Barmbek-Nord

Barmbek-Nord is a residential quarter in Hamburg-Nord with numerous apartment blocks spread across the district. The area is served by the Hamburg-Barmbek U-Bahn station and anchored by the Museum of Work.

The area was first recorded in 1271 as Bernebeke when it was a rural village. It transformed into an urban residential district after being incorporated into Hamburg in 1937.

St. Sophia's Church has shaped the streetscape since the early 1900s and reflects the religious traditions of the neighborhood. You can see how the parish continues to be part of daily community life here.

The quarter is easily reached via Hamburg-Barmbek U-Bahn station, which offers regular connections to the city center. Two medical clinics within the area provide healthcare services to residents.

The residential buildings along Habichtstrasse were constructed in 1955 and showcase the post-war architecture that shapes the district's current look. These housing blocks offer a glimpse into Hamburg's urban reconstruction after the war.

Location: Hamburg-Nord

Elevation above the sea: 20 m

Part of: Barmbek

Shares border with: Alsterdorf, Ohlsdorf, Steilshoop, Bramfeld, Wandsbek, Dulsberg, Barmbek-Süd, Winterhude

GPS coordinates: 53.59889,10.04810

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:00