Triathlon in Hamburg: Temporarily closed downtown - bypassing it!

Triathlon in Hamburg: Temporarily closed downtown - bypassing it!

This Sunday, July 13, 2025, Hamburg shows its sporting side, because the popular triathlon competition attracts athletes from all over the world to the Hanseatic city. Competitions in various disciplines and age groups fight for World Cup medals, and the “Open Race for everyone” also ensures a lively atmosphere. However, considerable traffic disruptions have also been announced in the city center. The areas west of the Externalster and St. Pauli, which will be closed until Sunday evening, are particularly affected. The police advise drivers to bypass these areas and recommend using public transport. An interactive card with current closures can also be found online, so that everyone can quickly get an overview. [MOPO] reports that the city center and the port edge are particularly affected.

The different competition times not only promise top sporting performance, but also gastronomic delicacies that are offered during the event. On Saturday the individual and relay open races start at 9:30 a.m. and culminate with the men's elite competition at 4:35 p.m., followed by women at 6:40 p.m. The day begins early on Sunday, with starts for the Open Race short distance from 6:30 a.m. The grand finale is the competition of the elite mixed relay at 1:50 p.m. [NDR] provides detailed information about the competition times and the associated traffic disruptions.

traffic disruptions and diversions

The diverse blocking enables exciting competitions, but demand a lot of planning from the Hamburgers and visitors. The Lombard bridge in particular will be closed on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Wallringtunnel remains closed from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. Drivers should therefore avoid the city center via the dairy tunnel and the Willy-Brandt-Straße. Furthermore, the main train station can be accessed via various diversion routes. Some streets are also affected on the western foreign paralster, and visitors to the Landungsbrücken have to think about an alternative approach, as they can only be reached via the U- and S-Bahn during the competition. [Hamburg Triathlon] has put together an overview of the most important diversions.

• competition time Saturday:
  • 9:30 - 1:20 p.m.: Starts Single and Season Open Race Sprintdistanz
  • 4:35 p.m.: Start Elite men
  • 6:40 p.m.: Start Elite Women
• competition time Sunday:
  • 6:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.: Starts Single and Season Open Race short distance
  • 1:50 p.m.: Start Elite Mixed relay

whether gulfstream or enjoyment on the bike - the Hamburg triathlon not only brings with it sporting challenge, but also a hustle and bustle for all spectators and relatives. It remains to be seen how Hamburg will present itself during this exciting sports event. So, dear Hamburger, sit on your way in good time, pay attention to the diversions and take the opportunity to experience the event up close! During the triathlon competitions, there are also numerous events and culinary offers everywhere in the city that are worth a visit. Be part of this great spectacle!