Question 1

What is Hamburg?

Accepted Answer

Hamburg is a city state and, with 1.9 million inhabitants, Germany's second-largest city — the 'Gateway to the World'.

Question 2

What is Hamburg known for?

Accepted Answer

Hamburg is known for its port, the Elbphilharmonie, the Reeperbahn, the fish market, the Speicherstadt and Hanseatic tradition.

Question 3

What is Hamburg Port?

Accepted Answer

Hamburg Port is Germany's largest seaport and Europe's third-largest — the economic heart since the Middle Ages.

Question 4

What is the Elbphilharmonie?

Accepted Answer

The Elbphilharmonie is a spectacular concert hall in the Speicherstadt — opened in 2017 and Hamburg's new landmark.

Question 5

What is the Reeperbahn?

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The Reeperbahn is Hamburg's famous entertainment district in St. Pauli with clubs, theatres and bars — once a red-light area.

Question 6

What is the Speicherstadt?

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The Speicherstadt is the world's largest warehouse complex and a UNESCO World Heritage site — today home to museums and Miniatur Wunderland.

Question 7

What economic power does Hamburg have?

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Hamburg has the highest GDP per capita of all German federal states. Key sectors are the port, aviation (Airbus), media and trade.

Question 8

What culture does Hamburg offer?

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Hamburg has over 60 theatres and musicals (The Lion King), significant museums, the NDR Symphony Orchestra and a vibrant music scene.

Question 9

Which universities are there?

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Hamburg University, TU Hamburg and HAW are among the most important higher education institutions with over 100,000 students.

Question 10

What are the top attractions?

Accepted Answer

Top attractions include the Elbphilharmonie, Miniatur Wunderland, Speicherstadt, Landungsbrücken, the Town Hall and Michel (St. Michaelis).

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