Hamburg
Second-largest city in Germany.
Catholic jurisdiction: Latin — Archdiocese of Hamburg
Recent news from Hamburg
- Madsen im Stadtpark: „Kein Bock auf Schule, Schützenfest und Junge Union“Die Wendland-Rocker stellten beim Konzert in Hamburg ihr Album „Smile“ vor. Zu hören gab es davon wenig. Die Fans hatten eh andere Prioritäten.
- Christina Block, ihre Kinder und die unglaubliche Geschichte um Keren TennenbaumKeren T. checkte als Doris White im Hotel Grand Elysée in Hamburg ein, erwarb sich als „Olga“ das Vertrauen der Angeklagten. Wer ist diese Frau, die jetzt aussagt?
- Chorfestival in Bergedorf: Sänger sorgen für Standing Ovations im KörberhausIn Bergedorf begeistern an diesem Wochenende fünfzehn Chöre aus ganz Hamburg die Besucher im Lichtwarktheater. Eindrücke vom Auftakt am Freitag.
- Trendwende geschafft? StadtRad nimmt wieder Fahrt auf – woran das liegtTrotz populärer E-Scooter: StadtRad erlebt in Hamburg ein Comeback. Stationsnetz wächst weiter. Was hinter dem überraschenden Nutzer-Boom steckt.
- Justizsenatorin Anna Gallina (Grüne) will Prinzip „Nur Ja heißt Ja“ durchsetzenRund 60 Beschlussvorlagen bei Justizministerkonferenz in Hamburg kommende Woche. Ein Schwerpunkt ist das Thema sexuelle Selbstbestimmung.
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Notable people from Hamburg
Ranked by number of Wikipedia languages that have an article — a proxy for cross-cultural notability. Data: Wikidata.
Johannes Brahms1833–1897German composer (1833–1897)
Felix Mendelssohn1809–1847German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of Jewish descent (1809-1847)
Heinrich Hertz1857–1894German physicist (1857–1894)
Helmut Schmidt1918–2015Chancellor of West Germany (1974–1982)
Gustav Ludwig Hertz1887–1975German physicist (1887–1975)
James Franck1882–1964German physicist (1882–1964)
Topics
✈️ Airports
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🚲 Bikes
Bike-share stations, bike lanes, rental prices and where to park your bicycle.
🕯️ Cemeteries
Public cemeteries, hours, and burial procedures.
🏛 City Hall
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• Courts & Judiciary
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📅 Events
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• Fire & Emergency
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🏥 Healthcare & Hospitals
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• Museums
Notable museums, galleries and exhibition halls — hours and descriptions.
🅿️ Parking
Where to park, how much it costs, what documents you need, and how to avoid fines.
• Police & Safety
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📮 Post Offices
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📰 Press releases
Recent announcements from the city government and public institutions.
🚌 Public Transport
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⛪ Religious sites
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• Schools & Education
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🚆 Train stations
Railway stations serving the city with schedules and ticket info.
• Waste & Recycling
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