About This Location
An interesting fact about Hamburg: it is not only a city, it is also one of Germany’s states. The official name, Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, is a clue to its identity. “Hanseatic” points back to the Hanseatic League and to a tradition where merchants had major political influence and international trade shaped daily life. “Free” signals autonomy and self-government. The modern city is different, but the attitude remains: Hamburg likes to act like a place with its own rules, its own identity, and strong links beyond Germany