Welcome to Hamburg

One of the most modern exhibition and conference centers in the world. At 103,000m², it has plenty of room, too. Hamburg's state-of-the-art exhibition grounds in the heart of the city encompass both the CCH-Congress Center Hamburg and the trade fair center with it's recent extension of 30 % floor space, bringing the total up to 87,000m². The facilities and technology are top of the range. The CCH has also been extended. A new multifunctional exhibition hall and a versatile, two-storey conference wing has tripled the total exhibition space to 10,000m² and increased the seating capacity to 12,500. There are now 23 fully air-conditioned rooms suitable for conferences and exhibitions, each of which can be partitioned on an individual basis. www.hamburg-messe.de - www.cch.de

Event venues in Hamburg are renowned for their attractiveness, versatility and charm, whether it's an established conference center, a glamorous boutique restaurant or something out of the ordinary such as an old spice warehouse...

BallinStadt Emigrant World - once the door to emigration for millions!

Historical warehouse - authentically restored storage hall with its wooden floorboards, beamed ceilings and traditional lattice windows can host large-scale events up to 1,500 persons, located in the Speicherstadt warehouse district.

KAI 10 - a designer pontoon in the center of Hamburg.

Ships on the Alster lake and the Elbe river - There's plenty of choice for you to party... on the historical ships "Rickmer Rickmers" and "Cap San Diego"...

Theatre in the harbor - Maison van den Boer offers sensational panoramic views of the entire Hamburg skyline.

Old Hamburg Coffee Exchange - emerge in Germany's economic boom of the 1950s. Original details in each room bear witness to the city's history as a trading center for the global coffee industry. Situated in the historical warehouse district.

Elb-Panorama – Hamburg's highest event venue - Some 100 meters up in the sky, windows on all sides, 360° views. 

Hagenbeck Tropical Aquarium - a fascinating collection of amphibians and marine life set against a sensational "jungle" backdrop. Enjoy an apéritif above alligators, dinner surrounded by sharks or meetings beside monkeys.

From elegant establishments steeped in Hanseatic history to cozy little guesthouses, from boutique to budget, accommodation in Hamburg comes in all styles and price ranges.

Mövenpick Hotel Hamburg - a converted 19th-century water tower offering sensational views of the city

SIDE Hotel Hamburg - the no.1 design hotel, close to Gänsemarkt square

Park Hotel Hagenbeck - the world's first zoo-themed hotel opens 2009

Empire Riverside Hotel - on the grounds of an old city brewery

and many more

Food & drink

From fresh fish in a harbor restaurant to international specialties of all description: when it comes to food and drink, Hamburg is right up there with the very best.

Culture - arts and entertainment
Choice and world-class entertainment are the hallmarks of the cultural scene in Hamburg. The city has no less than three state theaters and around 40 privately run playhouses. Hamburg is also the top venue for musicals on the continent. More than two million tourists come to the city every year just to see a musical.

Shopping
Thanks to its history of international trade, Hamburg is now a shopping mecca for visitors from all over the world. The city center has plenty of places to engage in retail therapy in its elegant arcades and boulevards, from chic boutiques (incl. Jil Sander, Unger, Escada and JOOP!), charming antique shops and exclusive jewelers to designer furniture stores and inviting delicatessens.

Nightlife / Entertainment
The Reeperbahn, where the Beatles skyrocketed to fame in the 1960s, is not just where visitors go to let their hair down; the famous boulevard lined with clubs, bars, and cafés is equally popular with the locals.