Geography

Hamburg, like most coastal regions of Germany has a temperate climate with warm summers and mild cloudy winters. Almost always there is at least a little western wind, which sometimes rises to storms in spring and autumn. The wind sometimes brings sunny skies, and sometimes rain, which then is known as “Hamburger Schietwetter”.
Winter might bring a little snow (seldom a lot), summers can be hot, especially in August. Then you will appreciate that the beaches of Baltic and Northern Seas are not far away…
Even closer, not far from the city, are the beaches of the river Elbe.

Hamburg is located in Northern Germany, about 150 km from the border to Denmark. It is situated between Northern Sea and Baltic Sea, the direct link to the former being the river Elbe. Distances to major German cities (approx.): Berlin 300 km, Munich 800 km, Cologne 500 km.