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- Blankenese (German pronunciation ⓘ) is a suburban quarter in the borough of Altona in the western part of Hamburg, Germany; until 1938 it was an independent municipality in Holstein. It is located on the right bank of the Elbe river.
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Blankenese (German pronunciation ⓘ) is a suburban quarter in the borough of Altona in the western part of Hamburg, Germany; until 1938 it was an independent municipality in Holstein. It is located on the right bank of the Elbe river.
Nestled along the Elbe River, Blankenese in Hamburg has evolved from its humble beginnings as a quaint fishing village. It holds centuries of stories, with roots plunging deep into history — including when Archbishop Adalbert of Bremen constructed a provost's residence here way back in 1060.
The Blankenese Treppenviertel offers its residents a delightful view of the Elbe and of the passing ships. Blankenese is one of the most famous Elbe suburbs. The former fishing and pilot village to the west of Hamburg is located right on the Elbe and is a popular destination and residential area for wealthy citizens of Hamburg.
This tranquil little beauty spot in Hamburg's westernmost corner stands in glaring contrast to the Hanseatic city’s bustling centre. No wonder that the rich and famous regularly take to the Blankenese quarter for a short vacation.
Here you are closer to the sea. The former fishing and pilot village Blankenese lies directly on the Elbe. From here you can take a sailing boat or the Elbe ferry out for wonderfully long walks along the banks.
You can reach Blankenese from the main train station with the S-Bahn S1. The name Blankenese comes from the Low German “blanke Ness”, which means white headland. Today Blankenese has 13,400 inhabitants and consists of a town center with a market square and a shopping street with many small shops, cafés and restaurants.
Blankenese (German pronunciation ⓘ) is a suburban quarter in the borough of Altona in the western part of Hamburg, Germany; until 1938 it was an independent municipality in Holstein. It is located on the right bank of the Elbe river. With a population of 13,637 as of 2020, today it is widely known as one of Hamburg's most affluent neighborhoods.
