With a history extending back over 1,200 years and a population second only to Berlin among German cities, it’s no wonder Hamburg considers itself ‘Germany’s Gateway to the World’. It may lie 100kms from the North Sea, but its centuries-old port remains Europe’s second busiest, and the city ranks among the wealthiest in the EU. There is plenty to see and do here for tourists, and with great cycling and numerous parks, Hamburg can make for a healthy holiday.