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Events for cruise enthusiasts

Varied events around seafaring

Anyone who loves seafaring cannot avoid Hamburg as a venue for harbour festivals, trade fairs and ship christenings. Cruise passengers and ship lovers will get their money's worth again in 2019. From January to December, cruise ships from many shipping companies will be arriving at Hamburg Harbour.

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830th HARBOUR BIRTHDAY HAMBURG - May 10 to 12, 2019

Every year in May, the Port of Hamburg, the "gateway to the world", is turned upside down: More than a million people celebrate the HARBOUR BIRTHDAY HAMBURG - the world's largest harbour festival - every year on the colourful harbour mile along the Elbe between HafenCity and the museum harbour Oevelgönne. Special highlights are the breathtaking fireworks, ship parades and the unique tugboat ballet.

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Ausfahrt der P&O Cruises Aurora aus Hamburg
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Countdown starts for Europe's major cruise event: August 19 to 21, 2022

Hamburg Cruise Days from September 13 to 15, 2019

For the 7th time, the Hamburg Cruise Days in September 2019 will transform the port into the absolute cruise hot spot of Europe. Each time, the Cruise Days are a complete success for the Hanseatic City. Numerous visitors come to marvel at cruise ships, be inspired and enjoy the colourful supporting programme consisting of stage acts, gastronomy and shopping opportunities.

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STILL NOT ENOUGH OF SEAFARING? Don't miss a ship arrival in Hamburg

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Ship Arrivals

Every year dream ships call at the port of Hamburg. This year as well, many ocean liners will be our guest and can be admired in all their splendour.

Ship Arrivals
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Where to watch ships

In Hamburg, the best and most well-known ocean liners in the world regularly enter and leave the harbour, which makes Hamburg a popular place for ship-spotters - 12 months out of the year.

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Where to watch ships
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In the app Interactive ship finder

Whether you are longing for the harbor, the best places for ship spotters or just want to browse: With our interactive ship finder you can see what is going on in the harbor and on the Elbe. And you can do it conveniently from home with our free app.

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Package: Hamburg travel including train
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Hamburg travel including train 4 Days including hotel and arrival

  • overnight stay in hotel, with breakfast
  • Return journey with Deutsche Bahn including seat reservation depends on availability
  • Hamburg CARD (3 Days) – ticket worth 28.90 €
Hamburg travel including train
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From 178.00€
Package: Buzzing City by the Water
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Buzzing City by the Water Discoverer Experience

  • overnight stay in a hotel, with breakfast
  • Sightseeing tour on a red double-decker
  • 1-hour harbour tour on the Elbe
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From 146.10€
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Maritime Cultural Heritage
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Maritime Cultural Heritage Enjoy culture carefree

  • overnight stay in a Hotel, with breakfast taking into account the hygiene regulations
  • Relaxed on foot: guided tour Speicherstadt and Kontorhaus District
  • Hamburg CARD (3 Days) – ticket worth 28,90€
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From 158.10€

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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.

Shipping & Cruises
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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.

Port of Hamburg & Environs
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The Landungsbrücken

The Landungsbrücken are Hamburg's floating jetty and starting point for numerous harbour tours and ferries.

The Landungsbrücken

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