Welcome to Hamburg, Germany! Hamburg is the 2nd largest city in Germany and one of the largest in the EU. Hamburg International Airport offers scheduled flight service to North America, as well as extensive connections throughout Europe. Hamburg became a large city due to its ideal location for sea trade. The city is proud of its traditions and today keeps its name of a free hansetic state, making reference to its membership in the former sea trade alliance. Today the city is still one of the largest sea ports in Europe, thus making it an important place of business and commerce as well. Upon arriving there are plenty of sites to see, but no visit is complete without experiencing the city's unique waterfront area. Many restaurants, museums and bars are located along the shoreline and provide fantastic views. Inside the city, Hamburg hosts one of the most prominent operas in the world and its philharmonic symphony is also world renowned.

Germany is one of the largest countries in Europe and is comprised of 16 federal states. One of the oldest and best known states is Hamburg. Hamburg has a rich trading history and is still an important part of the economy today. Northern Germany is one of the more beautiful, tranquil areas of Europe, offering extensive shorelines and lush scenery. The country borders the North Sea and the Baltic Sea and areas along the coasts have some of the best seafood in the world. Germany is a much-visited part of Europe, as it is easily accessible through one of its many international airports.