Updated 25/07/2023

Hamburg is the second-largest city in Germany with a population of 1.8 million. The beautiful city is primarily characterised by its maritime flair and is known for its musicals, the lively bars and neighbourhoods as well as the fish market and harbour. Hamburg has a high quality of life due to the variety of leisure activities, gastronomic offerings and proximity to the water.   

What are the different key areas for office space in Hamburg? 

  • Hamburg City 
  • Hafen City  
  • City South (Hammerbrook) 

5 reasons to rent an office in Hamburg:

  1. The diversity of industries in the field: trade, logistics, aviation, medical technology, food industry and media industries are all based here
  2. Central location: Hamburg is located in the heart of Europe and therefore has an excellent infrastructure and transport links
  3. There are many well-trained professionals, a vibrant startup scene, plus industry associations and networks that offer numerous opportunities for businesses
  4. Economically Hamburg is strongest federal state, the GDP per inhabitant amounted to: 76,910 euros in 2022
  5. Hamburg is the Venice of the North with its more than 2,500 bridges and is the city with the most bridges in Europe

Hamburg City (Old Town/New Town)  

What are the benefits of working in Hamburg City? 

Hamburg's city centre is primarily home to established companies. Law firms, the shipping industry, logistics companies, management consultancies and also companies from the film and television industry are primarily located here. In addition, the old town is home to the German headquarters of the fashion retailer H&M and the e-commerce company ABOUT YOU. The range of flexible workspaces is most diverse in Hamburg City. Providers such as WeWork, The Office Group, Design Offices, Mindspace, WorkRepublic, Collection and many more have buildings here.    

Things to do in Hamburg City? 

In addition to historic warehouses and merchants' houses, numerous spectacular new buildings characterize the image of the city centre. Among the best-known buildings in the Old Town are Hamburg City Hall and St. Michael's Church. For many Hamburg residents, the Jungfernstieg is the heart of the city centre, making it an ideal choice for businesses. The historic promenade offers a variety of connections between the Binnenalster and the surrounding retail stores and attractions.  There are plenty of shopping opportunities as well as a diverse gastronomy landscape in the arcades and boulevards of the city centre, with plenty of great restaurants to choose from. Around Neustadt, there are many sights that are popular with tourists as well as locals, such as the Landungsbrücken, the Reeperbahn, and the fish market. 

What are the nearest transport links? 

Hamburg City is a major transportation hub with the main train station, the many S-Bahn, U-Bahn and bus lines, and the port. It serves as a key transportation hub for the entire city. Hamburg's main train station also offers excellent connections to national and international destinations. 

Hamburg Hafen City  

What are the benefits of working in Hafen City? 

Since HafenCity is a newly developed district, there are many innovative new buildings and modern office spaces with a high sustainability standard here. The Elbtower is the latest skyscraper project. HafenCity attracts many large companies such as Unilever, Siemens, logistics companies such as Kühne + Nagel, as well asmedia companies such as Spiegel-Verlag. Furthermore, companies from the creative industries as well as real estate and construction companies are located here. Several flexible office spaces have set up here, such as OFFICE.ONE, betahaus and ABC Workspaces.  

Things to do in Hafen City? 

Hafen City is the extension of the city center along the Elbe River, with the close proximity to the water offering locals a high quality of life.. The impressive architecture as well as the Port of Hamburg and the Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall attract many tourists to the district. The submarket is the newest and most modern office location in Hamburg and has become an important hub for companies from various industries Hafen City is not exclusively office and retail dominated, but is also a popular residential choice with great education, leisure and retail options all available in this area, making it a desirable area to both live and work in.  

What are the nearest transport links? 

HafenCity's public transport network is well-developed. The district is well-connected with several bus, subway and S-Bahn connections. Access to the Elbe also provides numerous ferry connections.   

Hamburg City South (Hammerbrook)  

What are the benefits of working in City South? 

The office district is characterized by a wide range of industries and companies, primarily from the service, retail, logistics and manufacturing sectors. A large focus is on the logistics segment. However, companies from the IT sector, media publishing companies and various service providers such as tax consultants, lawyers and consulting firms are also located here. Apart from Design Offices and Regus, the flexible office space market is not yet very pronounced in this district.  

Things to do in City South 

City South is a major office location in the south of Hamburg. In addition to the office buildings, there are also many waterside and green spaces here, which offer a high recreational value for the area. However, the location does not only want to be perceived as a commercial area and is trying to establish an attractive residential location in the future. Overall, the architecture of City South is rather functional and practical.  

What are the nearest transport links? 

The office district is very accessible to the city center. Hamburg's main train station can be reached in 10 minutes by S-Bahn. The connection to the A7 freeway is also easy to reach, which is why many logistics companies are located here. 

 

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