Description
Venue: Hamburg Messe und Congress. Aquatic events are at the heart of the port of
Hamburg's birthday celebrations. On the River Elbe
from the historic harbour of Ovelgonne right along
the landing stages (Landungsbrucken) to the Speicherstadt / Hafen City.
The programme is explained in detail by the master of ceremonies
together with various interviewees. Traditional highlights include: Birthday celebrations centre around land events
along the "harbour promenade" from the warehouses
of the Speicherstadt (Kehrwiederspitze) to the fish
auction hall with approx. 500 fair stands, artistic and culinary
delights, shows and entertainment. Countless stages, some of them featuring radio stations,
events for children, young people and families,
as well as museum specials (exhibitions, guided tours, etc.)
round off the programme with a cultural flourish. Further traditional highlights include: The aerial events centre on:
Exhibition Sections:
- Ships
- Navigation
- Shipbuilding
- Yachts
- Boats