Where is Harburg?

Harburg is a pleasant daytime stop on the way south down the Romantic Road. It is located just to the south of Nördlingen and close to the larger settlement of Donauwörth. However Harburg – also known as Harburg (Schwaben) to distinguish it from the better-known Hamburg city suburb – is well worth a stop to wander around the impressive sights.

Is Harburg worth a visit?

However Harburg – also known as Harburg (Schwaben) to distinguish it from the better-known Hamburg city suburb – is well worth a stop to wander around the impressive sights. Harburg has the look of a town from the Middle Ages – an impressive castle up on the hill and the settlement down below on the trade route (in this case road or river).

What is Hafengeburtstag?

Hafengeburtstag is a funfair to honour the birthday of the port of Hamburg with a party and a ship parade. The annual biker’s service in Saint Michael’s Church attracts tens of thousands of bikers.

When did the Vikings attack Hamburg?

In 845, 600 Viking ships sailed up the River Elbe and destroyed Hamburg, at that time a town of around 500 inhabitants. In 1030, King Mieszko II Lambert of Poland burned down the city. Valdemar II of Denmark raided and occupied Hamburg in 1201 and in 1214.