Sternschanze

Sternschanze combines residential buildings with commercial spaces across 0.6 square kilometers, housing over 7,700 residents in central Hamburg.

The quarter takes its name from a star-shaped fortification constructed in 1682, which served as a defensive structure in front of Hamburg's city walls.

The Rote Flora building, established in 1888 as a concert hall, stands as a central point for alternative culture and community gatherings.

The district connects to Hamburg's transportation network through Sternschanze station, offering S-Bahn and U-Bahn services with lines S11, S21, S31, and U3.

Local buildings display extensive graffiti art, while residents commonly refer to their neighborhood as 'in der Schanze' following long-standing tradition.

Location: Altona

Location: Hamburg

Inception: March 1, 2008

Shares border with: St. Pauli, Altona-Altstadt, Eimsbüttel, Rotherbaum

GPS coordinates: 53.56167,9.96222

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54