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 A green oasis in the city centre |
Harvestehuder Weg Hamburg, Hamburg 20148 Germany +49 (0)49 3005 1300 (Information fur Touristen) |
The Alsterpark is located in the heart of the city, on the western shore of the outer Alster lake. It is equally popular among locals and visitors. Its huge lawns are inviting for those who like to watch the world go by while lying in the sun. People come here to walk, skate, cycle and jog; you also see them walking their dogs and pushing prams. There are also cafés and little kiosks that offer food and drinks, but if you prefer to barbeque, there are several marked areas where you are free to do so. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Football, barbeque and sunshine |
Am Volkspark Hamburg, Hamburg 22525 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information fur Touristen) |
The "people's park" in Altona is one of the biggest parks in Hamburg and offers many possibilities for recreation and sports on its huge lawns. People go jogging and cycling here, and take their dogs or themselves for a walk. Others play Frisbee, badminton, "Boccia" and football. The park is occupied by an international armada of barbeque-fanatics particularly during summer weekends. Another summertime attraction is the dahlia garden with 12,000 colourful plants, one of which is elected "people's favourite" every year. It might not be the best idea to come to the park for a quiet and peaceful walk if there is a football match going on at the stadium right next door. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Park in the northwest of Hamburg |
Thinsen 17 Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein 25373 Germany +49 (0)41 2 0218 http://www.arboretum-ellerhoop... |
Well away from the stress of the hectic city you can enjoy nature´s beauty at the Arboretum. It is located between Pinneberg and Elmshorn, some 13 miles northwest of Hamburg, and serves as a good destination for a day trip. The park provides very graphic information on such issues as environment, the protection of certain species and horticulture. Among other attractions, there is a beautiful garden with flowers, a built to scale dinosaur, a bamboo path, a winery and a beehive. The Arboretum is an ideal place for kids. At a playground built from all natural materials, the young visitors can admire "Arborelli", the tree with the friendly face. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old trees and young deer |
Elbchaussee 499 Hamburg, Hamburg 22587 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Touristen Information) |
The picturesque Hirschpark also belongs to the chain of well-kept parks that flank the river Elbe. From 1787 to 1792, Christian Frederik Hansen built the Hirschparkhaus and in 1860 the deer preserve was opened. You can watch deer and rabbits here, as well as other colorful birds such as geese, ducks and peacocks. Some of them may even be fed. The big old trees, ideal for climbing and hiding behind, provide another attraction for visitors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nature reserve in the north of Hamburg |
Duvenstedter Triftweg Hamburg, Hamburg 22397 Germany +49 (0)40 6076 1148 |
A really beautiful 800 hectare nature reserve is located on the northern outskirts of Hamburg´s suburbs. The Duvenstedter Brook consists of marshland, forests and patches of heather, and can be proud to call itself home to an impressive number of game species. There are special game-watching facilities for roe and fallow deer. Apart from deer and stags, the odd hare or partridge might show up, but only very few lucky people have ever been rewarded with the sight of a badger - no matter how quiet and patient they have been. At the nature reserve's information house, you can get records of all the different plants and animals here, as well as information on recent projects and activities. They also offer guided tours on weekdays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Rectangular park on the Wandse |
Ahrensburger Strasse 14a Hamburg, Hamburg 22041 Germany +49 (0)40 656 0913 |
This park in the Wandsbek district has a long history. Once a company owner from Hamburg planted oaks here, because he needed the oak bark to tan skins for his leather products. That was back in the 18th Century - in the meantime the formerly privately owned park, which used to be part of the Wandsbek estate, has become public greens. Its ponds are maintained, supplied and fished by local angling societies. The Alster bicycle trail also leads through this quiet and picturesque landscape along the Wandse brook. You can get some rest from the daily strain here and look at typical marsh and aquatic plants. A little bit further east there is a schoolgarden and a special botanic garden near Eichtalpark. The first has been designed systematically and shows bushes and flowers, as well as aquatic, poisonous and medicinal plants. The latter also has a lot of very interesting plants and information on them. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Butterflies and dragonflies |
Am Schoßteich 8 Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein 21521 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information fur Touristen) |
The butterfly garden in Friedrichsruh is a real feast for the eyes. The garden has been designed with huge attention to detail and visitors can see hundreds of butterflies indigenous to northern Germany as well as exotic species from Asia, Africa and South America. There is also a pleasant café with views over the butterfly garden. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City park with boat hire |
Eppendorfer Landstraße 148 Hamburg, Hamburg 20251 Germany +49 (0)40 47 6207 |
Located on the Alster, Hayn´s Park combines the three neighbourhoods of Winterhude, Eppendorf and Borstel. The deputy mayor and senator, Max Theodor Hayn used to have his country seat here. Today a lot of people like to go for a pleasant walk or relax on the public lawns. Two bridges connect the parts of the park, which reaches the mill pond area (Mühlenteich) at its northeastern outskirts. You can hire a boat here and view Hayn's Park from the water while getting some exercise. Afterwards there are nice restaurants to go to and have a meal, like Zur Alten Mühle, for example. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Park with two museums |
Elbchaussee 50 Hamburg, Hamburg 22609 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Touristen Information) |
This beautiful park, near the Elbe, was designed in the style of English landscape parks in the 18th century, and was previously privately maintained by the Jenisch family; you had to pay an admission fee to visit the park, and the family donated the money to support Hamburg's poor. Today there are also two museums in the park: the Jenisch-House and the Ernst-Barlach-House. The latter shows wooden sculptures, bronze statues, pottery and etchings by the artist. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Jewish graveyard in Altona |
Königstraße Hamburg, Hamburg 22767 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
Altona's most important cultural monument is located behind high iron railings and shady old trees. Sephardic Jews from Portugal were given the right to set up a cemetery here as early as 1611. Later on, German Jews were also buried here. In Altona there was freedom of religious belief until 1933. Among the celebrities buried here is Hamburg's famous banker, Salomon Heine. The cemetery is divided into different sections, the south-western part of which has very old, shallow Sephardic tombs with Hebrew and Spanish writing on them. In other sections, there are some more recent graves of German and Eastern European Jews. If you are interested in a visit, the key to the graveyard can be picked up at 29 Schäferkampsallee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Flowers, bushes and information |
Hesten 10 Hamburg, Hamburg 22609 Germany +49 (0)40 8229 3161 http://www.bghamburg.de/infose... |
Klein Flottbek's botanic garden belongs to the several beautiful "Elbparks" on this elegant side of town, and is really worth a visit. 24 hectares of well-kept grounds are open to the public from 9am daily. The park is not just nice for taking a walk; if you are interested in plants, you can also learn something here-the Friends of the Botanic Garden Society organizes lectures on some of the special plants which can be found here. It also keeps you updated on the botanic state of things within the garden throughout the year. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Park, forest and deer reserve |
Alsterallee Waldenau Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
The well-maintained Klövensteen is part of the Rantzau Forest, northwest of the city. It is a popular area for day trippers from Hamburg and further afield. It offers outdoor leisure activities for the whole family. There is pony riding and deer watching at the reserve, but you can also set out on long, quiet walks or even 4 to 5-hour hikes into the neighbouring areas of Schnaken and Butterbargmoor from here. A riding stable with picturesque trails is part of Klövensteen as well. To experience the landscape on horseback certainly adds a little extra thrill. You will find several nice restaurants and cafés along the way-some of which offer excellent traditional local cuisine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Art, history and nature on Elbchaussee |
Elbchaussee Hamburg, Hamburg 22609 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information fur touristen) |
The plain little Elbschlößchen is slightly modest in comparison to the other ornate buildings along Elbchaussee. Merchant Johann Heinrich Baur originally intended to use the classical style building as a country home, but Baur and his children died shortly after the house was completed. Sold to the Elbschloß brewery in 1881, the building was used for administrative purposes and a brewery was built in the garden. After several changes of hands, the estate is now a public building and home to temporary exhibitions of art and design. A walk through the stately halls and the wonderful gardens enables the visitor to experience the entire beauty of this little 'castle'. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Multi-faceted city park |
Tesdorpfstraße Hamburg, Hamburg 20148 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
On first appearances, Moorweide seems to be little more than a typical inner-city park, full of sunbathers, joggers and old men walking their dogs. Yet there is plenty more going on here. It is the starting point for hot air balloon rides and hosts all kinds of cultural events like outdoor concerts and a circus. Much has happened here over the centuries. Used since the early 19th century as a parade ground and a centre for political rallies (including many by the Nazis), Moorweide was also used as a deportation point for Jews and a meeting place for the homeless during the War. A small round tower on Rothenbaumchausee catches the eye. This used to be a bunker, but is now home to the Turm Bar. Art-lovers will notice several sculptures dotted around the park, including pieces by Henry Moore and Ulrich Rückriem. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Recreation and spectating |
Bondenwald Hamburg, Hamburg 22453 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
At the Niendorfer Gehege there are 120 hectares of recreational grounds for the entire family, so everyone should be able to find something nice to do. In addition to big lawns and old trees, there are playgrounds for children and gymnastics apparatus for sporty people. Barbeques are also allowed in specially designated areas. The main attraction at the Niendorfer Gehege is the deer preserve where you can watch roe and fallow deer. If you are longing for a quiet hike there are several marked tracks you can follow. A real kid magnet is the pony farm at Niendorf preserve where they can go riding. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Large park with a lake |
Barsbütteler Weg Hamburg, Hamburg 22117 Germany +49 (0)40 42 854 3338 http://www.oejendorferpark.de/ |
Hamburg´s eastern districts also have a large and attractive park with a big lake and many facilities for leisure activities. The Öjendorfer Park was created in 1958 on the grounds of a former gravel pit. At 143 hectares, it is now Hamburg´s third biggest park and offers hiking trails, sunbathing lawns, a little hill for sleigh-rides and skiing in the winter, a miniature golf course, a kiosk and plenty of parking spaces. You can even go pony-riding here. A 50 hectare lake (Öjendorfer See) with an island is also part of the park. On the island there is an area for the protection of birds. There are several bathing places on the lake which are rather popular in the summer, when visitors from both the neighbourhood and far away places gather here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The history of death and dying |
Fuhlsbüttler Straße 756 Hamburg, Hamburg 22337 Germany +49 (0)40 59 3880 http://www.friedhof-hamburg.de |
The beautiful 400-hectare park cemetery at Ohldorf has 12 chapels and a little museum in its well-kept grounds. It is one of the few European museums to deal with death and dying. Among other things, you can learn about old and new styles of funeral and those available at Ohlsdorf cemetery. The museum has old maps and tools, as well as particularly nice tombstone sculptures, urns and some of the cemetery's oldest tombstones. You can even see where Hamburg's celebrities are buried and visit their graves. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More than just a graveyard |
Fuhlsbütteler Straße 756 Hamburg, Hamburg 22337 Germany +49 (0)40 59 3880 http://www.friedhof-hamburg.de/ |
The beautiful Ohlsdorf Cemetery covers an area of 400 hectares and is not only Hamburg's biggest park, but also Europe's biggest cemetery. This explains why cars and buses are allowed on the streets and lanes which divide it into different sections. There are numerous celebrities' graves, as well as twelve chapels, three museums and the graves of soldiers from over 20 different nations. The lake and meadows with geese, numerous sculptures and impressive mausoleums make Ohlsdorf Cemetery much more than just a graveyard. One of the museums boasts remarkable old tombstones and a documentary on death and dying in the last 120 years. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fruit, vegetables and street curling |
Gerstenkoppel Hamburg, Niedersachsen 22145 Germany +49 (0)41 419 9120 (Information fur Touristen) |
The "Old Country" is located southwest of Hamburg and its "capital" Jork can still easily be reached by public transport. The old marshland was dyked and made fertile as early as in the 12th Century. Today, quality products from this fruit and vegetable paradise are delivered to places far beyond the greater Hamburg area. A good time for trips is late spring when the seemingly endless orchards are in full bloom and then again during the harvest season. On the first weekend in May there is a "blossom-festival" in Jork, including a parade with the new "Fruit Blossom Queen". In winter a form of curling on the orchard paths is a popular hobby around here-of course you need some fruit wine to keep warm. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Memorial of the worst crime in Hamburg´s history |
Moorweidenstraße Hamburg, Hamburg 20146 Germany +49 (0)40 4283 8032 |
A commemorative plaque between the main university building and the Freemansion´s building at Moorweidenstraße recalls the terrible function of this place in the time of the National Socialism. Here, at the "place of the deported Jewish people", a part of the Moorweide, Hamburg´s Jews had to gather before they were sent to the concentration camps in the east - Theresienstadt, Auschwitz, Minsk, Riga and Lodz. It was not before the eighties that a memorial and the commemorative plaque were set up at the square of the departed people. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fantastic inner-city park |
Klosterwall 8 Hamburg, Hamburg 20095 Germany +49 (0)40 428 54 4723 http://www.plantenunblomen.ham... |
The name 'Planten un Blomen' has its origins in the old Hamburg dialect for 'plants and flowers'. With a huge variety of trees, plants, flowers and a Japanese garden, the park attracts thousands of visitors during the warm summer months. One of the major summertime attractions is the water-music and light show. This impressive spectacle takes place at 10p from May to August and at 9p throughout September. The water-music is performed every day in winter, but without the light show. There is also an adventure playground and numerous other children's activities. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mediterranean-style park |
Oberaltenallee Hamburg, Hamburg 22081 Germany |
This park with Mediterranean flair is located above the extension of the famous Strandweg in Blankenese. Its last owners, the Warburg family, gave the park to the city of Hamburg in 1951. There is a staircase leading up to it between Falkensteiner and Falkentaler Weg. It's well worth climbing it, because from up here you get a grand view of the river Elbe and Neßsand island. Of course, there is a less strenuous way to get up here as well. The terraced park is part of the chain of Elbparks and is one of the most remarkable historic gardens in Hamburg. There is an amphitheatre where you can act out spontaneously improvised drama scenes. Romantic meetings are also possible here, as the park is always open and even has a rose garden. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Animals in beautiful scenery |
Rosengarten Vahrendorf Hamburg, Hamburg 21129 Germany +49 (0)40 8197 7470 http://www.wildpark-schwarze-b... |
This interesting game park, situated South of Hamburg, is easily accessible by public transport. You can take long, one or two-hour, walks in its beautiful 50 hectare grounds with forests, hills and valleys and a lake, while watching many different species of European game. Some of them may even be handled and fed. After you have had the pleasure of meeting otters, deer, lynx, boars, owls, rabbits, donkeys, wolves and all the others, you can relax at the restaurant or café, or have a barbeque or picnic on the lawns. Children also enjoy a visit to the nice playground, while older visitors can watch a demonstration of handicrafts at the park centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Schanzenviertel greens |
Sternstraße Hamburg, Hamburg 20357 Germany +49 (0) 40 4500 0375 http://www.bajazzo.de |
Todays Sternschanzenpark can be found where in 1682 a star-shaped bastion was erected to secure Hamburg´s fortifications even further. It forms the centre of the Schanzenviertel, a neighbourhood which is particularly popular with young people. Frequent public debates about drug dealers and the presence of the police in the park make people forget what this place actually means for the district. It is a recreational area and a meeting-point, and in summer many cultural events like the Zelttheater and the open-air cinema take place here. The water tower, the "landmark" of the neighbourhood, was built in 1907-1910. It has watched people discuss its future for a long time already, and they can´t seem to agree on something. The plan to turn it into a luxury hotel failed, as the Schanzenviertel people are strictly against commercialisation of their neighbourhood. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old park in Rothenburgsort |
Ausschläger Elbdeich Hamburg, Hamburg 20539 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für touristen) |
Near the Billwerder bay and the Entenwerder Elbpark there is an small old park named after senator Friedrich Traun. In the 18th Century it inspired many wealthy people to build lovely gardens and country houses outside the inner city area. Later on industry and transport were the centre of the district´s attention and the park was neglected. But as part of the recent ambitious endeavor to make the south of Hamburg more attractive, Traun´s park underwent a complete renovation about ten years ago. As a result there now is an open-air stage and a new sports stadium fitted with spectators´ stands in addition to the sunbathing lawns and the playground. Review © 2007, Wcities |