A walk through the Bergedorf cemetery often begins at the nearby observatory. The impressive listed building is worth a visit in itself. But continue on to the Bergedorf cemetery, along autumnal paths between tall trees and along winding paths. The Bergedorf cemetery can look back on a long history; it was opened as early as 1869. The park-like grounds lie exactly on the border between Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein. From the Geesthang at the edge of the cemetery, you have a wonderful view over the autumn landscape, hear the leaves rustle under your feet and, with a bit of luck, find whole colonies of bright red toadstools. Continue on to the chapel, which is a true architectural work of art with its Gothic elements and ornate decorations. The numerous monuments on the Bergedorf Freidhof are impressive and extremely diverse. They reflect the history of the city through the ages. Especially in autumn, this special place and the silence of the cemetery come into their own.

The Fischbeker Heide in the south of Hamburg shows itself in warm golden tones in autumn. While the extensive heath areas shine in rich violet tones in summer, the heath now captivates with its autumnal play of colours. For nature lovers and birdwatchers in particular, autumn is the perfect season for a walk on Fischbeker Heide. Now the birds gather in flocks to migrate to warmer climes. During the autumn migration, some birds also use the heath as a resting place. A popular walk of about 90 minutes starts at the Schnuckendrift car park. From there, the route heads north past the Fischbek gliding club, from where there is a breathtaking view over the heathland and the hustle and bustle of the airfield. Continue in an easterly direction to the thatched nature conservation information centre. Here you can learn more about the diverse flora and fauna of the heath, about the famous Heidschnucken and their important role in landscape conservation. From here it is not far to the starting point.

Always with the current of the Elbe, this walk takes us towards the sea. We start with a breathtaking view over the Elbe and the harbour towards the south at the Altonaer Balkon. Here you can let the fresh harbour wind blow around your nose and watch the ships. From here you can walk along the famous Elbchaussee. In autumn, when the foliage is no longer so dense, you can admire the beautiful villas, many of which are listed, and the beautifully laid-out gardens. Stroll along the Elbchaussee to the Schulberg. The Schulberg is a steep path that leads directly down to the Elbe beach. Right at the end of the Schulberg is the Strandperle - the perfect place for an autumnal break! Return from the Oevelgönne pier with the HVV ferry to Landungsbrücken.

"Blanke Neeß" - the bright nose gave Blankenese its name. However, the sandy headland fell victim to a storm tide early in the district's history. A trip to Blankenese's stair quarter is always worthwhile - only half an hour by train from Hamburg's city centre, you seem to have landed in another world here. And - at least for visitors - it's also quite pleasant here. 58 partly very steep footpaths and 4864 steps live up to the name. In autumn, colourful dahlias bloom in the lovingly tended gardens of the thatched fishermen's cottages, some of which still date back to the 18th century. Next to tiny cottages stand sprawling villas - a wild mixture of different architectural styles, which in their diversity create a surprisingly coherent picture and all have in common the magnificent view of the Elbe, which is picturesque here. Shortly after Bahnhofstraße, the Elbchaussee ends. From here, it is best to turn right into Breckwoldt-Straße and walk down the beach steps. From there, turn right into Paarmanns Weg and then up Am Hang to Blankeneser Hauptstraße. From here, after a loop, it goes into Hans-Lange-Straße and from there steeply up Süllberg. Once at the top, it is worth taking a break in the beautiful Süllberg-Alm. From the terrace you can enjoy the magnificent view while having a refreshment. If you want to hike further, you can head west from the terrace to the lighthouse on the Elbe beach.  It is also nice to simply drift through the alleys: It is almost impossible to get lost, and the Elbe provides good orientation.

The Alster was once an insignificant little river. But over 800 years ago, the river was dammed in the city so that the water power could drive the mill wheels. Even after the Great Fire of 1842, the people of Hamburg benefited from the good transport route for lime and bricks. It is 7.5 kilometres, once around the Outer Alster. But let's take it one step at a time: We start the walk at Hamburg's most relaxed railway station, Dammtor. All around, caravans of cars pile up several times a day, but it's worth taking a second look at the station, which opened in 1903, with its sandstone-clad Art Nouveau hall. From Dammtor, walk across Moorweide to Mittelweg, from there turn right into Fontenay Street, which leads directly to the Alster. From there, turn left into the upmarket Harvestehude district. This was not built on until the middle of the 19th century, until then it was pastureland with grazing cows outside the then gates of Hamburg. The best thing to do on the Außenalster is to drift along with the stream of joggers, walkers and strolling passers-by and let the scenery take its effect on you. Sailboats chug along on the water, while on land the wind blows through the autumnal scenery. The Krugkoppel Bridge from 1927 finally leads from the western to the eastern bank of the Alster - where it is better to live is a question of faith in Hamburg. From here the route continues via Bellevue and Fährhausstraße to Schöne Aussicht and past the Feenteich, around which the villas are grouped in a circle. After Schwanewiek, the colourful district of St. Georg begins at An der Alster. Before Kennedybrücke, turn left and walk to the end of the walk at the main railway station.