ESHMS Biennial Congress

About Hamburg

Hamburg, officially the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, is the second-largest city in Germany after Berlin and seventh-largest city in the European Union, with a population of over 1.9 million. The Hamburg Metropolitan Region has a population of over 5.1 million and is the tenth-largest metropolitan region by GDP in the European Union. At the southern tip of the Jutland Peninsula, Hamburg stands on the branching River Elbe at the head of a 110 km (68 mi) estuary to the North Sea, at the confluence of the Alster and Bille. Hamburg is one of Germany's three city-states alongside Berlin and Bremen, and is surrounded by Schleswig-Holstein to the north and Lower Saxony to the south. The Port of Hamburg is Germany's largest and Europe's third-largest, after Rotterdam and Antwerp. The local dialect is a variant of Low Saxon.

Getting There

• Hamburg is well-connected by air, with Hamburg Airport (HAM) serving as the primary gateway for international travelers. The airport is located approximately 9 kilometers north of the city center and offers direct flights from major European cities and beyond. From the airport, you can reach central Hamburg via S-Bahn (commuter rail) in about 25 minutes, making it a convenient and cost-effective option. Hamburg's public transport system is comprehensive, featuring U-Bahn (subway), S-Bahn, buses, and regional trains that connect throughout the city. Taxis and rideshare services are readily available at the airport and throughout Hamburg for door-to-door convenience. The city's excellent infrastructure makes it easy to navigate to your accommodation and the congress venue.