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A look back to the future!

Numerous world-class events have already taken place in Hamburg and have always proven that Hamburg is a city that can accommodate any kind of event. Not only because we provide the necessary infrastructure in Hamburg, but also because people in Hamburg work hand in hand in a spirit of partnership and passion.

Some examples of conventions that have been visible worldwide were the Lions Clubs International Convention in the summer of 2013 with around 23,000 guests from all over the world and the Rotary International Convention 2019, which attracted more than 26,000 guests from 170 countries to Hamburg.

Especially in the scientific field, Hamburg is a city that can boast world-class congresses and conferences. These include the ITS World Congress 2021 with around 13,000 participants or the 22nd Euretina Congress with a total of 6,600 guests.

In Hamburg, we may say “Yesterday’s newspaper only wraps up the fish”, but we take past events as a yardstick to constantly develop ourselves further and look full steam ahead to the future.

Facts & Figures

The city is the star. And the city has it all! Around 1.8 million inhabitants within the city limits and 5.2 million people living in the metropolitan region. Hamburg is a port and Hanseatic city – with a great tradition, because Hamburg was the first container port in Germany.

Today Hamburg is the third largest container port in Europe. Nevertheless, it is an extremely green metropolis: with over 200 parks and 4,900 hectares of public green spaces, 72 % of the city area in Hamburg is green. This can be seen and felt in every corner of the city. More than 2,500 bridges cross the numerous canals and waterways that criss-cross the city.

If we look at the MICE location, Hamburg has around 362 hotels with over 66,000 beds and almost 35,000 rooms – across all star categories. As you can see, Hamburg is a city worth visiting. Especially if you are planning your own MICE event.

Locations & Hotels

Of course, one of the most important components of a successful congress event is the accommodation of the MICE guests. In Hamburg you will find all the options: From small, charming boutique hotels to 5-star superior grand hotels, Hamburg offers an impressive range of accommodation options for every requirement and budget. Many hotels are close to the city centre and there is a suitable hotel for almost every congress location in the immediate vicinity. Would you like a little treat? Our congress centre, the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg, is centrally located in Hamburg’s city centre. In the immediate vicinity there are around 100 hotels of all categories with around 3,500 hotel rooms. Can you ask for more?

 Hamburg will surprise you!

Despite all the world congresses we have hosted, Hamburg is still a sleeping beauty. A “hidden gem” within the international meetings industry. But believe us: Hamburg will surprise you – we are sure. Because this is where profession meets professionalism. Passionate hosts, Hanseatic teamwork and an ideal MICE network make our city stand out.

Book all your meetings, congress, conferences and event venues in Hamburg via www.micegermany.de