Festivals and Events in Hamburg

A harbor city located in the far north of Germany, Hamburg is the second largest and the greenest city of Germany. The city boasts of an eclectic mix of busy and bustling metropolis with the exotic and idyllic seaside beaches. The grand festivals and events in Hamburg is one of the primary reasons of its worldwide reputation. The list of Hamburg tourist attractions is accentuated by the plethora of fantastic festivals and events being held round the year.

The Hamburg Travel Guide incorporates comprehensive details on the various festivals and events in Hamburg. The Hamburger Dom in Hamburger, forming part of the bustling city's tradition is northern Europe's biggest fun fair. This fun fair is held thrice in a year, one in winter, one in summer and another in spring. Food, entertainment, the nostalgic merry-go-rounds, the plethora of exciting rides and shows offer loads of fun to the visitors. This fun filled event is one of the famous events in Hamburg and should be attended.

The itinerary of festivals and events in Hamburg can never be completed without the mention of the Hamburg Marathon in Hamburg held in April. This annual marathon race, commencing in 1986 covers a distance of 42kms and 195 meters and is widely attended event.

Festivals in Hamburg are provided with the added spirit and spark by the Harbor Birthday Fest in Hamburg. This is one of the biggest harbor festivals in the world and is a grand affair held in May. The city celebrates its nautical birthday with the festival with entertaining programs on water, in the air and on dry land, from dawn until dusk. The tall ships, tugboats, ballet, parachute, hot air balloon, helicopter rides, parachute jumps, special museum exhibitions and a traditional handicrafts market are the other highlights of the festival.

The Hamburg International Short film Festival in Hamburg is another of the major festivals and events in Hamburg presenting variety of internationally produced short films of various genres. It also provides a base for a classic rendezvous of film-makers from home and abroad and is held in the month of June.

The other festivals and events in Hamburg which are a treat for the eyes and the mind and must be attended to are:

- Christopher Street Day in Hamburg held in June
- Hamburg Ballet Days in Hamburg held in July
- Filmfest Hamburg in Hamburg held from August to September