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Life at the Port of Hamburg

Life at the Port of Hamburg



  • for families and kids
  • maritime
  • Free of charge

Experience the new visitor and information center at the Oevelgönne Museum Harbor!
Here, you'll meet young sailors and hear exciting stories from the "harbor grandmas" over a cup of coffee and cake. Let surprise guests in historical costumes take you on a maritime journey through the history of the Port of Hamburg. Enjoy fascinating mooring and unmooring maneuvers of the historic ships, watch sailors at work on the workboats, and follow the mooring boats assisting the museum ships with their maneuvers. Deckhands and engineers will give you insights into their traditional seamanship.

A unique experience for everyone!

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