Things to Do in Hamburg – WBC Annual Convention

We are a few days away from celebrating the most important boxing event of the year: The 2024 World Boxing Council Annual Convention in Hamburg, Germany.

The WBC Convention is the largest in the world! The great and the good from every aspect of the sport attend, from boxers to referees judges, promoters, managers doctors and many more.

The annual convention unites delegates from all member-countries and key boxers from all over the world. During the convention, participants discuss topical issues,  caritative visits are donde, plus the organization approves and orders future fights.

You can find all the information at the following link: https://unit.link/wbcboxing

Rules are reviewed and grievances are heard. The Convention deals with the previous 12 months and the next 12 months and all the issues of the day are heard and discussed during open sessions, it a very transparent and democratic.

Here we present to you some things you will be able to do after daily activities conclude:

Hamburg’s Christmas Markets

Hamburg’s Christmas markets are among the most popular winter activities in the city thanks to their buzzing, bustling  atmosphere and array of holiday-themed food and items. These merry stalls feature hot chocolate, fresh bread and mulled wine.

In addition to the food, these markets are known for their handicrafts into which local artists pour their heart and soul to create special artworks and designs. If you want to bring a particularly unique Christmas gift home, this is the place to find it. They are located in several locations around the city centre.

Speicherstadt

The city’s famous old warehouse district one of the world’s largest warehouse districts, showcases the stark Gothic Revival architecture of the 19^th century. Narrow canals slice through a maze of towering red-brick warehouses, which once served as the epicenter of the old port of Hamburg.

Große Freiheit 36

Große Freiheit 36 is Hamburg’s most celebrated contemporary live music venue. A highlight of the buzzing St Pauli party scene, this packed music hall has a legendary reputation for putting on impressive shows. Musical genres range from rock to pop and hip-hop to electro.

During the 60s, back when it was known as Kaiserkeller, the venue played a pivotal role in The Beatles’ rise to fame. It’s been enthralling punters under the Große Freiheit 36 (or just Freiheit) name since 1985. Since then, Freiheit has hosted big-name acts like Daft Punk, the Black Eyed Peas, Coldplay, and Robbie Williams.

Speicherstadt Kaffeerösterei

Speicherstadt Kaffeerösterei is an old coffee warehouse turned roastery where you can learn about what goes into gourmet coffee and have a taste yourself. Inside this roastery, you’ll be able to see several old roasters among the rustic space.
Arguably the best feature of this location is the coffee itself, with baristas preparing fresh espresso and coffee. Nothing helps you find comfort during a cold winter day quite like a hot cup of coffee. Visit the roastery and enjoy tastings south of the city centre just across Binnenhafen.

EisArena Hamburg

EisArena Hamburg is an ice skating rink open every winter that’s suitable for both beginners and experienced skaters and offers family-friendly fun. It’s an outdoor rink, hence its seasonal hours, and it’s fairly large with plenty of room for visitors.

If you want to bring your own skates you can, but they’re available for rent onsite as well. If you happen to need a bit of training, lessons are offered on Wednesday afternoons. Try it out for yourself just west of the city centre and north of St. Pauli.

Hamburg Planetarium

Hamburg Planetarium is a historic and fascinating planetarium that allows you to enjoy warmth from the cold while looking at the stars above. This planetarium uses state-of-the-art fulldome 3D-Stereoscopic technology and was the first European planetarium to do so.

This planetarium takes visitors through detailed trips of the solar system that are as fascinating as they are entertaining and educational. Despite its advanced tech, the building itself sports a historic art deco style from the early 20th century. You’ll find it in Stadtpark in Winterhude.

Alter Elbtunnel

The Alter Elbtunnel is one of Hamburg’s top architectural attractions, and the impressive subterranean tunnel stays open all night. Constructed in 1911 to connect central Hamburg with the shipyards, the tunnel was considered a marvel of engineering at the time. In the 1970s, new bridges saw the tunnel fall out of favor with commuters. However, the site remained popular with pedestrians (especially visitors), who descend via a 24-metre lift. Keep an eye out for impromptu art exhibitions as you stroll the 426-metre tunnel through the River Elbe.

The International Maritime Museum Hamburg is a museum focused on ships and sea travel with more than 36,000 items on display across 11 floors. Encompassing 11,000 square meters of space, this museum is packed full of fascinating exhibits. When you visit this museum, you’ll find a wide variety of objects including ship models, old ship armaments, historic sails and details about shipbuilding. Maritime art and special exhibitions are also available. It’s located south of the city centre between León-Brücke and Busanbrücke.

Information by GoGermany