Baurs Park

Baurs Park is a green space along the Elbe riverbank that contains walking paths, gardens, and open areas throughout its grounds. The layout includes mature trees, meadows, and shaped garden areas spread across the site as you move along the river.

A wealthy merchant purchased multiple plots of land between 1802 and 1817 and hired a noted landscape designer to reshape them in the English style. This design from that era shaped how the park looks today.

The park bears the name of the merchant who created it, and this ownership shaped how the space developed and felt for local people over time. Walking through today, you can sense how this private vision became a place for the broader community.

The park sits right along the riverbank and is easily reached from the Blankenese neighborhood, with entry points from different directions. Wear comfortable shoes since the paths can be uneven and the riverside areas are more natural in character.

Historic glasshouses and a former palm house still stand on the grounds, revealing how the original owner collected tropical plants. These structures quietly show what it meant to have such collections during the 19th century.

Location: Altona

Inception: 1817

Creator: Joseph-Jacques Ramée

GPS coordinates: 53.55639,9.81417

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:08