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Hein-Köllisch-Platz in Hamburg bei Sonnenaufgang, mit Laubbäumen und Herbstlaub auf dem Pflaster — © ThisIsJulia Photography

Altona & Ottensen

CITY AREA PORTRAIT Welcome to Altona & Ottensen!

The patchwork carpet in Hamburg's city districts. Whether for strolling, drinking coffee, walking or eating - Altona & Ottensen are located directly on the Elbe and surrounded by beautiful parks. In Altona brick walls radiate a rather rough charm, on the other side in the district Ottensen it is colourful and turbulent. In addition to cosy restaurants and pubs, there are numerous shops and boutiques that invite you to shop. And the most beautiful thing: the relaxing harbour, Elbe and Elbstrand are very close!

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Local and international cultural diversity altonale
The annual altonale in Hamburg has become one of the most popular events in northern Germany with over 200,000 visitors in recent years. From 27 June to 6 July 2025, everything in Altona will be about music, film, theatre, art, dance, literature and…
altonale
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Unique park above the Elbe Altona Balkon
The Altona Balkon – “Altona Balcony” – is around 27 m higher than the Elbe and offers a fantastic view of the Hamburg harbour, the legendary fish market and all the colourful goings-on along the shore.
Altona Balkon
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Culture for everyone. FABRIK
One of the most famous cultural and communication centres in Germany is located in the building of a former machine factory.
FABRIK
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Övelgönne
The former fishing village Övelgönne and today's district of Hamburg is worth a visit for tourists as well as for locals at any time of the year - whether beach walk, jogging lap or a cosy meal with a view of the Elbe - everyone can relax here.
Övelgönne
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Hamburg's largest musical theatre Stage Theater Neue Flora
The "Neue Flora" theatre built in the style of the 1920s is located in the direct vicinity of the Holstenbrauerei and is now an important landmark in Hamburg.
Stage Theater Neue Flora

Frau im herbstlichen Park in Hamburg Altona-Ottensen vor bronzener Brunnenplastik — © Timo Sommer / Lee Maas

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One day in Altona & Ottensen

Whether for strolling, drinking coffee, walking or feasting - discover Altona & Ottensen, located directly on the Elbe and interspersed with beautiful parks.

SHOPPING, EATING, DRINKING Discover restaurants & shops

In Altona and Ottensen you will find exclusive gastronomy as well as a lot of small bistros which are inferior in no way. You may also enjoy a stroll along the many shops.

AHOI Strandkiosk

Restaurant
Café/Bistro
Good & Low-cost
€€€

2010 was the birth year of the AHOI Strandkiosk. Ever since, locals as well as tourists meet here all year round for light bio-snacks, always with the one-of-a-kind Elbe panorama in view and a refreshing breeze in their faces.

AHOI Strandkiosk

Övelgönne 57
22605 Hamburg

Alt Helgoländer Fischerstube

Restaurant
German cuisine
Hamburg originals

Modern-traditional fish restaurant in a prime location on Hamburg's fish market. The kitchen team conjures up creative interpretations of true Hamburg classics in a maritime ambiance. Vegetarians also get their money's worth.

Alt Helgoländer Fischerstube

Alt Helgoländer Fischstube

Fischmarkt 4c
22767 Hamburg

am kai

Restaurant
Vegetarian
Fish
Meat
Gourmet
€€€

The popular Restaurant Am Kai is located directly on the Elbe river at the fishing port. The menu is newly created according to the season and offers international cuisine, own sushi creations, but also classic fish and meat dishes. An exquisite selection of wines (80 different types) is also part of the varied offer.

am kai

Am Kai

Große Elbstraße 145 b-d
22767 Hamburg

Anno 1905

Restaurant
German cuisine
Hamburg originals
€€€

Anyone looking for typical North German cuisine in Hamburg often determines that it is no longer really available. One finds it – if at all – in some snack bars or in high-priced restaurants.

Anno 1905

Holstenplatz 17
22765 Hamburg

ashirwad-hamburg_c-ashirwad-2 — © Ashirwad

Ashirwad Bahrenfeld-Altona

Restaurant
Indian
€€€

Fresh, healthy cuisine, attractively arranged by the Indian chefs, is served in a friendly atmosphere here. All dishes can also be prepared to go.

Ashirwad Bahrenfeld-Altona

Bahrenfelder Chaussee 25
22761 Hamburg

astra-brauerei-kneipe_c-lisa-knauer-1 — © Lisa Knauer

ASTRA Brewery Pub

Restaurant
German cuisine
€€€

The famous ASTRA brewery is back on the Kiez.

ASTRA Brewery Pub

Astra Brewery Pub

Nobistor 16
22767 Hamburg

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Through design manufactories and cafés in Ottensen

Sustainable Highlights

Until far into the 20th century, Ottensen was an area covered by cobblestone alleys and dominated by small artisanal enterprises in inner courtyards, workers' pubs, and inner-city industries. Now, however, it has become one of Hamburg's liveliest and most popular trend areas.

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Streetart Schanze — © Hamburg Tourismus GmbH

CITY AREA PORTRAIT Sternschanze & Karoviertel

The two districts around Schanzenstraße and Schulterblatt are always in motion. Here, it is colourful and lively, and it has become much fancier in the last few years. Still, the district in the borough of Altona has preserved much of its rough, leftist-alternative nonconformism.

Sternschanze & Karoviertel

Gründerzeitfassade in Hamburg-Eppendorf im Abendlicht vor herbstlich gefärbten Bäumen und blauem Himmel — © Matthias Pens Fotografie

CITY AREA PORTRAIT Eimsbüttel & Eppendorf

Here, one can find magnificent old building façades, local and exquisite restaurants as well as fancy boutiques and owner-operated shops. While Eppendorf is rather fancy, one can feel the hanseatic serenity in Eimsbüttel. Both districts offer much green and water and are hence with good reason very popular neighbourhoods in Hamburg.

Eimsbüttel & Eppendorf

Belebte Lange Reihe in Hamburg-St. Georg bei Sonnenschein mit Passant:innen, Bäumen und Caféterrassen — © ThisIsJulia Photography

CITY AREA PORTRAIT St. Georg

Welcome to St. Georg, a borough full of contrasts. Located just behind Hamburg main railway station, it is colourful, multicultural, stylish and hip all the way up to the Alster.

St. Georg

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Altona & Ottensen

CITY AREA PORTRAIT Welcome to Altona & Ottensen!

Local and international cultural diversity altonale

Unique park above the Elbe Altona Balkon

Culture for everyone. FABRIK

Övelgönne

Hamburg's largest musical theatre Stage Theater Neue Flora