Moorburg, Administrative quarter in Harburg district, Hamburg, Germany
Description
Moorburg is a residential quarter in the Harburg district on Hamburg's southern edge, situated along the Elbe River. The area combines homes with industrial and energy facilities that serve the wider region.
History
This quarter grew from rural land and became more integrated into Hamburg's urban development during the 20th century. Industrial and energy facilities were built here to support the city's expansion.
Culture
St. Maria Magdalena Church serves as the center of community life where residents gather for local events and celebrations. The building reflects how people here maintain connections and mark important moments together.
Practical
Several bus routes connect this quarter to central Hamburg with regular daytime service from multiple stops. The flat terrain makes it easy to walk around and get a sense of the local layout and neighborhoods.
Did you know?
The location right on the Elbe River means large ships pass by regularly and daily life connects closely to the waterway. Many visitors overlook how much the rhythm here revolves around the river and port activities.
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Hochstraße Elbmarsch
3.8 km
Rethebrücke
2.2 km
St. Gertrud-Kirche
2.6 km
Rethe-Klappbrücke
2.2 km
Duckdalben International Seamen’s Club
3.8 km
Heimfelder Holz
3 km
Allerheiligenkirche, Hamburg-Hausbruch
4.9 km
St. Maria-Magdalena
242 m
Rugenberger Hafen
3.8 km
Kattwykbrücke
786 m
Altenwerder Unterfeuer
845 m
Ellerholz Oberfeuer
648 m
Stolperstein dedicated to Uwe Anton Hinsch
2.4 km
Kattwyk railway bridge
826 m
Ellerholz range front light
738 m
Hochbunker Rethedamm
2.4 km
Altenwerder Oberfeuer
696 m
Stolperstein dedicated to Herbert Thörl
2.4 km
Stolperstein dedicated to Otto Noack
2.6 km
Stolperstein dedicated to Ewald Kuhlmann
2.4 km
Moorburg
2.2 km
Stolperstein dedicated to Hans Möller
2.9 km
Stolperstein dedicated to Alfred Rahnert
2.4 km
Stolperstein dedicated to Peter Harms
2.4 km
Stolperstein dedicated to Johannes Bremer
2.5 km
Stolperstein dedicated to Eugen Schendel
2 km
Stolperstein dedicated to Walter Carl Stein
2.4 km
Stolperstein dedicated to Rudolf Krukenbaum
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