Start your tour through the HafenCity and along the port, the gateway to the world and a key reason for Hamburg's prominent role in trade and logistics. Turn right and explore the legendary Reeperbahn as well as vibrant inner-city neighbourhoods, such as the Schanzenviertel.

This is where the heart of the startup community beats! Take part in 48-hour hackathons, mingle at networking events such as 12min.me and discover innovative young companies just getting off the ground - at locations such as coworking spaces, backyard offices or charming period apartments.

Industry giants such as Google, Facebook, Airbus and Lufthansa Technik have chosen Hamburg as their base. The city is a global pioneer in civil aviation. And if you're a nature lover, you don't have to leave the city because Hamburg is not only a business centre but also very green. Here, numerous startups are working on sustainable business models, such as compostable plastic alternatives. Green oases such as the Volkspark, home to the renowned DESY research centre and the tecHHub, make Hamburg a unique city for startups.