Study tour to Hamburg: New housing forms and sustainability
Explore Hamburg's innovative urban development and sustainable housing forms on an exciting study tour. Experience the transformation of industrial harbors into human-friendly areas and visit groundbreaking projects in HafenCity and Wilhelmsburg. Gain insights into Hamburg's climate-friendly solutions, from recycling strategies to advanced energy solutions, through guided tours and meetings with local experts and urban planners.
An Industrial Port That Is Also a Place for People
For over a decade, Hamburg has been a leader in climate-friendly urban development and was awarded the title of European Green Capital in 2011. The city boasts impressive projects in HafenCity and Wilhelmsburg, where about 15 kilometers of bridges and pathways interconnect the urban space, safeguarded against flooding.
ArkiTours has introduced many municipalities and design studios to Hamburg’s pioneering work, and our clients return with great admiration. The German approach is thorough and forward-looking, and the local experts are both well-informed and proud to share their insights.
Consider taking the train to Hamburg—it's environmentally friendly, economical, and hassle-free.
ArkiTours offers a program that includes:
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A visit to a state school in a multicultural district with students from over 100 nationalities.
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Climate-friendly housing: Tours in Wilhelmsburg and Weltquartier, where the city has explored everything from rainwater harvesting to innovative building materials and energy solutions, framed by a major development project.
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A meeting with the city’s waste management to discuss recycling strategies and citizen cooperation.
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Urban planning and public spaces: A walking tour in HafenCity with a city planner, including a visit to Elbphilharmonie, designed by Herzog & de Meuron.
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A walk through the beautifully restored Alter Elbtunnel.
Duration: 2-3 days
Contact us to view a presentation and receive an offer for a customized visitor program to Hamburg.
