Hamburg, Germany's "Gateway to the World"fascinates visitors with a Mixture of maritime history, modern architecture and vibrant city life. Hamburg's harbour is one of the city's outstanding sights, one of the largest seaports in Europewhich is best on a harbour tour experienced. The Elbphilharmonie in the HafenCity district impresses with its outstanding acoustics and spectacular architecture. Historically, the Warehouse district the largest contiguous warehouse complex in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hamburg residents and visitors can relax at the Inner and outer Alster. Museums, theatres and the Park Planten un Blomen round off the varied programme. From 1911, Hamburg was the first home port of the Eye of the Windwhich at the time bore the name Friedrich.