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Right on the doorstep of the Hanseatic city, Harburg offers a unique range of attractions. Find out more about restaurants, excursion destinations and worthwhile leisure activities here.
Although the district of Harburg belongs to Lower Saxony, it is located in the Hamburg metropolitan region and borders on the districts of Bergedorf and Lauenburg in Schleswig-Holstein. In addition, the borders of the district of Harburg also extend to the districts of Lüneburg, Rotenburg, Stade and the Heidekreis. The district was only created in 1932 after the merger of Harburg, the district of Winsen, the town of Winsen (Luhe) and Buchholz. Prior to this, Harburg had initially belonged to the Principality of Lüneburg and later to the Kingdom of Hanover. Harburg only became independent again when the state of Prussia divided Harburg and Winsen into two separate districts at the beginning of 1885. As early as 1932, however, large parts of Harburg and Winsen were once again combined to form the district of Harburg and expanded to include the municipalities of Francop, Hove, Neuenfelde, Rübke and Moorende. In 1937, Harburg was finally transferred to the Hanseatic City of Hamburg. However, while still under British occupation, Harburg was assigned to the state of Lower Saxony after the Second World War. Various territorial reforms in the early 1970s then led to drastic changes in the district of Harburg. For example, the area of the district of Harburg was greatly reduced with the creation of the new large municipalities of Seevetal, Rosengarten and Neu Wulmstorf. Jork, Hove, Moorende, Daensen, Eilendorf, Immenbeck, Ketzendorf and Ovelgönne were also no longer part of the district of Harburg. At the same time, however, the newly created municipality of Tespe was assigned to Harburg
After all the historical changes, the district today borders on the Elbmarsch as well as the Harburg Hills, the Lüneburg Heath and the Stade Geest and thus covers a large, diverse area. While the north of Harburg in particular has a distinctly urban character with densely populated and modern residential areas such as Buchholz in der Nordheide, Harburg's south has a rural character. Instead of residential and office buildings, green meadows and various nature excursion destinations such as the 155-metre-high Hülsenberg or the Lüneburg nature reserve beckon here. And this is precisely why the district is worth a visit. Use your trip to Hamburg to explore not only the modern Hanseatic city, but also the diverse surrounding area. If you book one of the comfortable rooms at the Hotel Hamburg Harburg in good time, you can discover the region in a fun way. In the following, we will show you which highlights you should not miss out on.
Covering an area of 100 hectares, Inselpark Wilhelmsburg right outside the gates of the Hanseatic city is a fantastic destination for relaxing, discovering and unwinding. After the former garden show site was opened to the public at the end of 2013, you can enjoy the enchanting green area with its meadows, allotments, trees and biotopes as well as the numerous playgrounds. The fantastic Volkspark is open for you around the clock.
Bäderland Midsommerland in Harburg guarantees an unforgettable vacation day. Whether for swimming on warm summer days or for a sauna visit like in Scandinavia, the Bäderland impresses with a breathtaking offer. From the year-round outdoor pool to the adventure pool with wild water channel to the thermal baths, water playground, sauna area, massages and catering facilities - every visitor really gets their money's worth here. Incidentally, tickets for Bäderland can be purchased in advance via the provider's official website. However, there is currently no digital discount.
Another worthwhile excursion destination is the Hamburg Archaeological Museum. The AMH not only attracts visitors with fantastic exhibitions, but also delights its many visitors with walk-in archaeological monuments in the Harburg area. So make sure you take enough time to experience the current archaeological exhibition in the form of an exciting journey through time or the history of Harburg or to explore the unique adventure museum. Touching and trying things out is not only allowed, but even encouraged. If you also fancy exploring in the fresh air, you should follow the archaeological hiking trail in Fischbeker Heide!
Harburg impresses with its fantastic surroundings. So don't miss out on combining a city trip with an excursion to the outskirts of the city. Numerous fantastic hiking routes await you, especially around Tostedt. How about a hike to Brunsberg in the Lüneburg Heath or an unforgettable trek in the Büsenbach Valley, for example? If you follow the fantastic hiking trail from Hamburg-Fischbek to Celle, you can experience the colorful heather blossoms up close, especially in August and September.
Of course, Harburg has no shortage of first-class restaurants. Whether in the Helms Lounge on Museumsplatz, in the Panthera Rodizio in the old town, in the modern ambience of Silo 16 or for breakfast in the Kulturcafé - Harburg offers something for every taste and every budget. So you can choose between local dishes, fresh fish and numerous restaurants with international cuisine. If you would like to find out about the selection of food and drinks in Harburg's best restaurants, you can access the digital menu at any time and find out about the current offers online.
Does your job take you to Hamburg? Or are you planning a vacation trip to the north of Germany? Then Harburg is a wonderful alternative to just staying in the Hanseatic city. Explore the multifaceted suburb and the beautiful surroundings of Harburg with a visit to a museum, a trip to the Lüneburg Heath or a relaxing day in the Inselpark! Whatever you decide, the B&B HOTELS Hamburg are already looking forward to your visit!
