OPERATIONAL BRIEF: HAMBURG
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LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:02 AM
Hamburg is pricey but fun. Beer €4.50-€6.00. Inside Volkspark: Holsten (Card). Millerntor: Astra (Card).
LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:08 AM
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UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN HAMBURG
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Volksparkstadion
GETTING TO THE GROUND
HSV: S-Bahn S21 to 'Stellingen' + Shuttle Bus. St Pauli: U-Bahn U3 to 'Feldstraße' or 'St. Pauli'.
Warning: HSV Shuttle buses get PACKED. Walking from Stellingen (15 mins) is often faster. Millerntor is right in the city.
Huge arena (57,000). Away fans in South-West Corner (14A/14B). Entrance/Eingang South-West. Shuttle drops you at the door. Capacity ranges.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than A4
- Power banks
- Glass bottles
CRITICAL
Steep steps. Netting. Cashless. High security fencing.
Exit routes & evacuation
Police escort to buses/Stellingen station.
Exit via South-West gates to the Shuttle Bus area.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Transfer
S-Bahn S1 direct to City (25 mins).
Tip
Very efficient airport.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Reeperbahn / St. Pauli. World famous nightlife. 'Hans-Albers-Platz' for pubs. Schanzenviertel for alternative vibe.
RECOMMENDED
Reeperbahn offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Landungsbrücken (Harbour)
Scenic spot on the Elbe. Good starting point for both grounds (S-Bahn/U-Bahn access).
POLICE PROFILE
STRICT
Hamburg police are tough. Water cannons (WaWe) are standard for high-risk games (Derby). St Pauli fans are left-wing; HSV mixed.