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All about cycling

Bicycle-friendly University—bicycle mobility at the University of Hamburg

Biking at the University of Hamburg, when heading to lectures, into the office, or to the next meeting—bicycles are an environmentally friendly, healthy, and often the quickest way to get around in Hamburg. The University of Hamburg supports and encourages the use of bicycles for students and staff, in an effort to contribute to sustainable mobility, active movement, and healthy daily life.

There are numerous bike racks and stands around the campus. The University also offers a range of cycling-related services, including information on safe bike paths, and events on road safety and mobility consultations.

Whether for the daily journey to University or as a bit of exercise at the end of the day, bikes and cycling are just part of the University of Hamburg!

Biking to Uni Challenge 2026

Event period 1 May–31 August 2026

You can register at any time, as an individual or as part of a team of 2–4 people. More information about the event

And feel free to come to our Bicycle action day on 3 June 2026!

More information

Bicycle service navigator (air, workshop, bike stands)

Air pump (and mounting rack) locations

Bicycling events

The University of Hamburg is a Cycle-Friendly Employer

  • What is a Cycle-Friendly Employer?

    • The Cycle-Friendly Employer (CFE) initiative from the EU and the German bicycle association (Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club, ADFC) strives to make it easier to get to work by bike by making companies more bike-friendly. The EU CFE certification is awarded by the ADFC which are split into the 3 levels (Bronze, Silver, and Gold) and valid for 3 years. Certification is based on an assessment of cycle-friendliness in a range of fields of action.
      Bei der Zertifizierung wird die Fahrradfreundlichkeit in verschiedenen Aktionsfeldern bewertet.

  • University of Hamburg Mobility Working Group—who are we? What are our goals and where are we going?

    • The Mobility Working Group was set up in 2015 by the Center for a Sustainable University (KNU) as part of a mobility survey. It includes members of staff and student health management, University Sports, Section 73: Purchasing and Travel Management, Section 86: Campus Development, Section 85: Building Management, Section 82: Infrastructural Facility Management, Occupational Safety and Environmental Protection Unit, Sustainability Office, Green Office, AStA Uni Hamburg, Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences. If you are interested in participating, contact fahrrad"AT"uni-hamburg.de.

  • Mobility survey results

    Information on the University of Hamburg 2019 Mobility Survey

    Results of the University of Hamburg 2019 Mobility Survey

    Report on the University of Hamburg 2019 Mobility Survey

Velorouten: the best and quickest cycling route to the University of Hamburg

Share your experience with the University of Hamburg biking community

Feel free to share any cycling tips or advice (e.g., particularly beautiful cycling routes, experience with bicycle leasing, advice for a meeting point for shared cycle tours, equipment, or technology) you might have, and send information to fahrrad"AT"uni-hamburg.de. We will try to upload the information here as soon as possible.

How much does cycling benefit health and the environment?

Cycling lends ecological added value and health benefits aplenty. Learn more about the benefits of cycling before the campaign starts in the article “Glück auf Zwei Rädern” (Happiness on two wheels), which provides interesting background information and approaches. The Center for a Sustainable University has also put together facts and figures about cycling at the University and sustainability. These pages are well worth a visit.

More information on the subject of sustainability is available here:

Cycling in Hamburg

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Photo: UHH/Wohlfahrt

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