This city in Germany has set several solid records at once. It is the most populated in the Old World among the non-capital cities, one of the largest European ports, the second in terms of population in the country and the seventh in the European Union. But for travelers booking tours to Hamburg, all these records are not so significant. Much more important are historical sights and museums, parks and restaurants, galleries and shops, in a word, everything that makes up the meaning of the concept of "quality rest".
History with geography
Hamburg is located a hundred kilometers from the mouth of the Elbe, which flows smoothly into the North Sea, making the sea harbor protruding far into the mainland. That is why the city, which is actually 110 kilometers away from the sea, turns out to be not only a river, but also a seaport.
The peculiarities of the climate and the proximity of the sea ensure uniform rainfall throughout the year and a rather mild winter, when thermometers rarely drop below +5 in the afternoon. Summer is quite cool and rainy here, the temperature usually does not exceed +23. The best time for tours to Hamburg is April, when the rainfall is at its lowest, and pleasant +15 degrees make the walks comfortable.
The city appeared on the world map in the 5th century during the Great Migration. Like other European cities, Hamburg fought a lot, took off and fell, built fortresses and tried to win its place in the sun. Today, its population is steadily approaching two million, and the level of economic development makes the city one of the most advanced in the world.
Briefly about the important
- Direct flights from the capital of Russia last about 3.5 hours and are operated by German and Russian airlines. From the air terminals of the international airport, tour participants in Hamburg can reach the city center by non-stop bus, which reaches the central station in half an hour.
- All public transport in the city is united into a single system, which allows using the same ticket for trips on the metro, for city trains, and for buses. If we add here ferries and suburban trains, the picture is not only convenient, but also very profitable economically.
- Guests of Hamburg have the right to purchase a discount card that not only gives discounts on travel, but also allows them to pay much less when buying tickets to museums and excursions.
- Theater "New Flora" is a favorite resting place not only for residents of the city, but also for participants in tours to Hamburg. In terms of the number of staged musicals, this theater is second only to the stage of New York and London.
