.hamburg
The official domain of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. Local identity for businesses, associations, and individuals.
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The Domain of the Hanseatic City
.hamburg was introduced in 2014 and is the official domain extension of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. It signals local connection and regional identity.
Businesses, associations, cultural institutions, and individuals with ties to Hamburg use the extension to show their affiliation with the Hanseatic city.
As one of the first German city domains, .hamburg enjoys high acceptance and recognition in the region and beyond.
At a Glance
- Registry
- Hamburg Top-Level-Domain GmbH
- Introduced
- 2014
- Registered Domains
- ~25,000
- Minimum Length
- 1 Character
- IDN (Umlauts)
- Yes
- Restrictions
- None
Who is .hamburg for?
Hamburg businesses, local service providers, restaurants, cultural institutions, associations, freelancers, and anyone who wants to show their connection to the Hanseatic city.
Local identity on the internet – for the Hanseatic city and its people.
Regional domains in Germany.
- Local identity
- Clear Hamburg connection
- Good names available
- Regional marketing
- More general
- Better known
- More registered
- Nationally neutral
Economic Metropolis
Hamburg is Germany's gateway to the world – .hamburg underscores this international orientation.
Typical Use Case
A Hamburg restaurant wants to be found online. At restaurantname.hamburg, the local connection is immediately recognizable and strengthens trust with guests from the region.
Operated by the City of Hamburg in cooperation with local partners.
No Restrictions
Anyone can register a .hamburg domain – residence in Hamburg is not required.
- Global anycast DNS
- SSL certificate included
- No setup fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about .hamburg registration
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A .hamburg domain costs €68.32 per year. The price applies equally to new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.
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Anyone can register a .hamburg domain. There are no restrictions regarding residence or business location. Businesses and individuals outside Hamburg can also use the domain.
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.hamburg is suitable for anyone with ties to the Hanseatic city: local businesses, restaurants, cultural institutions, associations, freelancers, and Hamburg fans worldwide.
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Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use the domain immediately.
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.hamburg immediately shows the local connection to the Hanseatic city. For regional marketing and local search engine optimization, this can be an advantage.
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Request an auth code from your current provider and enter it when ordering. The transfer takes a few days and costs the regular annual price of €68.32.
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