Hamburg Harbor

Harbor Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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The Port of Hamburg is a seaport on the river Elbe in Hamburg, Germany, and is known as Germany's 'Gateway to the World'. It is the country's largest seaport by volume and the third-busiest port in Europe. The port covers an area of 73.99 square kilometers and has a long history dating back to 1189. It has been an important hub for trade and commerce, particularly during the Hanseatic League era, and has continued to grow and develop over the centuries. Today, the port is a major logistics hub, handling a wide range of cargo, including containers, bulk cargo, and project cargo. The port is also home to a number of shipyards, warehouses, and other maritime facilities, and is an important center for the maritime industry

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A family weekend in Hamburg

A family weekend in Hamburg
This family's experience:

Activities: We took a ferry across the harbor and saw the large ships and cranes

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the big ships and cranes and we enjoyed learning about the history of the harbor ✨