The green metropolis on the water with high recreational value and a wide range of cultural offerings inspires with its international flair and a comparatively young and international population. Economic performance, income, and level of education are high. With parts of the neighboring federal states of Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, and Lower Saxony, the Hanseatic city forms the metropolitan region of Hamburg with 500,000 companies and around 1.9 million jobs.
Particularities – Hamburg’s port is considered the gateway to the world: Ships from all over the world find their way into the Hanseatic city.
Important industries
Vehicle Construction
Mechanical Engineering
Healthcare
Metal Industry
IT
Biotechnology
Medical, energy, and environmental technology
Electrical industry
You can find more information about the state of Hamburg at hamburg.de.
Important portals and service points for immigrants
Work and life Hamburg: educational and counseling offers
Diakonie Hamburg: Central contact point for recognition
Hamburg Invest: Service partner for settlement and investment
Hamburg metropolitan region: tourism, business, and mobility around Hamburg
Service point for free movement of workers
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