Hamburg
Strangely enough, Hamburg has for many years been almost totally overlooked by the majority of Norwegians looking for a nice long weekend destination.
After all, we are talking about a destination that only has an hour and a half travel time by air from Eastern Norway. And there are several airlines that bring you directly to this old Hanseatic city, SAS / Lufthansa, KLM and Norwegian.
Hamburg is a port city which is also situated on two idyllic lakes. A number of canals have meant that the city has more bridges than Venice itself.
Hamburg offers Gothic architecture and old medieval timber buildings, cathedrals and green parks. The city also has a modern site, with skyscrapers and trendy steel-and-glass buildings that house several of Germany’s largest companies.
The weather can be unpredictable in the north of Germany, but you always have plenty to go to in the country’s second largest city, whether you are traveling for a romantic weekend, looking for culture or want a nice family holiday.
City Profile
- Abbreviation: HH
- Country: Germany
Facts about Hamburg
Hamburg is Germany’s second largest city and offers everything a tourist can expect. Hamburg is too much the gateway from Denmark if you arrive by car.
Population |
approximately 1.7 million inhabitants |
Official language |
German ( get free travel tickets ) |
Control Form |
Republic |
Religion |
Roman Catholic (34%), Protestant (34%) |
Time Difference |
No |
Currency |
Euro. 1 euro t. Most credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Diners, AmEx) are accepted in most major locations, but some stores only accept German bank cards. ATMs are available almost everywhere. |
Tips on restaurants |
about. 10% is normal if you are satisfied with the service. |
Embassy |
The Norwegian embassy in Germany is located in the capital Berlin. The address is Rauchstrasse 1. Tel: +49 (0) 30505050. In Hamburg there is a Consulate General with telephone +49 (0) 40 3250 9160. |
Tourist |
Hauptbahnhof, the airport and St Pauli Landungsbrücken. |
Telephone |
+49 (to Germany ) |
Emergency |
Police 110. Fire / Ambulance / Accidents 112 |
Electricity |
220/230 volts, the same two-pin contact system as in Norway. |
Holidays and Holidays |
January 1st, Good Friday, 2nd Easter Day, May 1st, Ascension Day, 2nd Pentecost, October 3rd (National Day), 1st and 2nd Christmas Day. |
Visa |
Not required for Norwegians. |
Vaccinations |
No vaccines are required. |
Water |
Can be drunk from the tap, but bottled water is recommended |
Nearest major cities |
Bremen, Hanover, Lubeck, Kiel. |
Safety |
Slightly violent crime, but be aware of pickpockets in crowds, especially in the St Pauli district and Reeperbahn. |
List of Hamburg Acronyms
The most commonly used abbreviations about Hamburg is HH which stands for Hamburg. In the following table, you can see all acronyms related to Hamburg, including abbreviations for airport, city, school, port, government, and etc.
