THE UEX SUMMER 2025 – HAMBURG – THE GATEWAY TO THE WORLD
The Hanseatic city of Hamburg offers a perfect mix of maritime flair, urban culture and relaxation on the Elbe. If you want to start your vacation in a climate-friendly and stress-free way, the UEX car train is an ideal alternative to the conventional journey by car. The Urlaubs-Express connects Innsbruck and Düsseldorf directly with Hamburg, offering a sustainable way to reach the northern German metropolis.
Sustainable travel with the UEX car train
Climate change and increasing traffic congestion on European roads are making sustainable travel options increasingly important. The UEX car train makes it possible to travel in an environmentally friendly way, as rail travel causes significantly fewer CO₂ emissions than private transport. By taking your own vehicle with you, you can also enjoy the benefits of flexible local mobility without having to put up with the negative environmental impact of a long car journey.
Stress-free arrival and mobile on site
The UEX car train departs from Innsbruck and Düsseldorf and takes passengers directly to Hamburg overnight. While your own vehicle is safely stored in the transport carriage, you can relax in our couchette or sleeper compartments and arrive in the Hanseatic city rested the next morning. The advantages of the motorail train are obvious:
- No traffic jams: No long travel times on crowded highways.
- A relaxing start: a relaxed journey without stressful driving.
- Sustainability: Lower CO₂ emissions through rail transport.
- Save time: travel overnight and enjoy your vacation destination straight away the next morning.
Activities and experiences
- Harbor & Landungsbrücken: Experience the maritime heart of the city with harbor tours and the hustle and bustle at the Landungsbrücken.
- Speicherstadt & Elbphilharmonie: Immerse yourself in Hamburg’s history and enjoy a concert with a view over the Elbe.
- Reeperbahn & St. Pauli: Discover the famous nightlife where the Beatles once began their career.
- Alster & city parks: Enjoy a boat tour or relax on the green banks of the Alster.
- Museums & culture: Visit the Miniatur Wunderland, the International Maritime Museum or the Kunsthaus Hamburg.
With your own vehicle, which is conveniently transported by the UEX car train, you can also take trips to the Altes Land region, Lübeck or the North Sea coast.
Motorcycling in Northern Germany
- Elbuferstraße: A fantastic route along the Elbe, ideal for relaxed tours.
- North Sea coast: cruising over the dyke and along the Wadden Sea.
- Lüneburg Heath: Away from the city, winding country roads and wide fields await.
Onward travel tips from Hamburg
Hamburg is an excellent starting point for further trips to the north and beyond. Here are some recommended onward destinations:
- Sylt & North Friesland: Take the ferry or car train to the island and experience the unique mudflats.
- Copenhagen (Denmark): Travel directly to Scandinavia by ferry or via the Öresund Bridge.
- Bremen: The historic Hanseatic city with the famous Town Musicians is just a short drive away.
- Berlin: It only takes a few hours by train or car to get to the German capital.
- Sweden (Malmö, Gothenburg): Travel comfortably from Hamburg to Sweden by car or train via Denmark.
The UEX summer season 2025 – we look forward to seeing you
A summer vacation with the UEX car train to Hamburg is the ideal combination of sustainability, comfort and flexibility. The relaxed and environmentally friendly journey by overnight train ensures a stress-free start to your vacation, while Hamburg offers unforgettable experiences with its variety of leisure activities and unique maritime flair. Motorcyclists particularly benefit from the numerous tours along the coast and through the picturesque surrounding countryside. So if you are looking for a sustainable and comfortable alternative to driving, the UEX car train is the perfect solution for a successful summer vacation in northern Germany.