Hamburger Sport-Verein e.V. HSV has won the German national championship six times, the DFB-Pokal three times and the former League Cup twice.

Beginning. A french steak tartare Hamburg steak has been known by the name "Frikadelle" in Germany since (at least) the 17th century. The "Hamburger Rundstck" was popular already in 1869, and is believed to be a precursor to the modern hamburger.