Christianeum

Christianeum is a school and heritage monument in Hamburg-Othmarschen featuring a modern building designed by Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. The structure provides spacious classrooms and specialized facilities for diverse educational activities across the curriculum.

Founded in 1738 by King Christian VI of Denmark, the school began as a Latin institution in Altona. It relocated to its current location in Othmarschen in 1971.

The school shapes the neighborhood through its long-standing language tradition, requiring students to study Latin and modern languages across generations. This commitment to linguistic education has made the place a center for academic exchange.

The building is fully wheelchair-accessible with convenient facilities for all visitors and students. The location in the Othmarschen district provides easy access via public transportation.

The school maintains one of Germany's largest school choirs, which regularly performs concerts and participates in festivals. This choir has been a recognized part of school life and the institution's cultural identity for many years.

Location: Altona

Inception: 1738

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg

Address: Otto-Ernst-Straße 34

Website: http://christianeum.org

GPS coordinates: 53.55772,9.87328

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:44