hamburg & Environs

    Europe's second largest port extends from the cruise terminal to the historic Speicherstadt and the Landungsbrücken to the modern container port.

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