Blick vom Elbstrand auf Containerkräne im Hamburger Hafen bei Abendlicht, mit Steinen im Vordergrund — © ThisIsJulia Photography

Maritime Events

Current highlights in Hamburg Events on the water and at the harbour

The Port of Hamburg awaits you with its unique historic harbour atmosphere and exciting events on the water. Immerse yourself in a world full of ships and harbour romance at the maritime events. What's special: All events are close to the water. Directly at the harbour, on the Alster or on the typical Hamburg canals.

September 12 to 14 2025, Hamburg harbor

Hamburg Cruise Days

Discover the most beautiful cruise festival in the world now! All programme dates, detailed information and background information as well as tips and recommendations for the Hamburg Cruise Days.

August 2 and 3 2025, Outer Alster Lake

24h sailing regatta on the Outer Alster Lake

The first weekend in August is traditionally the time for 24 hours of sailing on the Alster! At the big ASV summer event on the Outer Alster, up to 30 dinghies sail for a whole day and a whole night. A great event, not only for the participants, but also for all onlookers from ashore.

poi-dockville-hamburg_hamburg_blond_c_sebastian_madej_dsc09196_19.August_2023_2500x1500_web — © Sebastian Madej

August 15 to 16 2025, Wilhelmsburg

MS DOCKVILLE: Music festival at the waterfront

Dockville, Hamburg's annual festival of music and art, will take place for the 16th. time in 2025 - with an unprecedented presentation of visual art and musical line-up, the small independent Dockville team will set new standards this year with the "Open-Air-Festival" format.

Hafenflohmarkt Hamburg Harburg (c) Citinaut GmbH — © Citinaut GmbH

First Saturday in May and from July to September, Harburg

Hamburg-Harburg harbour flea market

South of the Elbe, you can look for bargains with the best view of Harbug's inland harbour. The Museumshafen Hamburg e.V. also invites you to a free guided tour of the inland harbour. The flea market is easy to reach in walking distance from the Harburg-Rathaus S-Bahn station.

September 5 to 7 2025, Wedel

Hamburg Yacht Festival in Wedel marina

Over 50 boats and yachts and 70 exhibitors will be showcased at the Hamburg marina in Wedel. With a large stage program and lots of inspiration as well as an entertainment program for children, the weekend will be a maritime event for the whole family. Admission is free.

Drei Schauspieler:innen in maritimen Kostümen beim Improtheater „Seemannsgarn“ auf der Cap San Diego — © Cap San Diego

various dates, Cap San Diego

Steife Brise „Seemannsgarn“

The port of Hamburg becomes the stage for a improv theatre, two metres above the Elbe.Four storytellers tell adventurous tales of life on the high seas in this former cargo ship. The sailors compete with each other on stage, transforming the audience's suggestions into incredible myths and legends.

Saturdays from April 1 to November 4, across the city

Family guided tour - The harbour for children

Why are the merchants' houses standing in the water? What is in the warehouses of the Speicherstadt? What is an English lavatory and how does the huge ship get into the dry dock? We will answer these and many other questions about the harbour on this varied city tour from the historic Deichstraße to the jetties on the Elbe.

fischmarkt_sonntagmorgen_c-2018-thisisjulia-photography-3 — © ThisIsJulia Photography

Each Sunday morning, Altona

Traditional Hamburg Fish Market

Every Sunday morning since 1703 Hamburg's most traditional market has been trading in just about anything and everything that isn't nailed down.

Harbour tours Hamburg Tickets — © David Becker on Unsplash

Every evening with varying departure times, Hamburg harbor

Boat trip with lights through the UNESCO Speicherstadt

A harbour cruise in Hamburg on a traditional barque is a must-see! However, a lights cruise in the evening is something very special. It's the only way to experience the more romantic side of the harbour, as the Speicherstadt is then bathed in a beautiful glow of lights.

hafencity_sandtorhafen_c-2018-thisisjulia-photography-5 — © ThisIsJulia Photography

various dates, Hamburg harbor

Walk through the Sandtor harbour with its historic ships

At its opening in 1866, the Sandtorhafen harbour was the first artificially created harbour basin in Hamburg in which seagoing ships could be loaded and unloaded lying alongside the docks..

coco riviera-Blick ueber die Alster schweifen lassen — © Marielle Nollert

Enjoy a great view all year round

Breakfast cafés on the waterfront

Many breakfast cafés call Hamburg's most beautiful waterfront their home. We show you where you can start your day with a hearty breakfast by the water.

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Roastery directly in the historic harbour

Coffee tasting in the UNESCO Speicherstadt

Rustic oak planks, historical roasting facilities and launches sailing past the high windows: This is only possible in the coffee roasting plant in the Speicherstadt. A go to place for all coffee lovers.

Rickmer Rickmers Nachtaufnahme — © This Is Julia Photography

Hamburg's floating landmark

Museum ship Rickmer Rickmers

The museum ship RICKMER RICKMERS in the Hamburg harbour is a floating monument reminding of the times of the great windjammers in Hamburg, open daily for visitors, except from Mondays.

Open daily

Walk under Hamburg harbour: Old Elbe Tunnel

You have to experience it: You can walk under the Elbe since more than 100 years. On the other side of the Elbe, a magnificent view of the harbour, St. Michael's Church and the Landungsbrücken awaits. Top tip: Only walk the route once and return with the HVV harbour ferries!

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Promenade am Sandtorhafen in der HafenCity Hamburg mit Schiffen und historischen Hafenkränen — © ThisIsJulia Photography

Experience the Hanseatic City Maritime Tours

Hamburg is characterised by water. The Alster and Elbe give the city its unmistakable character. Go on an individual discovery tour along the water in Hamburg, for example, with a tour along the Elbe - or once around the Alster. In any case, you should pay a visit to Speicherstadt & HafenCity: Here you can experience the maritime flair of Hamburg.

Maritime Tours

Sonnenaufgang im Hamburger Hafen mit Möwen, Schiffen und silhouettierten Kränen über glitzerndem Wasser — © ThisIsJulia Photography

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 where you can enjoy Hamburg's maritime flair pure.

Maritime Hamburg

Abendblick auf den Hamburger Hafen mit beleuchteter Uferpromenade und festlich geschmückten Schiffen — © mediaserver.hamburg.de / Michael Zapf

Hamburg means... Events at the waterfront

Festivals, concerts, book readings, parties, masquerade balls, live concert screenings, and poetry slams in the open air – and all of this against the unique backdrop of the Elbe River. At Hamburg’s waterside, a multitude of exciting events and activities ensures a continuous flow of inspiration.

Events at the waterfront

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