Questions tagged [hamburg]

The second largest city in Germany.

Hamburg.

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Identify location (and painter) of old painting

I have received this painting from my grandma recently. However, she is unable to identify the location of this painting. Additionally, I am unsure about the name of the painter (lower right corner). I think I know what it is, but I will not add it…
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Hamburg public transport tickets for a 3 day / 48 hour trip?

I'm going for a weekend to Hamburg, and I'm trying to work out the best public transport ticket(s) to get. I'll be arriving on a Friday evening, leaving on a Sunday, but spending less than 48 hours in the city. I'll need to get to and from the…
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Are there still many refugees on the Copenhagen-Hamburg train?

Last time I traveled with DB/DSB (DeutscheBahn - German Trains) by train between these two cities there were groups of people who did not have passports and created a lot of problems in both directions both in first class and second class in the…
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Is there a way to do a river cruise in Hamburg on the cheap?

Hamburg is located on the River Elbe, and has a lot of interesting buildings, parks and artwork located in and around the river and docks. All the guidebooks seem to suggest taking a cruise/tour along the river as part of a visit to Hamburg, even…
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Hamburg and surroundings, cost of year-long transportation ticket?

I want to know how much a public transportation ticket valid one year costs for Hamburg (Germany) and surrounding towns.
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What's the logic behind the the organization of Hamburg's bus transport into "rings"?

I'm staying in Hamburg for a while for business reasons and I've been told to get an HVV card for rings A and B as that would cover most of the major destinations I might need to travel to. Now I take it that the bus numbers (e.g., "take the number…
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Where to safely park a car in Hamburg for few days?

I am driving to Hamburg in few days and will stay there three days. Is there s any public, safe parking not far from the city centre? Otherwise, is there any private parking having good prices for long term stays? I read in Parking Hamburg: Cheap…
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What are the immigration officers going to ask or require once I land in Hamburg?

This is my first time travelling as an adult and alone. I am travelling from Panama. I already checked and I don't need a visa. What are the things that I will need? I will be visiting someone I met online, that's why I will be staying in a hotel…
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Cheap method from Hamburg to Paris

What is the cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Paris and back? I think flights are comparatively expensive, specially, as I know of no Ryanair hub around there. A slower way than flying is acceptable, but it should not take too long, at least…