Hamburg, renowned as Germany's "Gateway to the World," is a bustling port city with a rich maritime history. Its port, the largest in Germany and third largest in Europe, serves as a crucial hub for international trade and travel. The Elbe River, stretching 110 kilometers from the North Sea, facilitates the port's access to global shipping routes. The city's Hanseatic heritage is a testament to its longstanding tradition of cosmopolitanism and openness to the world.