Port of Hamburg & harbor cruise

Location

Hamburg
Germany
53° 32' 45.9996" N, 9° 57' 57.9996" E
DE
General info: 

Hamburg port is one of the biggest and oldest in Europe. It’s been around as much as Hamburg and thus is one of the most important parts of the city. Being a stopover for people around the globe, the harbor is the place to which Hamburg owes its cosmopolitan spirit. Hamburg actually isn’t a seaside city. It lies on the Elba river, some one hundred kilometers from its mouth to the North Sea. Geographical position was the key factor why this port became so significant for European history. From there, thousand of thousands of families sailed away to the new world. Evidence of Hamburg mundane lifestyle is visible everywhere in the port. Walking around the harbor neighborhood with a skillful guide could be an interesting experience. Even better way to see the real Hamburg is to go on a cruise trip along the river Elbe. As the most of the famous city attractions are on the riverfront, a two hour boat trip could let you enjoy them from another perspective.

Getting there: 

The Hamburg harbor is old as the city itself, thus it’s the place around which the city grew. Subway station Baumwall connects the port with the other parts of Hamburg.

Costs: 

Guided tour around the harbor neighborhood costs 14 Euros with hamburg-travel.com. This website offers a full package that includes boat trip along the river Elbe. The price starts from 159 Euros.

Interesting places nearby

Sunny ski resort for aficionados - boardergarden for freaks, experts and winter artists not only on boards - many ski huts for a good break and a good time

BASE: 2952ft
SUMMIT: 3608ft
VERTICAL DROP: 656ft

Ski area Klínovec is the largest ski resort inprivate://Krušné hory/ Ore Mountains, with transportation capacity of 8050 persons / hour.

BASE: 2296ft
SUMMIT: 2624ft
VERTICAL DROP: 328ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 3
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 1
Surface: 2

BASE: 2345ft
SUMMIT: 2995ft
VERTICAL DROP: 649ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 7
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 1
Surface: 6

Can´t you wait for the first day on skis again? Then have a look at our skiing resort at the Kolben. Especially for families and beginners it offers easy slopes for an affordable price.

Gondola ?wieradów Zdrój has capacity about 2400 skiers per hour in comfortable 8th persons carriage. The ski run has a length of 2.5 km and has a different level of difficulty. Slope is snowed and has lighting system.