Hamburg Harbor Guide Port of Hamburg
Hamburg's harbor is the second largest port in Europe and the reason for the city's existence. Off the coast of the North Sea in the river Elbe. This free port is often referred to as Central Europe's "Gateway to the World" as it is the main exit point for goods and people leaving Europe.
The Hamburg harbor is an impressively large port, and can be toured on a cruise ship on through the canals of the city. The waterfront is also a popular place for a leisurely lover's stroll. The Feuerschiff area of the port has a restaurant and a popular outdoor concert venue; a little ways down you will find the ship cum museum, the Cap San Diego; a classic cargo ship which offers tours throughout the week.
Traveling up the river Elbe you will find Landungsbrucken, the most popular tourist destination on the harbor. Landungsbrugen is German for "landing bridges". This area of the port is the starting point for most harbor cruises and it is there where you will find most restaurants and souvenir shops. The Rickmer Rickmers ship can be toured and tour boats will take you North up the river to the Maritime Museum.
The Hamburg harbor is an impressively large port, and can be toured on a cruise ship on through the canals of the city. The waterfront is also a popular place for a leisurely lover's stroll. The Feuerschiff area of the port has a restaurant and a popular outdoor concert venue; a little ways down you will find the ship cum museum, the Cap San Diego; a classic cargo ship which offers tours throughout the week.
Traveling up the river Elbe you will find Landungsbrucken, the most popular tourist destination on the harbor. Landungsbrugen is German for "landing bridges". This area of the port is the starting point for most harbor cruises and it is there where you will find most restaurants and souvenir shops. The Rickmer Rickmers ship can be toured and tour boats will take you North up the river to the Maritime Museum.