Wilhelmsburg

Wilhelmsburg extends across multiple connected islands between the northern and southern branches of the Elbe River, covering 35.3 square kilometers of land.

In 1642, Duke George William of Brunswick-Lüneburg merged three river islets using dams, establishing the foundation of what would become the Wilhelmsburg district.

The annual Dockville festival brings music and art performances to the district, representing the fusion of local talents with international artists since 2007.

The district contains fifteen educational institutions, including eight elementary schools and six secondary schools, serving the educational needs of 54,662 residents.

The entire quarter sits two meters below sea level, requiring sophisticated water management systems to maintain the safety of its residential and industrial areas.

Location: Hamburg

Location: Hamburg-Mitte

Location: Lüneburg Government Region

Elevation above the sea: -2 m

Shares border with: Steinwerder, Kleiner Grasbrook, Veddel, Neuland, Harburg, Heimfeld, Moorburg, Altenwerder, Ochsenwerder, Spadenland

GPS coordinates: 53.49500,10.01111

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33