Those who prefer a more exciting atmosphere and are looking for the buzz of the big city are in the right place in Harburg, the district that gives it its name. The former working-class district has undergone a major transformation in recent years and is now considered a popular meeting place for young and old alike. With its own harbour, a rich cultural offering and the Wilhelminian-style streets in Harburg's old town, the district offers excellent residential quality and a picturesque cityscape. As the location of the renowned Technical University TUHH, the district attracts young people in particular. When exploring Harburg, architecture fans in particular get their money's worth, as historic buildings with imposing facades are scattered throughout the area. The inland harbour in Harburg is also ideal for exploring a little maritime flair. Once a year, a large inland harbour festival is held here, which delights residents and tourists alike.

The oldest building in the Hamburg district is Harburg Castle. Parts of the outer walls and the cellar vaults were built in the 14th century. The building is located on the castle island in Harburg's inland harbour. Over the centuries it has been destroyed and rebuilt several times, which is why you don't necessarily see its age from the outside. At present, the building can only be viewed from the outside anyway, as it is being renovated. After the work is completed, a permanent exhibition will be set up here to provide information about the history of the castle. If you would like to discover the other districts of Hamburg-Harburg, we recommend a trip to the Alte Land region and the Neugraben-Fischbek district, which borders directly on Lower Saxony. In late summer, entire landscapes of heather bloom here in a magnificent purple. In Altenwerder, in the midst of container terminals with their many seaborne goods, is St. Gertrud's Church, a reminder of the former village of Altenwerder.

The Hamburg district of Harburg is home to the Hamburg University of Technology and houses, among others, the Northern Institute of Technology Management (NIT) and the Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics and Services. Here, scientists research innovative solutions and develop processes and systems that optimise the maritime supply chain. Projects are implemented on behalf of private and public clients in the areas of logistics, shipping and ports. Channel Harburg, located at the inland port, functions as an important technology and science location, but also as a home for various service providers. However, people come to the imposing Channeltower, which is a modern landmark of the city, not only to work but also to enjoy themselves, as several renowned restaurants and eateries are located there. The more rural regions are also popular as holiday destinations, so tourism plays an important role here. Holiday homes and hotels in Hamburg-Harburg accommodate visitors who want to experience the unique flair of the region.

If you are looking for rather quieter residential areas, there is plenty to discover in the district of Harburg. The district of Eißendorf has vast wooded areas and is home to numerous detached houses and apartment buildings. Cranz is also dominated by magnificent landscapes, traditional pubs and farm shops that attract not only residents but also tourists. Gut Moor is quite sparsely populated, situated on the edge of the glacial valley of the Elbe. You will find a high degree of cultural diversity in Heimfeld, which has both old villa districts and modern residential areas, industrial areas and a lot of nature. A green suburb in the southwest is Marmsdorf, which still has a genuine village atmosphere in parts. Neugraben-Fischbek is one of the largest and greenest districts in the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, while Wilstorf has many cooperative buildings and allotment gardens.