What Hamburg has to offer

Our campus is located in one of Germany’s most beautiful cities. There’s always something going on, so you’ll never be bored when class is over …

Hamburg: the city on the water

Hamburg is also known as the “city on the water”–with good reason! The Alster Lake, the Elbe River, and the busy port give the city its distinctive maritime flair. Large, rambling parks and smaller green spaces close to the University offer many opportunities for relaxing outdoors. And the sandy beaches on the Elbe are the perfect party locations.

A vibrant city …

Theater, opera, musicals, movies, festivals, museums, and galleries: those who are culturally-inclined can discover all kinds of art, music, and performance in Hamburg, often at a student discount. The best way to take advantage of the city is simply to grab a few friends and head off. You can find current information and tips about what’s happening in the city at www.hamburg.de/kultur.

… with many different faces

Hamburg is very diverse and its districts reflect this colorful character. Sankt Pauli, home to the red-light district, Jungfernstieg (Maidens’ Promende), and City Hall are famous landmarks in the city center. The Grindel district houses the University and is bursting with cafés, restaurants, and bars. Hamburg’s latest addition—the Hafen City district with its modern, Nordic architecture and landmark Elbphilharmonie concert hall—are absolute must-sees. Where do you want to live, work, shop, and go out? Explore our city and find out!