Hamburg is Germany’s second largest city after Berlin and also homes the country’s most important port. The city's position and the role it has played in the German economy means that it is a very wealthy and successful place, and today it is well known both for its industrial and media connections. As well as being home to a number of TV channels Hamburg also has a very active music scene with a wide range of venues catering for an equally wide range of tastes. The city is situated in Lower Saxony and hiring a car in Hamburg is the perfect way to explore this very scenic and interesting part of Germany.
Of all of Germany’s numerous tourist destinations, Hamburg is one of the most popular attracting almost 4 million visitors a year. There’s plenty for you to see and do when you’re there with more than 60 museums to enjoy. These include the International Maritime Museum which opened in 2008 and the Kunsthalle, the city’s main art gallery. Located in a building constructed in the style of the Italian renaissance it houses Germany’s largest collection of classical and contemporary art. For a breath of fresh air, head for the Planten un Blomen, the huge park in the centre of the city which has many outdoor events throughout the summer months.
