Apple's Planet

Apple in Hamburg 2007

Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany. It has one of the most important harbours in Europe and the world and the city takes great pride in its mercantile background, which built the city's wealth in the past centuries.

Hamburg still keeps its tradition of being an open, yet discreet city. The people of Hamburg are known as "Hamburgers". The beef patties of a bun were named after this city, where they presumably were invented. Just like the "frankfurter" invented in Frankfurt and the "wiener" in Vienna.

Hamburg has more than 2300 bridges, that is more than Venice and Amsterdam combined. With over 90 consulates, Hamburg is second after New York City in the world. With over 30 square metres of space per person, Hamburg has the biggest average living space of all major cities in the world.

Approx. 14% of the city area are green spaces and recreational areas. Hamburg houses about 850000 trees. Hamburg is Germany's Media Capital. Hamburg has a lot of cultural things to offer. Hamburg is known by most people in the world, well that is indirectly as Reeperbahn is the magic word.