Hamburg, Germany

After Berlin, Hamburg is the second largest city of Germany and is located on the Elbe river in the northern part of the country. Hamburg port is the second

largest port in Europe and the ninth largest in the world. Hamburg is one of the sixteen Federal States of Germany and a city state. Known for its huge population, Hamburg is an important commercial center, especially in the northern Germany. The proper name Hamburg's is Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg meaning Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg . The name of the food hamburger is said to have derived from this city, though traditional hamburger is not popular here The city is second to New york in case number of consulates present in a city.

Hamburg is well connected with most of the German cities and international places by an extensive network of airline, railway and buses. The Airport Hamburg-Fuhlsbí¼ttel is strategically located within the city zone and around twenty minutes from the center of city. Being the fourth largest airport in Germany, domestic as well as international flights arrive regularly. By the aid of railway network the city is connected with most German cities and major cities of Northern and Central Europe like Copenhagen, Zurich, Vienna and others.

The major stations are Hauptbahnhof (central station), Harburg, Bergedorf. Altona and Dammtor. Trans- European bus services are available from Hamburg as well as tourists can come by bus from other cities of Germany. Similarly, one can hire car to travel from other german cities to Hamburg. The transportation system within the city is well developed as buses and cabs are available round the clock and extensive subway network is present.

From museums to operas, from clubs to restaurants, Hamburg has everything for your holidays. There are many places for sightseeing like the five churches present of the city.

St. Jacobi and St. Petri are two of them present on the road Jakobikirchhof and at road BergstraíŸe respectively. Near the church St. Petri, there is the remains

of Bishops tower dating back to 11th century.

The impressive city hall of Hamburg called Rathaus is more than hundred years old having neo Renaissance style and comprises of many magnificent halls used by government. It can be visited in guided tours and during official events, it remain closed. Behind the city hall there is a nice place known as Rathaushof and has a fountain Hygieia-Brunnen.

There is a artificial lake Binnenalster where tourists can embark upon boat tours taking them to bigger artificial lake AuíŸenalster. There is a lake called Alster in the heart of the city where one can take a boat tour to reach the center of city and then get engaged in shopping in the numerous shopping arcades. Hamburg has an offering of 31 theatres, 50 state and private museums, 6 music halls and 10 cabarets for its visitors. Kunsthalle Art Museum and the State Opera are two famous places where art lovers should pay a visit. With an array of hotels for every budget, restaurants and clubs, Hamburg has all the facilities for your comfortable vacation

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