From 8 to 10 May, Hamburg celebrates the 837th HAMBURG PORT ANNIVERSARY. When the Hanseatic city celebrates its harbour, the River Elbe becomes a stage and the waterfront transforms into a colourful maritime festival mile. Whether majestic cruise ships, lovingly restored museum vessels, splendid tall ships, or maritime service craft – during the parades, numerous ships present themselves at their very best. Some of them even “dance” in the world-famous and unique tugboat ballet! Visitors of all ages were able to immerse themselves in the fascination of the maritime world over three days and step aboard a wide variety of vessels.
The 837th HAMBURG PORT ANNIVERSARY offers a packed programme! From the historic Speicherstadt to Övelgönne, the Hanseatic city comes together to celebrate its port. The interactive port map gives you a clear overview of all the key locations, so you won’t miss a single highlight. It helps you navigate smoothly between the various events — whether on land, on the water, on stage, or even on board a ship. Just click on an icon to see what’s happening, where, and when at each location.
Would you prefer to watch the ships arriving in Hamburg for the PORT ANNIVERSARY? No problem! The harbour map also shows you the current positions of ships and where the ferries depart. Pro tip: With the Port of Hamburg App, you can scan the harbour area at any time and instantly get detailed profiles of the ships in your line of sight.
Discover the remarkable variety of vessels taking part in the Harbour Birthday. From majestic cruise liners and elegant tall ships to carefully preserved heritage vessels and powerful tugboats, as well as historic lightships, former cargo ships, and units of the coastguard and navy – experience maritime diversity up close.
Use our convenient filter to browse ships by category, length, or name.
Simply click on a vessel to explore detailed information and fascinating insights.
