Hamburg's 829th Port Birthday

Each year in May, the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg celebrates the birthday of its port - the "Gateway to the World ". More than a million domestic and foreign visitors come to experience the four-day world s largest port festival along the vibrant harbor mile of the Elbe River----829th Port Anniversary celebrations in Hamburg from May 10-13, 2018.

Release time : 2018-07-13 00:21:00

source : Hamburg Tourism Bureau

COLOURFUL HARBOUR MILE

From May 10^thto 13^th, the 6 miles colourful harbour mile with its delicacies, concerts and attractions invites you to feast, stroll and linger all the way from Baumwall to Landungsbrücken.

GRAND DEPARTURE PARADE

Even the most beautiful celebration comes to an end at some point. With the big departure parade all the tall ships, traditional boats and museum ships say goodbye to Hamburg for this year.

HAFENCITY CHAMPIONSHIPS

For the 3rd time already, during the 2018th Port Anniversary the exciting sailing and dragon boat competitions took place at the Grasbrookhafen. The regattas were framed by an expert moderation.

SOUTH AFRICA FESTIVAL

Everything will be colorful and cheerful at Kehrwiederspitze - at the big South Africa Festival, hosted by this year’s country partner at the HAMBURG PORT ANNIVERSARY. The country at the Cape of Good Hope presents a colorful programme and serves visitors typical national dishes.

SOS - RESCUERS IN ACTION

An exciting demonstration of a sea rescue accompanied by police and SAR helicopters of the Navy, DGzRS, water police, fire brigade and THW.

PARADES OF TRADITIONAL AND MUSEUM SHIPS

The spectacular parades of the museum and traditional ships take place in the early evening hours against the backdrop of the beautiful port. You shouldn't miss out on this!