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Blankenese & Elbe outskirts

NEIGHBOURHOOD PORTRAIT Welcome to Blankenese & the Elbe suburbs!

Elbe beach in Blankenese

ElbeCamp in Blankenese

Blankeneser Fischhuus

Elbe beach in Blankenese

View of the Elbe in Blankenese

History, individual shops and lots of nature - Blankenese and the Elbe suburbs will leave you satisfied! Situated directly on the Elbe with access to the beach, such as the Falkensteiner Ufer, the former fishing and pilot village impresses with its old, winding alleyways in the Treppenviertel district with a view of the water and the passing ships, as well as its shopping streets and restaurants

Going local with the locals Your neighbourhoods in Hamburg: Blankenese and beyond

For more tips, Andre gives us an insight into his Blankenese, on a walk along the Elbvillenroute you can discover the west of Hamburg from the water side and with our route overview ‘Discover new corners’ you can experience the Hanseatic city in a new way on various routes through many districts.

ROUTE SUGGESTIONS ACROSS HAMBURG

Discovering new neighbourhoods

For further excursions, we present new corners here: From walks to bike rides or a trip by public transport to a new neighbourhood, here you can explore Hamburg like the locals.

On the go with Andre Hallier

One day in Blankenese & the Elbe suburbs

Andre has lived in Blankenese for over 30 years and particularly appreciates its proximity to the sea. He often takes his sailing boat out and enjoys the village atmosphere of this exciting neighbourhood close to nature.

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From Övelgönne to the stairway quarter

Elbe villa route

Get to know Hamburg from its maritime side with this route. Here, the Elbe panorama with harbour cranes and giant containerships meets Mediterranean-style suburban romance. Along the way, cosy cafés, restaurants and shopping opportunities invite you to linger.

THE SMALL VILLAGE - THE BIG FAMILY Going Local … in Blankenese

Hamburg is the sum of its neighbourhoods - and each has a very special flair, different people and each is worth a detour. And what is there to discover in Blankenese...?

Treppenviertel Blankenese

The Blankenese Treppenviertel offers its residents a delightful view of the Elbe and of the passing ships.

Treppenviertel Blankenese

Willkomm-Höft

World-famous ship welcoming point. Every day from sunrise to sunset (8.00am to 8.00pm in the summer) all ships of at least 500 GRT arriving in and leaving the port are greeted.

Willkomm-Höft

Stroll, relax and watch the ships on the Elbe beach Elbe beach

The Elbe beach near Övelgönne is a pretty hot tip in summer. When the temperatures rise and the sun burns, nothing is more refreshing than a jump into the cool water.

Elbe beach

Life for botany Loki-Schmidt-Garten

The Loki-Schmidt-Garten awakens the child in all those who are inspired by the amazing plant species.

Loki-Schmidt-Garten

Shoppen in Blankenese Blankeneser Bahnhofsstraße

Die Blankeneser Bahnhofstraße ist das Herzstück von Blankenese. Nur wenige Minuten zu Fuß von der S-Bahn Station „Blankenese“ und auf dem Weg zum berühmten Treppenviertel an der Elbe liegt diese Verbindungsstraße.

EXCURSIONS IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD Places of interest in Blankenese and the surrounding area

Highlights on the waterfront, the best views and new spots in nature and in the centre of the district: Blankenese and the surrounding area are ideal for a day trip.

Alter Schwede

The oldest immigrant in Hamburg: the “Old Swede”. Along the Hans-Leip shore lies a boulder weighing nearly 220 tonnes.

Alter Schwede

Hans-Leip-Ufer
22605 Hamburg

Bargheer Museum

The Bargheer Museum in Hamburg's Jenischpark is dedicated to the life work of the Hamburg painter of the same name.

Bargheer Museum

Hochrad 75
22605 Hamburg

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Elbe beach

The Elbe beach near Övelgönne is a pretty hot tip in summer. When the temperatures rise and the sun burns, nothing is more refreshing than a jump into the cool water.

Elbe beach

Elbstrand Wittenbergen

Övelgönne 66
22559 Hamburg

Elbe island Schweinesand and Muehlenburger Loch

Hamburgs prettiest beach

Elbe island Schweinesand and Muehlenburger Loch

Elbinsel Schweinesand

22587 Blankenese

Ernst Barlach Haus

The Ernst Barlach House, which opened in 1962 and is still privately run, is located in Jenischpark, one of Hamburg's most beautiful landscaped gardens.

Ernst Barlach Haus

Baron-Voght-Str. 50
22609 Hamburg

Falkensteiner Beach

The Falkensteiner beach on the Elbe is a popular spot for long walks on the beach at any time of the year.

Falkensteiner Beach

Falkensteiner Ufer

Falkensteiner Ufer
22587 Hamburg

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SHOPPING, EATING, DRINKING Discover restaurants & shops

The maritime and classical charm of Blankenese and the suburbs of the Elbe is also reflected in the gastronomy and the shops. Discover the most beautiful shops, restaurants and cafés now.

elbsterne

The Concept Store Elbsterne in Blankenese invites you to browse and linger. From furnishings and home items to sweet and savory snacks and lingerie sets, there is much to discover. How about color-coordinated decorative pillows and blankets? Or fine stationery for a very special greeting card?

*elbsterne*

Elbsterne

Hasenhöhe 5
22587 Hamburg

AHOI Strandkiosk

Restaurant
Café/Bistro
Good & Low-cost
€€€

2010 was the birth year of the AHOI Strandkiosk. Ever since, locals as well as tourists meet here all year round for light bio-snacks, always with the one-of-a-kind Elbe panorama in view and a refreshing breeze in their faces.

AHOI Strandkiosk

Övelgönne 57
22605 Hamburg

Blankeneser Fischhuus

Café/Bistro
Fish

Tradition since 1924: The Blankeneser Fischhuus stands for fresh fish, home-made specialities and genuine North German moments of pleasure. Grab a fish sandwich right on the waterfront, breathe in the sea air and experience Hamburg from its maritime side.

Blankeneser Fischhuus

Blankeneser-Fischhuus

Probst-Paulsen-Straße 5
22587 Hamburg

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Cafe Elbterrassen

Café/Bistro
Fish
Good & Low-cost
€€€

Located right on the Elbe, the Café Elbterrassen offers a wonderful view of the Museumshafen Övelgönne.

Cafe Elbterrassen

Övelgönne 1
22605 Hamburg

Eiskalte Schnauze

Café/Bistro
€€€

Delicious ice cream with a touch of the Orient

Eiskalte Schnauze

Wedeler Landstraße 34
22559 Hamburg

Elbe Einkaufszentrum (EEZ)

In addition to the 180 shops of the Elbe Einkaufszentrum in Hamburg, fashion shows, handicraft courses, markets and exhibitions round off the varied offer..

Elbe Einkaufszentrum (EEZ)

Julius-Brecht-Str. 6
22609 Hamburg

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DISCOVER NOW Discover more districts

CITY AREA PORTRAIT St. Pauli, the Harbour & the Reeperbahn

At Hamburg’s city coast, the Elbe and the harbour, you can just sit down and watch as ships, ferries and tugs pass by and enjoy the strong sea breeze. A few hundred meters away you can experience Hamburg’s world-famous “sinful mile” – the Reeperbahn.

St. Pauli, the Harbour & the Reeperbahn

CITY AREA PORTRAIT Altona & Ottensen

For strolling, having a coffee, taking a walk or having some delicious food – situated directly at the Elbe and traversed by parks, Altona & Ottensen are considered to be charming and diverse districts with character. Brick walls create a rather rough atmosphere in Altona, while it is lively and colourful in Ottensen.

Altona & Ottensen

CITY AREA PORTRAIT HafenCity & Speicherstadt

The world’s largest warehouse complex and UNSESCO World Heritage. On the other side, towards the banks of the Elbe, the modern, ever-growing architecture of the new harbour district HafenCity. Also, you can enjoy the view of the harbour from nearly everywhere.

HafenCity & Speicherstadt

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