Aumühle

Aumühle is a municipality in the District of Duchy of Lauenburg, situated within the Sachsenwald forest region east of Hamburg. The settlement lies along the Au river landscape and forms a green community at the forest's edge.

The location has been recorded since 1350 as Au-Mühle, referring to a mill that stood along the Au river. This early documentation shows the long tradition of settlement along this waterway.

The Bismarck Mausoleum in the Friedrichsruh district serves as a place of remembrance connected to German political history. Visitors can experience how this location reflects the area's ties to the nation's past through its monuments.

The S21 line of Hamburg S-Bahn terminates at Aumühle station and provides regular connections to surrounding areas. Public transport makes it easy to explore the region and reach Hamburg.

Kaiser Wilhelm I gifted the adjacent Sachsenwald forest to Chancellor Otto von Bismarck in 1871 as recognition for his role in German unification. This forest remains a recreational area today, preserving the close link between this place and a key figure in German history.

Location: District of Duchy of Lauenburg

Elevation above the sea: 30 m

Website: http://aumuehle.de

GPS coordinates: 53.52530,10.31350

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:07