Parks and gardens in Hamburg

Hamburg’s green spaces range from the formal Italianate design of the Römischer Garten in Blankenese to the expansive mudflats of the Neuwerker Watt. This selection includes historic private estates-turned-public parks like Donners-Park and Heine-Park along the Elbe slopes, alongside vital wetland ecosystems such as the Alte Süderelbe and Buttermoor. These sites showcase the city’s diverse landscape, including the central Outer Alster Lake reservoir and the tranquil meadows of Hochholtswisch.

Parks and Gardens — Map

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Römischer Garten

Italian Renaissance-style garden situated on the southern slope of the Polterberg in Blankenese. It features a small amphitheater and offers elevated views over the Elbe River.

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Outer Alster Lake

Außenalster or Outer Alster Lake is the larger one of two artificial lakes, which are formed by the Alster River and are both located…

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Donners-Park

Public park in Ottensen located on the Geesthang slope between Elbchaussee and the Elbe. It was originally the private estate of the Donner banking family.

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Heine-Park

Riverside park in Ottensen named after banker Salomon Heine. It contains the historic Heine-Haus, a garden villa used for cultural exhibitions.

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Alte Süderelbe

A former branch of the Elbe River transformed into a long lake and nature reserve. It serves as an important habitat for water birds in southwest Hamburg.

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Alsterpark Klein Borstel

Riverside green space following the upper Alster River in the Klein Borstel district.

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Hochholtswisch

Meadow and green space located in the northeastern outskirts of Hamburg.

H

Erlenbruch

Wetland area characterized by alder carr forest and boggy terrain.

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Buttermoor

Nature reserve featuring bog landscapes and rare plant species on the western edge of the city.

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Butterbargsmoor

Marshland and wetland area adjacent to the Buttermoor nature reserve.

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Neuwerker Watt

Expansive tidal mudflats surrounding the island of Neuwerk, forming part of the Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park.

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