Video guide to Hamburg, Germany

Germany’s northernmost metropolis offers a beautiful historic centre which was influenced by the hanseatic seafarers. A highlight is the harbour and the famous “Speicherstadt” – the largest storage warehouse complex (with  in the world! Besides all these amazing sights in Hamburg you can enjoy a vibrant nightlife, a laid-back culture, a modern life style by the sea.

This video, from the Hamburg tourist board, will give you a virtual city tour – a perfect base to explore Hamburg yourself! The video will show that Hamburg isn’t just a pretty seaport city but also an international melting pot. You will find a perfect mix of historic buildings, parks and lakes and the best nightlife district – the “Reeperbahn”!

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Start your journey at the impressive “Rathaus” – Hamburg’s townhall. This beautiful palace-like building has a total of 647 rooms – which some guide books say is more than Buckingham Palace in London. Since Hamburg is not only a city but also one of Germany’s 16 states both the local government and state parliament meet here.

A must-do for every Hamburg visitor is a boat tour in the harbour and the “Speicherstadt”. The old storage buildings give Hamburg a historic yet unique feeling while the busy and modern harbour connects Hamburg to rest of the world. The harbour dates back to the 12th century and is today Europe’s third largest port.

In contrast to city you will find plenty of nature within Hamburg. Take a stroll beside the city lakes “Innenalster” and “Aussenalster” or visit the species-rich zoo “Hagenbeck”, the deer park of Blankenese, west of the city, or the “Wildpark Schwarze Berge”.

Apple Language Courses offers German language programmes with accommodation in Hamburg.