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Harburg, Urban district in Hamburg, Germany

Located south of the Elbe River, Harburg extends over 3.9 square kilometers and contains both residential neighborhoods and modern container terminals.

Originally established around a castle named Horeburg in 1133, Harburg received its city rights in 1297 and remained independent until merging with Hamburg in 1937.

The Hamburg University of Technology campus brings educational vitality to the district, with thousands of students participating in engineering programs and research activities.

The Hamburg-Harburg railway station serves as a central transportation hub, connecting the district to regional trains, S-Bahn lines, and multiple bus routes.

The Harburger Binnenhafen district transforms former port structures into contemporary office buildings, incorporating water elements and sustainable architecture principles.

Location: Harburg

Elevation above the sea: 79 m

Shares border with: Heimfeld, Neuland, Gut Moor, Rönneburg, Wilstorf, Eißendorf, Wilhelmsburg

GPS coordinates: 53.45926,9.98267

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01

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