Blankenese
Neighbourhood · Blankenese, Hamburg

Blankenese

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Blankenese lies along the Elbe river. The Treppenviertel area contains thousands of steps that link large houses built over the last two centuries. Paths through the slopes give views across the water toward the port.

On day 5 of Hamburg in 5 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
2 hours
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
S-Bahn line S1 to Blankenese station

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Day 5 of Hamburg in 5 Days

Blankenese

How Blankenese fits into a day.
  1. 10:00BlankeneseBlankenese
  2. 13:00ElbstrandÖvelgönne
  3. 16:00Museumshafen ÖvelgönneÖvelgönne
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Blankenese questions

What is the Treppenviertel?

It is the steep section of Blankenese filled with staircases that connect the houses on the slope.

How long does it take to walk around Blankenese?

Most visitors spend two hours on the main paths and stairs.

Is Blankenese far from Hamburg center?

It takes about 30 minutes by S-Bahn from the city center to Blankenese station.

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