House Swap & Exchange in Hamburg

Discover new places

Work during the day and explore your new location in the evenings and weekends. Save vacation days by combining both!

Free accommodation

We don’t require (expensive) memberships. Swaphouse is 100% free. No money is exchanged in the entire process.

All the amenities you need

All homes feature fast WiFi and dedicated workspace(s). You can expect everything you need to live and work from there.

About Hamburg

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Timezone

UTC+1

Hamburg follows Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) and switches to UTC+2 (CEST) during summer months.

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Main language

German

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Climate

Oceanic

Mild summers and cool winters.

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Closest airport

HAM

Hamburg Airport, the fifth-largest airport in Germany.

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Intl. train station

Hamburg Hbf

Germany's busiest railway station with connections to Denmark, the Netherlands, and other countries.

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Near beach?

± 100km

Hamburg is inland; the nearest beaches are on the North Sea.

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Near mountains?

± 400km

The Harz mountains to the south are the closest significant range.

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Local Cuisine

Fischbrötchen

Fish sandwich, highlighting the city's maritime tradition.

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Currency

Euro (€ - EUR)

Used by 19 of the 27 EU countries.

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Hidden gem

Miniatur Wunderland

The world's largest model railway, a miniature world with detailed scenes.

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Water quality

Excellent

Sourced from protected groundwater and is safe to drink.

Ready to swap your home?

Join Swaphouse by creating an account. You can list your home in a few simple steps. Once that's done, begin exploring homes around the world for an exciting new and affordable workation adventure!

Need more information?

Many questions are covered in our FAQ, but please don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions about Swaphouse, creating an account or swapping your home.

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