Nienstedten

Nienstedten is a residential quarter in western Hamburg that spreads along the Elbe River and consists mainly of single-family and multi-family homes. The district offers green spaces like Hirschpark and Wesselhöftpark that shape the residential character.

The quarter received town rights in 1664 under Danish rule and later developed from a harbor settlement into a residential district. It passed through different political systems before becoming part of modern Hamburg.

The Nienstedtener Kirche shapes the local character and contains artwork spanning several centuries inside its walls. Visitors who enter the church can experience the area's history directly through these objects.

The quarter is well connected to Hamburg's center by public transportation and can be explored on foot. The park spaces work well for breaks and walks during a visit.

Two impressive manor houses built by the Godeffroy family stand in the quarter from different periods of Hamburg's merchant history. These buildings show the wealth that the city's trade brought at different times.

Location: Altona

Elevation above the sea: 19 m

Shares border with: Finkenwerder

GPS coordinates: 53.55500,9.84472

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22