Hamburg, officially known as the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, is a city-state with a population of over 1.9 million. It’s a global service, media, logistics, and industrial hub, with headquarters and facilities of Airbus, Blohm + Voss, Aurubis, Beiersdorf, and Unilever.

The city is rich in history and culture, reflecting its long tradition of particularism and self-government. It has more consulates than any other city in the world, except New York City. The local dialect is a variant of Low Saxon.

Hamburg is also known for its unique and vibrant cultural life. It’s the birthplace of Felix Mendelssohn and Johannes Brahms and home to the Hamburg Opera4. The city has a distinguished musical history and is Germany’s foremost industrial city and northern Germany’s chief economic centre.

The city is also known for its green spaces. It has a network of canals reminiscent of Amsterdam; lakes, parks, and verdant suburbs full of gracious houses. These are among the attractions that have contributed to a growing tourist industry.

Despite being beset by disasters such as the Great Fire of Hamburg, North Sea flood of 96 and military conflicts including World War II bombing raids, the city has managed to recover and emerge wealthier after each catastrophe.

Whether you’re here for business or leisure, Hamburg offers a cosmopolitan outlook and a sense of old-world grace alongside its thriving commercial life. Welcome to Hamburg, a city that’s as unique and vibrant as its people!