A space for
the Future

Since its foundation more than 100 years ago – interrupted only by the Nazi era – the Übersee-Club has provided a platform for dialogue between the worlds of business, politics, culture and science.

We are one of the major, indispensable centres for the exchange of views amongst democrats in Hamburg, Germany’s second-largest city.

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Open-minded since 1922

Outstanding minds, regarded as the leading thinkers of their time, come together at our club to address the big questions of the present and the future through lectures and discussions.

We give our guest speakers the freedom to give full rein to their thoughts on how the world will develop in the future – thereby carrying forward the concept of the ‘Sprechsaal’, as described by the banker Max M. Warburg in his inaugural address in 1922. He urged us to “look beyond the horizon with our perspectives and our actions”.

Combining economic and political action, whilst remaining committed to the promotion of democracy, tolerance and the ideal of international understanding: this is what the Übersee-Club has stood for ever since.

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Food for thought

Open-mindedness , diversity and internationality.
This is reflected in numerous speeches, talks and discussions. The club serves as a platform for dialogue between the worlds of business, politics, culture and science and is dedicated to addressing the major issues of our time.

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Members

In the best of company.
Interested and committed – our membership embodies the Hanseatic spirit and a dedication to social interests.

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Partner clubs

A global network.
The Übersee-Club maintains and fosters friendly relations with clubs throughout Germany and in many other countries around the world. Members of the Übersee-Club are also welcome guests at our numerous partner clubs.

Past events

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming the following speakers.

Please be informed, that the attendance at Übersee-Club events is restricted to members and their guests only.

News from club life

The new clubhouse

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The Amsinck Palace is being renovated
By the end of July 2026, we will have temporarily moved out of our clubhouse on the Binnenalster so that it can be renovated in stages over the following two years.

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Our Foundation

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Please make a donation to our charity
Our foundation was established at the end of 2025 to support the Übersee-Club, particularly with regard to investments in the near and distant future.

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Dear members and guests

At this point, we would like to give you a brief overview of the current status of the renovation and refurbishment plans:

The Übersee-Club moved out of the Amsinck-Haus at the end of July 2026, as the building’s owner intends to start renovation work later this year.

The listed building will retain its characteristic basic appearance, whilst at the same time being carefully and sensitively modernised.

For the duration of the renovation – which, as things stand, is expected to take around two years – our club evenings will take place at various venues in Hamburg city centre.

Once the renovation is complete, the club intends to move back into the modernised Amsinck-Haus – by which time we will also have a new catering partner on board.

We will let you know further details as soon as the relevant plans have been finalised.

  • The ‘Übersee-Day’

    Every year around May 7, the ‘Übersee Day’ – established by the club in 1950 – is celebrated. This commemorates the granting of port rights to the city of Hamburg by Emperor Frederick…

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Memorable speeches

What the world of tomorrow will look like – the members of the Übersee-Club often know in advance. This is because experts from the worlds of business, politics, science and culture deliver visionary lectures in Hamburg’s finest ‘Sprechsaal’. In doing so, the club is following the guiding principle of its founding visionary, Max Warburg.

Highlights
Database of speeches

Members’ Area

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Your personal access to the Übersee-Club

Participation in events organised by the Übersee-Club is reserved for members and their guests. Please log in to the members’ area using your login details to register for the events.

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Partner clubs

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98 partner clubs in more than 30 countries

A membership of the Übersee-Club opens doors: our members are welcome guests at a wide range of German partner clubs and are also warmly received at numerous affiliated clubs around the world. 

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