Hamburg (ots) – From May 9th to 12th, 2024, the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg invites you to the 835th HAMBURG PORT ANNIVERSARY. This year the Ascension weekend will be celebrated for four days. The guests of the HAMBURG HARBOR ANNIVERSARY can look forward to a diverse program at the maritime birthday party – for every taste, for young and old, from early to late. From the fish auction hall to the Elbphilharmonie as well as in the traditional ship harbor, in the Speicherstadt, in the Hansahafen and in the Ovelgönne museum harbor, celebrations take place on land and on water.
Traditional holiday highlights
The traditional highlights include the International Ecumenical Opening Service in the main church of St. Michaelis on Thursday at 2 p.m. and the subsequent entry parade at 4 p.m., led this year by the frigate “Hamburg”. The unique tugboat ballet on Saturday at 5 p.m. and the departure parade on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. are further visitor magnets that make HAMBURG’S PORT ANNIVERSARY what it is: a spectacular celebration for everyone.
Maritime guests from all over the world
Around 250 ships are heading for Hamburg. The impressive tall ships “Dar Mlodziezy” and “Alexander von Humboldt II” are expected. The new surveying, wreck search and research vessel “Atair” from the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency and the research vessel “Uthörn” from the Alfred Wegner Institute, Helmholtz Center for Polar and Marine Research, with state-of-the-art and environmentally friendly ship technology, will be there for the first time.
Maritime open-air stage along the Elbe
The bank along the Elbe becomes a large maritime open-air stage and is transformed into a huge festival landscape. Activity areas for families, open-air concerts and live acts with national and international stars invite you to join in the celebrations. There is something for every musical taste on the stages, so you can party and dance until late into the night.
Elbe in Concert – The spectacular birthday show with fireworks
The music plays on the Elbe: Visitors can look forward to a big surprise show on Friday evening at 8:45 p.m. A gigantic floating stage – supported by the harbor tugs of the Fairplay Towage Group – transforms the Elbe into a dreamlike sea of lights to the sound of a special soundtrack. A unique show program forms the focus. In three captivating acts the atmosphere builds up to the grand finale. At the crowning conclusion, the big birthday fireworks decorate the sky with a sparkling play of colors. Guests can be transported into a world of great emotions.
Magical light illumination presented by AIDA Cruises
On Saturday at 10:30 p.m., AIDA Cruises invites you to a special maritime highlight at the Landungsbrücken. AIDAprima shines in the heart of Hamburg and lets the Elbe appear in a new light. The guests experience unique goosebumps through the magical combination of a light and drone show as well as the kissing mouth beauty.
Visiting Latvia
This year’s international country partner is Latvia. The Baltic country on the Baltic Sea presents itself at the Kehrwiederspitze and provides insights into its culture, its tourism offerings and the country’s innovative strength.
Landlubbers welcome aboard
Numerous watercraft invite you to visit them on board as part of the popular Open Ship campaign. Landlubbers of all ages get fascinating first-hand insights into shipping from yesterday and today from the crew. You can immerse yourself in maritime history on the deck of historic sailing ships, stand on the command bridge of a naval vessel or take a look into the engine room of a modern sea rescue cruiser.
Cultural experiences on every corner
The numerous cultural institutions along the Elbe offer guided tours, tours and exhibitions on the occasion of HAMBURG’S PORT ANNIVERSARY. The special hands-on offers from the museums in the Speicherstadt and in the German Harbor Museum in the Hansahafen and in the Oevelgönne Museum Harbor complement the variety of experiences and ensure maritime moments.
The organizer of the PORT ANNIVERSARY OF HAMBURG is the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, represented by the Authority for Economic Affairs and Innovation. Since 1994 – i.e. for 30 years – Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH has been working as the event coordinator of the HAMBURG HARBOR ANNIVERSARY for the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg.
Additional Information:
Greetings with harbor captain Simon Rosenkranz:
Press releases and photos can be downloaded at www.hafengeburtstag.hamburg
Digital Press Kit:
Questions & Contact:
Andrea Heyden
Tel. 040/ 3569 2446
Email: andrea.heyden@hamburg-messe.de
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