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Hamburg History
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Hamburg has a long history as
a bustling port town with key connections to the Baltic Sea
and the North Sea. Despite being in decline Hamburg’s
port is still the backbone of commerce. Called the “Free
and Hanseatic City” of Hamburg. Except by Napoleon, Hamburg
has never bowed to foreign rule. The city has always been ruled
by commerce. Even today, Hamburg has more millionaires then
any other city in Germany. Even though the exact origin of the
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hamburger is unknown, many speculate that 19th century German emigrants
brought the hamburger to America.
Hamburg’s history can be traced back to the 19th century
with the construction of a moated fortress called Hammaburg. Settlements
sprang up around the area. However, it wasn’t until the 12th
century that Hamburg began its rise towards becoming one of Europe’s
premier port towns. In 1189 Hamburg officials were granted free
trade and exemptions from customs. As a result, commerce exploded
and a new Hamburg was built.
Throughout history, Hamburg has gone through much devastation.
In addition to major damage caused by the fire of 1846, Hamburg
was left in shambles after the World War I and World War II. Because
of it’s crucial location in northern Germany, Hamburg was
a key target for invading armies. During WW II much of Hamburg’s
port and housing was destroyed in addition to thousands of civilian
losses. Concentration camps alone killed more then 8,000 Jews. Throughout
history, Hamburg has shown much resilience and bounced back time
after time.
Today Hamburg is one of Germany’s media capitals covering
publishing, advertising, film, TV, and music.
More Information
 www.state.gov
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Hamburg Travel Guides
Frommer's Hamburg
Lonely Planet Hamburg
Let's Go Hamburg
Fodors Hamburg
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