Stadtteilschule Winterhude

Stadtteilschule Winterhude is a five-story school building with a grid facade designed by architect Fritz Schumacher in 1930. Located in Hamburg-Nord, it serves as a comprehensive school where students can earn all state qualifications, including the Abitur after 13 years.

The school closed during winter 1943 to 1944 because of World War II and reopened in August 1945. After returning to operation, classrooms became overcrowded because many residents in the area had lost their homes and needed to be housed.

The building shapes the neighborhood with its distinctive architecture from the 1930s. Today, students work together in mixed-age teams and have the freedom to choose how and where they learn within the school spaces.

The school teaches in both German and Spanish starting from grade 5 and allows students to work in different learning spaces throughout the building. Keep in mind this is an active school, so access may be limited or require advance notice to visit.

The school runs beekeeping programs and bicycle repair workshops where students learn practical skills and engage with environmental protection. These hands-on projects are woven into daily school life and reflect a special focus on sustainability.

Location: Hamburg-Nord

Inception: 1930

Address: Meerweinstraße 26 – 28, 22303 Hamburg

Website: http://sts-winterhude.de

GPS coordinates: 53.58721,10.02751

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06