Wandsbek

Wandsbek is a borough in northern Hamburg comprising 18 distinct quarters. The area connects urban centers with residential neighborhoods spread across a large territory.

The area was originally an independent city that merged into Hamburg in 1937. This incorporation marked a turning point from a rural region to a modern urban area.

The quarter is named after the original Wandsbek market, which developed into a local trading center. Writers and artists have made their homes here and continue to shape the district's character today.

Visitors find good public transportation connections and can easily move between different quarters. The wide range of schools, doctors, and shops shows this is a functioning residential area.

The Botanical Special Garden offers green spaces for visitors, while the broadcast studios represent a major production center for northern German television. These two places show the blend of nature and media culture that characterizes the area.

Location: Hamburg

Elevation above the sea: 20 m

Shares border with: Hamburg-Mitte, Segeberg District, Stormarn, Hamburg-Nord

Website: https://hamburg.de/wandsbek

GPS coordinates: 53.58333,10.08333

Latest update: December 13, 2025 13:27