Hamburg Convention Bureau – Meetings, Conferences & Business Events
Hamburg Convention Bureau is the interface for tourism and business development, and focus on marketing the Hamburg Metropolitan Region as a premium event location. The HCB team consists of experienced marketing professionals with in-depth industry knowledge. We can provide you with professional advice and support across various industries and markets. HCB has a network of regional service providers, cluster initiatives and public authorities and they can establish relevant contacts and assist you e.g. in terms of location scouting and conference bidding.
Hamburg
Hamburg – the most English city in Germany. Perhaps even the most English city outside England. This metropolis at the river Elbe is the second largest city in Germany after Berlin and the largest city in Europe, that is not a capital. And indeed, somehow it’s true: Hamburg feels “very British”! Anyone who has ever been to Liverpool and Hamburg, for example, will be struck by the similarities between the cities: The big river that is the lifeline of the city, the harbour, the small alleys, the imposing mansions.
The Grand hotels such as the Hotel Atlantic or the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, the pubs or restaurants, such as the Old Commercial Room, make Hamburg special. Hamburg also offers plenty of walkable green spaces, parks such as the “Jenischpark” characterised by British landscape architecture and the “Jenisch-Haus” located in the middle of it is reminiscent of an English Country House.
The city is particularly well suited to conferences, corporate meetings, congresses and incentives where organisers want more than a conventional conference environment. Hamburg’s harbour, waterways, historic warehouse districts and modern HafenCity provide a range of settings for receptions, dinners, team-building and off-site programmes alongside formal meeting facilities. The Hamburg Convention Bureau can help organisers identify suitable venues and local suppliers, explore destination options and develop conference bids. Its Meeting Guide provides access to hotels, event locations, catering, technical and production services, transfers and social-programme providers, while HCB also provides support with areas such as mobility, sustainability and congress funding.
Facts & Figures
Key Regions
Altstadt: The city's commercial district, located by Lake Alster near City Hall (the Rathaus) Good for centrally located hotels, meetings, dinners and cultural programmes.
Neustadt: A central upmarket area featuring the Opera House, City Museum, and Composers Quarter
Hafencity: One of Hamburg's strongest combinations of modern architecture, waterfront location, hotels, restaurants and event possibilities.
Altona: A trendy district on the Elbe's right bank, known for its shops and bars
St. Pauli: Centered on the Reeperbahn, offering a wide range of wining, dining, and entertainment options
Key Landmarks and Attractions
Lake Alster: A central feature of Hamburg, great for boating and lakeside walks
City Hall (Rathaus): An impressive building that serves as the seat of local government
Opera House: Located in Neustadt, a cultural landmark
Hafencity: A modern development featuring the stunning Elbphilharmonie concert hall
Reeperbahn: The entertainment and red-light district, full of bars, clubs, and theaters
Key Airports
Hamburg Airport is the main international gateway. There are direct flights from some UK airports including Heathrow, Stanstead and Gatwick. It takes about 1h 35min to fly direct to Hamburg from these places
Time Difference
UTC +1 (Central European Time)
UTC +2 (Central European Summer Time)
Main Languages
German
English is commonly used in business and tourist areas
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Weather & Seasons
Oceanic climate; mild summers and cool winters, with a fair amount of rainfall year-round.
Fun to know
Hamburg’s Speicherstadt (constructed from 1883-1927) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as the world’s largest warehouse complex built right on the Elbe River on top of thousands of oak poles.
Hamburg has over 2,500 bridges, the most of any city in the world. That's more than Amsterdam, Venice, and London combined, and more canals then Amsterdam and Venice put together!
“I was born in Liverpool but raised in Hamburg.” (John Lennon) The Beatles actually began their music career in Hamburg. This iconic band played approximately 270 shows in Hamburg from 1960 to 1962.
Every ship receives a special greeting when it comes into port - the “Willkomm-Höft” (“welcome point”) welcomes and says goodbye to every ship coming in and out of Hamburg port.
Hamburg has the oldest Opera House in Germany opened back in 1678
Conferences
Hamburg is a city that can accommodate any kind of event. Venus such as CCH Hamburg Convention Centre, and Hamburg Messe are well equipped for larger congress and successfully hosted: Lions Clubs International Convention 2013, 23,000 international guests; Rotary International Convention 2019, over 26,000 delegates from 170 countries.
Hamburg can boast world-class congresses and conferences in the scientific field. These include the ITS World Congress 2021, 13,000 participants and the 22nd Euretina Congress with a total of 6,600 delegates.
The CCH – Congress Center Hamburg, is very central, 8,000 hotel beds are within 2km radius. There is also a massive range of meeting hotels and unusual venues for conferences for '00s to intimate VIP huddles and Board meetings.
Incentives
Hamburg is one of Germany's most beautiful cities with plenty of lush outdoor parks. Plenty of contrasts make the city unique. In Hamburg, tradition meets modernity, classic meets pop culture, tranquillity meets lively hustle and bustle, and Hanseatic serenity meets cosmopolitan charm. Hamburg is a city that is constantly changing and yet always remains true to its roots. they say you cannot explain Hamburg you have to experience it!
As a metropolis on the water, Hamburg naturally scores with a good portion of maritime charm. With a range of small, charming boutique hotels to 5-star superior grand hotels, Hamburg offers an impressive range of classic luxury or ultimate hipster vibe for your base.
Programmes can be on the water by boat or paddle board, on the road on foot or by classic car. From virtual reality experiences, to Michelin star dining, to pub hopping along the Reeperbahn, cocktails from rooftops to basement speakeasys the nightlife can suit any profile of group.
For more information
on Hamburg
call +44 1628 532020
email Hamburg@moulden-marketing.co.uk
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Why Choose Hamburg for Your Event?
Strong conference infrastructure
From major congresses at the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg to smaller corporate meetings and unusual event venues, Hamburg offers a broad range of options.
A single destination contact
The Hamburg Convention Bureau provides independent advice and connects organisers with venues, hotels, suppliers, authorities and local business networks.
A distinctive setting
Hamburg's harbour, waterways, historic Speicherstadt and modern HafenCity give corporate events and incentives a strong sense of place.
Business and industry expertise
As one of Germany's major port and business centres, Hamburg offers opportunities to connect events with sectors including maritime industries, logistics, aviation, technology and other local business clusters.
Support for conference bids
HCB can assist organisers considering Hamburg for future congresses and business events, including access to its congress funding programme for qualifying events.
Sustainability and mobility
HCB provides planners with information and support around sustainable events and getting delegates around the city efficiently.
