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'''Hamburg''', the second largest city of [[Germany|Germany]], names itself a ''Gate to the World'' - usually this is only mentioned in an economic view, but otherwise this is exactly what hospitality networks are about... It's full of nice places to go out! St.Pauli is the quarter with all the nice bars, clubs, table dance and concerts!
'''Hamburg''', the second largest city of [[Germany]], names itself a ''Gate to the World'' - usually this is only mentioned in an economic view, but otherwise this is exactly what hospitality networks are about... It's full of nice places to go out! St.Pauli is the quarter with all the nice bars, clubs, table dance and concerts!


==Hospitality Networks==
== Hospitality Networks ==


There is a big community in Hamburg. Like elsewhere the most active Hosts/Surfers are usually members of all networks. As the public transport in Hamburg is very well - also late at night (at least weekends) - don't hesitate to contact people from the outer parts of the city. Especially in high season (summer, public holidays, weekends ...) people living in the city center get a lot of requests (make sure you've read [[How to write a Request]] anyway).
There is a big hospex community in Hamburg. Like elsewhere the most active Hosts/Surfers are usually members of more than one [[List of Hospitality Exchange Networks|network]]. There are countless meetings and very different activities of the hospex crowd, to take part check the [[:bw:groups/51|BW group Hamburg]] or [[:csgroup:1085|CS group Hamburg]].


There are regularly meetings of the hospex crowd: Every second Friday and last Thursday of a month. Everyone is welcome to join for chatting, chilling and have a drink. The usual spot is Zoe-Bar, Clemens-Schultz-Straße 96. To be sure or for "irregular" meetups check the [[:csgroup:1085|CS group Hamburg]].
General Advice for finding hosts: As the [[Hamburg#Public_Transport|public transport]] in Hamburg is very well - also late at night (at least at weekends) - don't hesitate to contact people from the outer parts of the city. Especially in high season (summer, public holidays, weekends ...) people living in the city center get a lot of requests (make sure you've read [[How to write a Request]]).


===Couchsurfing===
=== BeWelcome ===


The [[:csgroup:1085|CS group Hamburg]] is probably the most active hospex group in Hamburg. All kind of meetings, partys, exhibitions, concerts, hiking trips and other events are announced there on a regular basis. Furthermore it's a marketplace for all kind of needs, ideas and questions.
[[BeWelcome]] is still a small project, but there is already a big group of [https://www.bewelcome.org/places/DE/Hamburg group potential hosts] (login to see them all) in Hamburg - just give it a try, probably some of them are eager to use this alternative. Also the [[:bw:groups/51|BW group Hamburg]] provides advice, company and suggestions for all kinds of activities, started bw meetings and more to come.


===Bewelcome===
=== Couchsurfing ===


Bewelcome is still a small project, but there is already a [http://www.bewelcome.org/groups/51 group of potential hosts] in Hamburg - just give it a try, probably some of them are eager to use this alternative.
The [[:csgroup:1085|CS group Hamburg]] is probably the most active hospex group in Hamburg. All kind of meetings, partys, exhibitions, concerts, hiking trips and other events are announced there on a regular basis. Furthermore it's a marketplace for all kind of needs, ideas and questions.


===Hospitality Club===
=== Hospitality Club ===
There is a yahoo group/mailinglist on http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hchamburg/ but it's not really active anymore...  
There is a [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hchamburg yahoo group/mailinglist] but it's not really active anymore.


=== Emergency Couches ===
=== Hosting Emergencies ===


Lost? You're host cancelled your stay on short notice? An unexpected change in travel plans? Before searching for a bridge (there are a lot of them though;), try the following options:
Lost? You're host cancelled your stay on short notice? An unexpected change in travel plans? Before searching for a bridge (there are a lot of them though;), try the following options:
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* [[csgroup:12458|CS Emergency Couch Group]]
* [[csgroup:12458|CS Emergency Couch Group]]
* Friendly [http://www.couchsurfing.com/profile.html?id=3Q7DR05 Santa Claus] (CS profile to contact emergencies hosts)
* Friendly [http://www.couchsurfing.com/profile.html?id=3Q7DR05 Santa Claus] (CS profile to contact emergencies hosts)
* [[wikitravel:Hamburg#Sleep|List of hostels at Wikitravel]].
* [[wikivoyage:Hamburg#Sleep|List of hostels at Wikivoyage]].
 
== FAQ Frequently asked Questions ==


==Tips==
In the related groups some questions come up again and again, so it seems usefull to collect answers to this questions for easy access.
<!-- Specific tips to find hosts. I.e. could it be a good idea to ask people in suburbs instead (because the city is very popular). -->
Because of the very good public transport system, even in the night hours (see below), it's not necessary to look for a host right in the central parts of town. If you have trouble finding a free couch, check the couches more outside.


==General Tips==
* What shall I do / see in Hamburg: [[100 things to do in Hamburg]]
* [[Hamburg accomodation|Finding long term accomodation]] (list of nearly '''every''' everything)
* [[Hamburg Cheap Eats|Finding Cheap Eats]]
* [[Hamburg Cultural Events|Finding Cultural Events]]


''Check [[:wikitravel:Hamburg#See|Wikitravel]] for more infos and more places to see.''
== General Tips ==


* A [http://stadtplan.hamburg.de/ map] of Hamburg in several languages can be found here.
''Check [[:wikivoyage:Hamburg#See|Wikivoyage]] for more infos and more places to see.''
* General and kind of "official" cityinfos can be found in several other languages at [http://international.hamburg.de/?ok=18338 international.hamburg.de]
* A list of museums and exhibitions can be found at [http://www.hamburg-tourism.de/Exhibitions___Museum.266.0.html?&L=1 www.hamburg-tourism.de]


==Local Guides - special hosts for special places ...==
* General and "official" cityinfos can be found in English and several other languages at [http://international.hamburg.de/?ok=18338 international.hamburg.de]
* A list of museums and exhibitions can be found at [http://www.hamburg-tourism.de/erleben/events/ausstellungen-museen/ www.hamburg-tourism.de]


==Public Transport==
== Maps ==


The Hamburger Verkehrs Verbund (HVV) offers service mostly every 5-10 minutes during daytime (8 - 20 hrs) and 20-30 minutes in early morning/late night hours. most U-Bahn or Hochbahn (subway/elevated) trains and S-Bahn (suburban) trains run during friday and saturday night every 30 minutes all night long. In addition there are special Nachtbusse (nightbusses). This means you do not have to look for hosts at the heart of the city because public transport is comfortable from most areas around.
* Definetly the [http://osm.org/go/0HoGvE_-- best existing map of hamburg] from the OpenStreetMap project.
* An [http://stadtplan.hamburg.de/ official map] of Hamburg in several languages.
* Marcus Venzke created a [http://map.M-Ve.de nice inner city map] with lots of infos, a [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ CC-Licence] and different downloadable formats.
* More maps at [http://www.worldmapfinder.com/De/Europe/Germany/Hamburg/ worldmapfinder]


The ticket system is a bit tricky ... First of all: usually you never leave the area "Großraum Hamburg", if you are not really leaving the town, so all tickets for "Großraum Hamburg" will be ok. Tickets are valid for all kind of transportation (s-bahn/u-bahn/bus) including the ferries on river Elbe. To save money you should have a look for day passes (also for 3 days in a row), after 9.00 am they are cheaper than for early birds. There are also tickets for small- or medium sized groups and even for two persons cheaper than two single tickets.  
Located in the [http://osm.org/go/0HoGy~rcA-- city center] you'll find [http://www.landundkarte.de/ Dr. Götze Land & Karte ] one of the biggest german shops for maps, guidebooks and so on. Not only for Hamburg off course, the have got or are able to order everything.


The website of [http://www.hvv.com/ HVV] is also available in English and provides ticket prices, maps and detailed [http://www.geofox.de/base/initPersonalSchedule.do?LANGUAGE=en_GB&STYLE=hbt personal schedules] (just enter time and adress for start and end).
== Public Transport ==


==Hitchhiking from Hamburg to other Destinations==
[http://www.hvv.de Hamburger Verkehrs Verbund (HVV)] / ([http://www.hvv.com English page]) provides all kind of useful information about connections, prices, apps and more on the webpage. In general they offer service mostly every 5-10 minutes during daytime (8:00-20:00) and 20-30 minutes in early morning/late night hours. Most U-/S-Bahn trains run on friday, saturday and day before public holidays every 30 minutes all night long. In addition there are special night busses (Nachtbus). The system is safe and reliable.


To travel from Hamburg to other locations '''hitchhiking''' is a cheap solution. There are two good starting points to reach the Autobahn (highway):
The ticket system is a bit tricky (but controls are also very common) ... First of all: usually you never leave the area "Großraum Hamburg", if you're not planning to leave the town, tickets for "Großraum Hamburg" will be ok. There regular, near (Nahbereich) & shorttrip (Kurzstrecke) options, but even locals can't say for sure, which one is right. In busses you can ask the driver, who also sells tickets; for U-/S-Bahn you need to use the ticket machines. To save money (and get rid of worrying) you should have a look for day passes (1 or 3 days), after 9.00 am they are cheaper than for early birds. Also tickets for small- or medium sized groups can save money.  
*[http://maps.google.de/maps?f=q&hl=en&z=15&q=Horner%20Kreisel+Hamburg+Deutschland&om=1 Horner Kreisel] is the right point if you want to go to [[Lübeck]], [[Rostock]] or [[Berlin]]. You can walk to Horner Kreisel from U3 Horner Rennbahn.
*[http://maps.google.de/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=BAT+Hamburg+Stillhorn+West&near=Hamburg&ie=UTF8&ei=PLjiRbH0O4aioQPyhoWuCw&cid=53484278,10024765,2099394881536362672&li=lmd&om=1&z=15&ll=53.484278,10.024765&spn=0.018335,0.039825 BAT HH-Stillhorn] (BAT means interstate service area) is the right point if you choose the direction [[Hannover]] or [[Bremen]]. You reach it via Bus Nr. 13 from S3 Wilhelmsburg (leave at busstop Kirchdorf (Süd)).


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(Day-)Tickets are valid for all kind of transportation (S-/U-Bahn/Bus) including the ferries on river Elbe - your Chance of cheap boat cruise!
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Hamburg, the second largest city of Germany, names itself a Gate to the World - usually this is only mentioned in an economic view, but otherwise this is exactly what hospitality networks are about... It's full of nice places to go out! St.Pauli is the quarter with all the nice bars, clubs, table dance and concerts!

Hospitality Networks

There is a big hospex community in Hamburg. Like elsewhere the most active Hosts/Surfers are usually members of more than one network. There are countless meetings and very different activities of the hospex crowd, to take part check the BW group Hamburg or CS group Hamburg.

General Advice for finding hosts: As the public transport in Hamburg is very well - also late at night (at least at weekends) - don't hesitate to contact people from the outer parts of the city. Especially in high season (summer, public holidays, weekends ...) people living in the city center get a lot of requests (make sure you've read How to write a Request).

BeWelcome

BeWelcome is still a small project, but there is already a big group of group potential hosts (login to see them all) in Hamburg - just give it a try, probably some of them are eager to use this alternative. Also the BW group Hamburg provides advice, company and suggestions for all kinds of activities, started bw meetings and more to come.

Couchsurfing

The CS group Hamburg is probably the most active hospex group in Hamburg. All kind of meetings, partys, exhibitions, concerts, hiking trips and other events are announced there on a regular basis. Furthermore it's a marketplace for all kind of needs, ideas and questions.

Hospitality Club

There is a yahoo group/mailinglist but it's not really active anymore.

Hosting Emergencies

Lost? You're host cancelled your stay on short notice? An unexpected change in travel plans? Before searching for a bridge (there are a lot of them though;), try the following options:

FAQ Frequently asked Questions

In the related groups some questions come up again and again, so it seems usefull to collect answers to this questions for easy access.

General Tips

Check Wikivoyage for more infos and more places to see.

Maps

Located in the city center you'll find Dr. Götze Land & Karte one of the biggest german shops for maps, guidebooks and so on. Not only for Hamburg off course, the have got or are able to order everything.

Public Transport

Hamburger Verkehrs Verbund (HVV) / (English page) provides all kind of useful information about connections, prices, apps and more on the webpage. In general they offer service mostly every 5-10 minutes during daytime (8:00-20:00) and 20-30 minutes in early morning/late night hours. Most U-/S-Bahn trains run on friday, saturday and day before public holidays every 30 minutes all night long. In addition there are special night busses (Nachtbus). The system is safe and reliable.

The ticket system is a bit tricky (but controls are also very common) ... First of all: usually you never leave the area "Großraum Hamburg", if you're not planning to leave the town, tickets for "Großraum Hamburg" will be ok. There regular, near (Nahbereich) & shorttrip (Kurzstrecke) options, but even locals can't say for sure, which one is right. In busses you can ask the driver, who also sells tickets; for U-/S-Bahn you need to use the ticket machines. To save money (and get rid of worrying) you should have a look for day passes (1 or 3 days), after 9.00 am they are cheaper than for early birds. Also tickets for small- or medium sized groups can save money.

(Day-)Tickets are valid for all kind of transportation (S-/U-Bahn/Bus) including the ferries on river Elbe - your Chance of cheap boat cruise! nomad:Hamburg