How to get there

By air
Flights to Hamburg are offered by many national, inner-Europe and intercontinental airlines. The airport is only 10 kilometres from the city centre. The suburban railway system offers a direct service from the airport to Hamburg's main railway station, so that visitors can smoothly continue their journey by train. There are smaller airports in Lübeck, Kiel and on the island of Sylt.
Hamburg Airport  more

By train
Germany boasts a first-rate rail network. Major cities can be reached at least on an hourly basis either with the state railway system Deutsche Bahn or using private railway companies. There are also many regional networks which cover the holiday regions and most other important destinations. A great many low-priced offers are available to rail travellers.
Deutsche Bahn  more

By ferry
There are several ferry connections from Scandinavia and the Baltic States to Kiel, Lübeck-Travemünde and to the islands of Fehmarn and Sylt.
Denmark/Rodby - Fehmarn/Puttgarden  more
Norway/Oslo - Kiel  more
     Sweden/Gothenborg - Kiel  more
     Sweden/Trelleborg - Travemünde  more
     Finland/Helsinki - Travemünde  more

By car
There is an excellent road network for motorists.