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Ottensen, Urban quarter in Altona district, Hamburg, Germany.

The streets of Ottensen contain numerous independent shops, cafes, and restaurants within a network of narrow alleys and historic buildings.

Originally established in 1310 as a farming settlement, Ottensen expanded from 2,411 residents in 1840 to 37,738 by 1900 following its annexation to Prussia.

The Altonaer Museum, founded in 1863, presents northern German history through exhibitions at multiple locations including the Jenisch Haus and Rieck Haus.

The Hamburg-Altona railway station and Ottensen S-Bahn provide convenient transportation connections to other parts of the city and beyond.

The Zeise cinema operates within a converted ship propeller factory, presenting films in an industrial setting near the Elbe river.

Location: Altona

Elevation above the sea: 40 m

Shares border with: Bahrenfeld, Othmarschen, Waltershof, Altona-Altstadt, Altona-Nord

GPS coordinates: 53.55389,9.91778

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:52

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