Hamburg

Hamburg Museums Offer Free Entry on International Museum Day

On Sunday, May 17, 2026, many museums in Hamburg offered free entry as part of International Museum Day. The Hamburger Kunsthalle focused on...

Henrik MüllerMay 17, 2026

Köhlbrand Bridge in Hamburg Fully Closed for Repairs, More Closures Expected

Hamburg's iconic Köhlbrand Bridge is undergoing its first full closure of the year this weekend for urgent repairs. This marks the beginning of...

Henrik MüllerMay 16, 2026

Train Chaos in Hamburg: S-Bahn and Long-Distance Services Severely Disrupted

Significant S-Bahn and long-distance train route closures between Hamburg-Hauptbahnhof and Harburg, coupled with construction work on other long-distance lines, led to chaotic conditions...

Henrik MüllerMay 16, 2026

Hamburg CDU Calls for Repeal of Wastewater Pipe Inspection Law Amidst Lax Enforcement

The Hamburg CDU is pushing to repeal a law requiring property owners to inspect wastewater pipes, arguing the city rarely enforces it. This...

Henrik MüllerMay 16, 2026

Car Crashes into Lamppost in Hamburg-Barmbek, One Person Slightly Injured

A car carrying five occupants crashed into a lamppost in Hamburg-Barmbek-Nord on Saturday afternoon, May 16, 2026. One person was slightly injured in...

Henrik MüllerMay 16, 2026

Man Arrested After Shot Fired Outside Barmbek Pub in Hamburg

A shot was fired on Friday afternoon outside the 'Habicht' pub in Barmbek, Hamburg. No one was injured, and a suspect has been...

Henrik MüllerMay 15, 2026

Hamburg Sees More Building Permits Despite German Housing Crisis

While the German housing construction sector faces a significant downturn, Hamburg has reported an increase in building permits during the first four months...

Henrik MüllerMay 15, 2026

Hamburg Celebrates Udo Lindenberg’s 80th Birthday with Special Edition Bus

Hamburg is celebrating rock legend Udo Lindenberg's 80th birthday with a special edition city bus, designed by a local high school student and...

Henrik MüllerMay 15, 2026

New Cruise Ship “Mein Schiff Relax” Docks in Hamburg for the First Time

The new cruise ship "Mein Schiff Relax" docked in Hamburg for the first time yesterday, Thursday, May 15, 2026. Approximately 4,000 passengers embarked...

Henrik MüllerMay 15, 2026