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One out of seven employees in Hamburg works in the healthcare sector. Hamburg has the highest density of medical doctors besides Berlin and Bremen. Moreover, Hamburg enjoys an excellent reputation as an international healthcare destination.

The federal states of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein maintain a joint network of research facilities and businesses in the area of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical technology. These industries comprise more than 500 companies and research facilities as well as 20,000 professionals active in both federal states.

With its close ties to the port, trade and transport industries, the logistics industry is one of the main employers in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region. The logistics cluster is the largest of its kind in Germany and also includes numerous training institutions.

Shipbuilding, shipping, marine technology and the offshore industry have a strong presence in Northern Germany and are supported transregionally by the federal states of Bremen, Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Schleswig-Holstein. The cluster focusses e.g. on developing training opportunities for specialist staff.

Hamburg is the second largest centre of civil aviation in Europe. With an aviation tradition of more than 100 years, Hamburg can draw on skills and expertise that span all facets of aircraft construction, aircraft maintenance and airport operations.

Hamburg is a liveable waterside metropolis and one of the most popular tourist destinations for German residents. The city is renowned for its musicals, its nightlife, its diverse cultural scene and a rich choice of hotels. Hamburg’s port and the city’s history as an international trading centre provide economic impetus and a unique flair. Hamburg is defined by its ongoing transformation. In the HafenCity district, for instance, new locations and venues continue to evolve, and the Elbphilharmonie concert hall, Hamburg’s prominent new landmark, is hugely popular even at this stage.

For Austria and Switzerland, Hamburg has always been a prime gateway to international markets as the city provides direct access to the North Sea. Both countries conclude large parts of their seaborne imports and exports through Hamburg. The close links in commodity trade are also reflected in the logistics sector and the transport industry. With the development of the HafenCity, a new district has been created on Hamburg’s waterfront, and today a number of renowned companies have their head offices in the HafenCity. Here you can experience the fascination of giant container ships and elegant cruise liners from new, ever-changing perspectives.

Hamburg is the place to go for adventurous spirits and gourmets. The city offers a colourful mix of art and design in the off-scene quarters as well as renowned luxury brands in the city centre. In Hamburg, the penchant for fine wines, regional specialties and overseas fare have a long tradition and reflect the city’s welcoming spirit. Top-class chefs, trendsetters and restaurant owners from all world regions can draw on a rich choice of resources as Hamburg not only has a long history as a trading hub for coffee, tea, spices and exotic fruit but also a strong supply chain with excellent opportunities for sourcing products.

For guests from Scandinavia, Hamburg is located right outside their door, and the ferry ports of Kiel and Lübeck-Travemünde even provide direct access by waterway. Also by plane, Hamburg is within easy reach. Beyond traditional ties in the areas of shipping, shipbuilding and transport, collaborations between Hamburg and Scandinavia increasingly focus on advancing new technologies and sustainable innovations. In particular, collaborations include sectors such as renewable energies as well as media and IT. The Hamburg Metropolitan Region has become an established wind power centre and is among Europe’s leading locations in the field.

In Hamburg’s foreign trade with France, aircrafts make up the largest volume due to the joint Airbus production sites in Hamburg and Toulouse. Hamburg is the most important civil aviation location in Europe just after Toulouse. With its close links with both the aviation and maritime industries, Hamburg’s logistics industry is one of the main providers of impetus and boasts the largest logistics network in Germany.