The harbour is the fastest growing job sector in Hamburg. Numerous minor and major companies work in that area. You should be able to speak German because due to the high unemployment rate in Germany's jobseekers are attracted by the relative lower unemployment rate in Hamburg. This results in high numbers of applications. Hospitality and media are the two main other industries.
Note that living costs in Hamburg may be significantly higher than in other big cities in Germany depending on your demands. Due to heavy destruction during World War II especially apartments in older victorian style homes built at the beginning of the 20th century are rare but highly demanded. Be prepared to compete for apartments in attractive areas in town with well-paid media professionals, freelancers and spoiled kids with unlimited resources in their parents' bank account. Inner city areas have become quite popular among doctors, lawyers and architects as well in the last years.
There are 11 universities in Hamburg, the biggest of which is the University of Hamburg (http://www.uni-hamburg.de/).
Many courses and programmes are held in English.
Hamburg is home to schools from countries such as Japan, Sweden, France, Britain and more, where the pupils are taught in their native language. The International School Hamburg (http://www.international-...) opened in 1957 as the first of its kind in Germany.
theatre, opera and musicals
Hamburg has an opera house Staatsoper and many theaters. It is also known to host a number of different musicals, as well as other music events.
Events
Hamburger Dom (Fair)
The dom is one of the largest fairs in germany. the streets of the fairground, lined on both sides with stalls and rides, are some 3.3 km long. it takes place in spring, summer, and early winter for the duration of one month each. see the dom's website (http://hamburgerdom.de/).
Street Parties
Watch out for neighbourhood and street parties during summertime. some of the biggest are:altonale, in ottensen.bergedorfer stadtfest, in bergedorf.osterstraßenfest, in eimsbüttel.schanzenfest, in schanzenviertel is self-organized and full of peace and happiness until it ends around 10pm in fighting between a crowd and the police.stuttgarter weindorf — vintners from southern germany present their products at the rathausmarkt town hall square.
Altonale, in Ottensen.
Bergedorfer Stadtfest, in Bergedorf.
Osterstraßenfest, in Eimsbüttel.
Schanzenfest, in Schanzenviertel is self-organized and full of peace and happiness until it ends around 10PM in fighting between a crowd and the police.
Stuttgarter Weindorf — Vintners from southern Germany present their products at the Rathausmarkt town hall square.
Kirschblütenfest (Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival)
On may 19th, the japanese community of hamburg celebrates the japanese cherry blossom festival by the lake alster. enormous fireworks and a peaceful atmosphere are characteristics of this event.
Street Parades
Schlagermove parade, a parody on the berlin loveparade with schlager instead of techno music. hamburg pride, the gay pride parade usually takes place in august and moves from the central station through the shopping streets to end at the jungfernstieg with the set up party tents. carnival of cultures, a colouful and interesting parade showing off worldwide cultures.
Schlagermove Parade, a parody on the Berlin Loveparade with schlager instead of techno music. (http://www.schlagermove.de/)
Hamburg Pride, the Gay Pride Parade usually takes place in August and moves from the Central Station through the shopping streets to end at the Jungfernstieg with the set up party tents. (http://www.hamburgpride.com/)
Carnival of Cultures, a colouful and interesting parade showing off worldwide cultures. (http://www.karneval-kultu...)
Fischmarkt (Fish Market)
Every sunday morning vendors praise wares of virtually every type at hamburg's oldest open-air market, dating back to 1703. the market takes place at the foot of the century-old fish auction hall, where live-bands perform jazz, skiffle, country, or western music. open every sunday from 5am-9:30am, in winter from 7am-9:30am.
Hafengeburtstag (Harbour Birthday)
Every year in may the harbour birthday attracts millions of people. dozens of stands and stages, a ship parade, and changing events are organized to celebrate the cities spring of wealth. the harbour filled 800 years in 1989. since then, the harbour birthday grew the greatest harbour party in the world. it is generally in early may.
Sports
Hamburg Blue Devils
Fourfold german american football champion german football league.
The Imtech-Arena
formerly the hsh-nordbank-arena, and aol-arena, commonly known as volksparkstadion is the stadium of the local bundesliga football/soccer club hsv. newly constructed and reopened in 2000, it is arguably the prettiest stadium in germany with a great atmosphere. in addition to guided tours, it also features a museum presenting the history of the club. see also the hsv website (http://www.hsv.de).
The Millerntor-Stadion
Is the home of the famous bundesliga football/soccer club fc st. pauli (http://www.fcstpauli.de). it lacks the modernity and prettiness of the volksparkstadion, yet its atmosphere during games is unique and well worth a visit. the millerntor-stadion is located at the east end of the reeperbahn. nearest station is st. pauli on the underground line u3.
Hamburg Stealers
Hsv-aligned baseball club, with field located near hamburg airport.
HSV Handball
Is the local handball team, playing their matches at the modern o2 world hamburg formerly colorline-arena, right next to the volksparkstadion.
Vattenfall Cyclassics
World cup and public bike race.
Deutsche Bank Players’ Championship
At the gut kaden golf and land club. golf tournament of world class, prize money €600,000.
Holsten City Man
The only german triathlon world cup.
Hamburg Freezers
Share the colorline-arena with hsv handball. the premier-league ice hockey team features many international top class players.
The German Open
In men's tennis are held at the rothenbaum in hamburg. the tournament is one of nine atp masters series tournaments.
Conergy Marathon Hamburg
Usually in spring, open to the public.