Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Photo Impressions: Hamburg-Blankenese


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Even on a rainy day in November... Climbing the top of 72-meter-high Süllberg will reward you with a dreamlike view over the Elbe riverbed, the container ships in the harbor, and the Airbus grounds in Finkenwerder.
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North-Sea feeling directly on the beach: The Ottensener Strand, which can be reached directly from one of the HADAG ferries, is probably one of the most beautiful places on the Hamburg Elbe. And right in the middle is the "Strandperle", which provides the many sun worshippers with food and drink and underlines the rustic charm of this beach section. 
Walk down along the Elbe to Nienstedten, where Historic noble villas and luxurious family houses between parks and the Elbe - Nienstedten is one of the most beautiful real estate sites. The well-known Elbchaussee street follows the shore of the Elbe River.


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Further down the Elbe River, escape the big city also by visiting Blankenese's narrow winding alleys, beautiful captains' homes, mansions, and river views. This Hamburg Elbe suburb starts at the S-Bahn station Blankenese. Across is the Blankeneser market, offering regional specialties and takes place every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. 

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The so-called 'Treppenviertel' (the 'stairs quarter') in Blankenese, with its winding alleys and small mansions by the river, is a perfect postcard image.

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Blankenese and Övelgönne have by far the hilliest terrain in all of Hamburg. The quarter has approximately 5,000 steps, including the Strandtreppe (lit. 'beach staircase'), which has 170 steps. Tours around the Treppenviertel will lead you along Wilhelminian style houses and the church by the market square, through parks, and up and down enough staircases that you can count it as your workout for the day.


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However, there is a local bus line that drives through extremely narrow alleys and transports you to the beaches - where a magnificent stroll along the waterfront awaits.
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For many a more leisurely way to discover the Treppenviertel. Is if you had purchased a daily bus pass - which I highly recommend for Hamburg.  You are able to use it at a “hop on - hop off” transportation.
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The former fishing and pilot village Blankenese lies directly on the Elbe. From here you can take a sailing boat or the Elbe ferry out for wonderfully long walks along the banks. A further highlight is a visit of the stair quarter with subsequent enjoyment of the view of the lighthouse and the Falkensteiner bank.
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Spend at least a day in this area to discover all the hidden gems, views and certainly the fine bakeries and restaurants, also those who a located in boats, offering fresh fish and other local delicatessens.


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 In Blankenese, you can relax on the beach and enjoy a wonderful view of the harbor and the Elbe.


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 The promenade features typical Nordic wooden buildings, some of which have small beach hotels, restaurants with Nordic specialties or beer gardens.



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Experience the "big pots" - big ships - up close in Hamburg on numerous places along the Elbe. Away from the Landungsbrücken and the fish market, there are numerous other spots where you can experience the maritime lifestyle and relax wonderfully.


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Blankenese is ideal for combining a quiet beach holiday with an exciting city visit. In just a few minutes you can reach the most famous sights of Hamburg, such as the harbor, the fish market or the Speicherstadt, either by a local bus, S-Bahn or underground. Take Bus 36 Elbchaussee, then change in Teufelsbrueck in 112 bis Blankenese - a scenic ride along the Elb-Villas and Parks. Take bus number 488 through the Treppenviertel Blankenese.

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