Gartenstadt Farmsen

Gartenstadt Farmsen is a residential settlement in Hamburg's Wandsbek district featuring semi-detached houses on spacious properties. The homes are surrounded by green spaces and pathways that weave through the entire neighborhood.

The settlement was built between 1953 and 1954 as part of Hamburg's reconstruction following World War II. Architects Hans Bernhard Reichow and Otto Gühlk created this new residential concept for the city's recovery.

The settlement embodies the garden city movement, which sought to unite residential spaces with nature and green surroundings. Visitors today can experience this vision of integrated living and landscape throughout their walks in the neighborhood.

The settlement is easily accessible by public transportation through Farmsen U-Bahn station, connecting to Hamburg's wider network. Visitors can explore the area on foot, using the various pathways and green areas throughout the neighborhood.

Excavations during construction uncovered fourteen Iron Age farmsteads, revealing the ancient history of the site. These discoveries are now displayed in Hamburg's Archaeological Museum.

Location: Wandsbek

Architects: Hans Bernhard Reichow, Otto Gühlk

GPS coordinates: 53.60944,10.11194

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:25