Bergedorf, Administrative borough in Hamburg, Germany.
Bergedorf is a borough in southeastern Hamburg comprising fourteen quarters spread across varied terrain including marshes, forests, and fields. The district covers 154.8 square kilometers with rail connections to the city center via Bergedorf station.
The area received town privileges in 1275 within the Duchy of Saxony, remaining independent for centuries before joining Hamburg in 1938. This long period of autonomy shaped its development as a separate settlement before administrative integration.
The castle here functions as a museum showcasing regional history, while the observatory conducts ongoing scientific research. Both institutions show how residents value their heritage while supporting contemporary study.
The district offers eight elementary schools and five secondary schools, making it accessible for families with children. Direct rail service from Bergedorf station connects easily to Hamburg's center for convenient commuting.
A local railway company built the first rail line in Northern Germany back in 1842, connecting Hamburg with this area. This pioneering service became an important milestone in regional transportation development.
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Dove Elbe
4.8 kmKZ-Gedenkstätte Neuengamme
6.5 km
Schloss Bergedorf
307 m
Billtalstadion
1.3 km
Kaltehofe
11.1 km
Boberger Niederung
5 km
Hamburg-Bergedorf Observatory
2.2 km
Schloss Reinbek
3.7 km
St. Marien
8.6 kmEhem. Bismarck-Kaserne
2.4 km
Sachsenwaldschule Gymnasium Reinbek
4 km
Norderelbe bridge
10.3 km
Leuchtturm Bunthäuser Spitze
9.9 km
Wasserturm Hamburg-Bergedorf
1.3 km
Die Reit
6.7 km
Church of Ss. Peter's and Paul's
203 m
St. Nicolai-Kirche
7.5 km
Fernmeldeturm Hamburg-Lohbrügge
1.9 km
Dalbekschlucht
5.9 km
St. Severini
7.7 km
Holzhafen
10.1 km
Lohbrügge water tower
1.8 km
Kirchwerder Wiesen
6.7 km
Riepenburg
9.5 km
Rieckhuus
3.1 km
St. Johannis
4.4 km
Antarctic Technology Offshore Lagoon Laboratory
9.5 km
Dreieinigkeitskirche
5.5 km
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