International Conference on Emergency Medicine (ICEM)

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 international gateway, located approximately 9 kilometers north of the city center. Direct flights connect Hamburg to major European cities and beyond, making it accessible for international attendees. From the airport, you can reach the city center via S-Bahn (commuter rail) in about 25 minutes, or by taxi and rideshare services available at ground level. Once in Hamburg, the public transport system is comprehensive, featuring U-Bahn (subway), S-Bahn, buses, and ferries. Day passes and multi-day tickets offer convenient options for conference attendees. The city is also well-connected by train, with Hamburg Hauptbahnhof (main railway station) serving as a major European rail hub.