Hamburg
Hamburg, in northern Germany on the Elbe, is a city with the status of a federal state. With a population of more than 1.9 million it is the second largest city in Germany. Known for the country's largest seaport, it is an important industrial and financial centre. The Speicherstadt warehouse district and the Elbphilharmonie are well worth visiting. A temperate maritime climate makes it a year-round destination, though summer is the best time to discover its charms.
