Blankenese Treppenviertel
Blankenese
A former fishing village on the Elbe, where roughly 5,000 steps connect captains' cottages on the hillside with river views.
Blankenese lies on the north bank of the Elbe, about 15 km west of the city centre. Once a village of fishermen and sea captains, it is now one of Hamburg's wealthiest neighbourhoods. The hillside stairway quarter has nearly 5,000 steps and narrow lanes that wind past whitewashed cottages with thatched roofs and gardens. Climb the Süllberg hill for sweeping views over the broad Elbe and the giant ships passing by. There are sandy beaches and cafés along the river. Take the S-Bahn line S1 to Blankenese station, or in summer take the No. 62 ferry there and back.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Övelgönne Elbstrand
- Tierpark Hagenbeck
- Altes Land
- Hamburg Fish Market
- U-434 Submarine Museum
- Sternschanze (Schanzenviertel)
- Reeperbahn
- St. Pauli Piers & Old Elbe Tunnel