Hamburg, officially known as the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, is Germany’s second-largest city and a federal state. Located in northern Germany along the Elbe River, it is renowned for its historic port, the Port of Hamburg, ⚓ which is one of the largest and busiest in Europe.
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| Cities, Towns, Villages, and Hamlets | Locality Descriptions | OFB Links and Additional Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Altengamme | Altengamme is a rural quarter in the Bergedorf borough of Hamburg, Germany. It is the easternmost part of the city, located along the northern bank of the Elbe River. Historically, Altengamme was part of the Vierlande region, known for its agricultural heritage.1 | Local family database Hamburger Vierlande |
Curslack | Curslack is a rural quarter in the Bergedorf borough of Hamburg, Germany. Its name originates from “Cuwerslake,” meaning low swampland, reflecting its history of frequent flooding until the construction of the Tatenberger Schleuse in the mid-20th century.2 3 | Local family database Hamburger Vierlande |
Harburg/Elbe | Harburg, situated in the southern part of Hamburg, Germany, along the Elbe River, is a borough steeped in history. Once an independent city and the capital of the Harburg district in Lower Saxony, it became part of Hamburg in 1937. The area boasts a rich heritage, including its medieval origins marked by the Harburg Castle, as well as its evolution into an industrial hub during the 19th and 20th centuries. The historic Harburg Bridge further highlights the borough’s riverside charm.4 | Local heritage book of Harburg/Elbe |
| Kirchwerder | Kirchwerder is a rural quarter in the Bergedorf borough of Hamburg, Germany. It is part of the historic Vierlande region, known for its agricultural heritage, particularly flower and vegetable farming. Kirchwerder is situated along the Elbe River, making it prone to storm floods historically.5 6 | Local family database Hamburger Vierlande |
| Neuengamme | Neuengamme is a locality in the Bergedorf borough of Hamburg, Germany. Historically, it was a rural area known for its agricultural significance, particularly brick production.7 | Local family database Hamburger Vierlande |
Vierlande | The Vierlande region spans approximately 77 square kilometers in the Hamburg district of Bergedorf. Known for its rich agricultural heritage, the area is celebrated for its fields of flowers, vegetable farming, and its historical connection to windmills, which served as essential tools for milling grain in the past. Among its notable landmarks is the picturesque Riepenberger Windmühle, a testament to the region’s centuries-old tradition of harnessing wind power.8 | Local family database Hamburger Vierlande |
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vierlande ↩︎
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curslack ↩︎
- https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburg-Curslack ↩︎
- https://www.hamburg.com/residents/neighbourhoods/harburg-19352 ↩︎
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirchwerder ↩︎
- https://www.hamburg.de/politik-und-verwaltung/bezirke/bergedorf/themen/planen-bauen-wohnen/standort/vier-und-marschlande-429972 ↩︎
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuengamme,_Hamburg ↩︎
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vierlande ↩︎
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