Einbürgerungstest Hamburg: Practice Your Bundesland Questions
Einbürgerungstest and Leben in Deutschland in Hamburg: 3 of 33 questions on the city-state, 10 Hamburg questions in the catalog, exam 33/60/17.
Are you taking the Einbürgerungstest or the Leben in Deutschland test in Hamburg? Then three of the 33 exam questions count toward the city-state — and you should practice exactly the Hamburg questions, not those of another Bundesland.
What counts in Hamburg
| Rule | Value |
|---|---|
| Exam questions | 33 |
| of which Hamburg | 3 |
| Time | 60 minutes |
| Passing | ≥ 17 correct |
| Practice catalog for you | 310 (300 + 10 Hamburg) |
Background: Bundesland questions explained · Passing with 17.
Typical Hamburg questions
The 10 state questions in the catalog revolve around the city-state:
- State capital & districts (e.g. Altona as a district of Hamburg)
- State flag: white-red with the red castle gate
- Government: First Mayor, Senate, Bürgerschaft
- Election period of the Bürgerschaft: 5 years
- Local elections (district assemblies) from 16 years of age
How to prepare in Hamburg
- Choose Hamburg in the app (adjust in settings if you move).
- Repeat the 10 Hamburg questions separately, not just in mixed mode.
- Practice general topics in parallel — 30 of 33 are not state-specific.
- Do at least one exam simulation with timer.
Practice
- App Store (iOS) — Bundesland Hamburg in onboarding
- Google Play (Android)
- Or practice in the browser
- Other states: NRW, Bavaria, Berlin, Lower Saxony
- Exam date & registration
Note
Not affiliated with the BAMF. No official information on dates in Hamburg — register through the responsible authority. Practice questions from the public full catalog.
Frequently asked questions
How many Hamburg questions are on the exam?
Of the 33 exam questions, 3 relate to the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. In the catalog you train 10 state-specific questions — 3 of them appear on the exam.
Who governs Hamburg?
Hamburg is a city-state. The head of government is called the First Mayor, and the state parliament is called the Bürgerschaft. The state government consists of senators.
How do I practice the Hamburg questions in the app?
Choose the Bundesland "Hamburg" when you start. Then you train 310 questions: 300 general + 10 for Hamburg. The Bürgerschaft is elected for 5 years.