Located in northern Germany, Hamburg is an important commercial hub on the Elbe River and unique for the expansive system of canals which divide the city in two. Replete with fascinating architecture and scenic waterfront promenades, Hamburg offers plenty to see and explore! Highlights of this bustling city include Außenalster Lake, the Speicherstadt warehouses, the Elbphilharmonie concert hall, the Miniatur Wunderland museum, the Hamburg Rathaus (or City Hall), and the striking Chilehaus building.