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Rissen, Residential quarter in Altona district, Hamburg, Germany.

Located at Hamburg's westernmost point, Rissen extends over 16.6 square kilometers along the Elbe River, bordering Schleswig-Holstein and containing large forest areas.

First documented in 1255 as Risne, Rissen belonged to Holstein-Pinneberg before joining Altona in 1927 and becoming part of Hamburg through the 1938 Greater Hamburg Act.

The Johannes Church community center and T-House youth cafe function as meeting points for local residents, hosting regular gatherings and community activities throughout the year.

The Rissen S-Bahn station, established in 1883, connects the quarter to Hamburg's public transportation network, while Federal Road 431 provides direct vehicle access.

The Wittenbergen Lighthouse, operational since 1899, stands as a reference point at the edge of the Elbe River, marking the quarter's maritime connection.

Location: Altona

Elevation above the sea: 25 m

GPS coordinates: 53.55000,9.83333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:45

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