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Eimsbüttel

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Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Eimsbüttel are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 23–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 23°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and July the wettest (about 92 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

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MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January4.80.4763.0
February6.60.7694.7
March9.61.6516.9
April13.54.25310.1
May18.38.76011.4
June22.512.97812.1
July22.614.09211.4
August23.214.36310.9
September19.811.6579.0
October14.68.5805.8
November8.53.8623.5
December5.92.1682.3

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  1. Documented history · 2008

    On March 1, 2008 Eimsbüttel lost part of its area to the borough Altona where it formed the Sternschanze quarter.

  2. 2008 boundary change

    On March 1, 2008 Eimsbüttel lost part of its area to the borough Altona where it formed the Sternschanze quarter.

  3. Area adjustment to Altona

    On March 1, 2008 Eimsbüttel lost part of its area to the borough Altona where it formed the Sternschanze quarter.

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  • Nina Bott

    German actress associated with Eimsbüttel.

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  • The Fontenay

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Eimsbüttel. Luxury hotel in Hamburg, Germany.

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  • St. Stephanus

    Wikidata places this site in Eimsbüttel. Church building in Hamburg, Germany.

  • synagogue Hohe Weide

    Wikidata places this site in Eimsbüttel. German synagogue.

  • St. Bonifatius

    Wikidata places this site in Eimsbüttel. Church building in Hamburg-Eimsbüttel, Germany.

  • Elisabethkirche

    Wikidata places this site in Eimsbüttel. Church.

  • Schulterblatt

    Wikidata places this site in Eimsbüttel. Street in Eimsbüttel, Germany.

  • Künstlerhaus Hamburg

    Wikidata places this site in Eimsbüttel. Artist's house in Hamburg, Germany.

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01 · Economy

Work and the economy in Eimsbüttel

Eimsbüttel is a borough of Hamburg, Germany, with a population of 269,118 in 2020.

It is one of the seven boroughs of Hamburg, covering a total area of 50.1 km2 and comprising nine quarters: Eidelstedt, Eimsbüttel, Harvestehude, Hoheluft-West, Lokstedt, Niendorf, Rotherbaum, Schnelsen, and Stellingen.

Education and Economy

The University of Hamburg is located in the borough, and in 2006, there were 32 primary schools and 20 secondary schools in Eimsbüttel, with 10,042 people registered as unemployed.

Infrastructure and Transportation

The borough is serviced by the rapid transit system of the city train and the underground railway, with several stations, including Hamburg Dammtor railway station in the quarter Rotherbaum, and the Bundesautobahn 7 and Bundesautobahn 23 provide road access, with 91,871 private cars registered in the borough.

For more detail, see the Eimsbüttel entry.

02 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Eimsbüttel

Eimsbüttel is a borough located in Hamburg, Germany, operating within the Europe/Berlin timezone. In 2020, the population of this German borough reached 269,118 residents.

Flavors of the borough

The historic Grindel district sits within this Hamburg borough, marking a former Jewish neighborhood. Cultural exchange and daily life across Eimsbüttel intersect with academic populations tied to the University of Hamburg, situated directly within the borough limits.

Urban connectivity shapes the daily exchange of goods and people across the nine quarters of Eimsbüttel: Eidelstedt, Eimsbüttel, Harvestehude, Hoheluft-West, Lokstedt, Niendorf, Rotherbaum, Schnelsen, and Stellingen. The Bundesautobahn 7 cuts through the area from the north to the south, while the European route E45 links localities as distant as Kaaresuvanto in Finland and Gela in Italy through the borough's transit corridors. Public transportation networks managed by the Hamburger Verkehrsverbund further connect residents and visitors throughout the Eimsbüttel borough.

03 · Districts

Districts and local character in Eimsbüttel

neighborhoods

Eimsbüttel is one of the seven boroughs of Hamburg, Germany. The total population of the borough reached 269,118 residents by the year 2020.

Boundaries and Quarters

The 50.1-square-kilometre territory is divided into nine distinct quarters: Eidelstedt, Eimsbüttel, Harvestehude, Hoheluft-West, Lokstedt, Niendorf, Rotherbaum, Schnelsen, and Stellingen. Within these municipal boundaries also lies the former Jewish neighbourhood of Grindel.

Crosscurrents and Academics

Cultural exchange takes many forms across the district, notably through the presence of the University of Hamburg located within Rotherbaum. Migration patterns are reflected in demographic figures, which record that 13% of the population were immigrants.

04 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Eimsbüttel

Arts and Cultural Exchange

Eimsbüttel is one of the seven boroughs of Hamburg, Germany. Within its borders, a population of 269,118 inhabitants navigates an urban environment comprising nine distinct quarters: Eidelstedt, Eimsbüttel, Harvestehude, Hoheluft-West, Lokstedt, Niendorf, Rotherbaum, Schnelsen, and Stellingen.

Cultural exchange and historical depth intersect in quarters such as Rotherbaum and the former Jewish neighbourhood of Grindel. The borough bridges varied communities, hosting institutions like the University of Hamburg in Rotherbaum. Physical connectivity reinforces this exchange, as the European route E45 via the Bundesautobahn 7 traverses the borough from north to south, linking locales as distant as Kaaresuvanto in Finland and Gela in Italy.

Local traditions and communal life find expression through long-standing organizations. Founded in 1889, the Eimsbütteler TV remains a pillar of regional sports and civic engagement, utilizing facilities across the borough to maintain a widespread network of departments for residents.

05 · Visit

Visiting Eimsbüttel

Eimsbüttel

Eimsbüttel is one of the seven boroughs of Hamburg, Germany. In 2020, the borough recorded a population of 269,118.

Cultural exchange and transit corridors

The urban landscape incorporates the former Jewish neighbourhood of Grindel. Spanning a total area of 50.1 square kilometres, the borough is divided into nine distinct quarters: Eidelstedt, Eimsbüttel, Harvestehude, Hoheluft-West, Lokstedt, Niendorf, Rotherbaum, Schnelsen, and Stellingen. The University of Hamburg is situated within this municipal area.

Transportation networks link the borough internationally and locally. The Bundesautobahn 7 functions as the European route E45, connecting Kaaresuvanto in Finland with Gela in Italy, and traverses the territory from north to south. Public transit is maintained by the rapid transit system of the city train, underground railway stations, and buses operated by the Hamburger Verkehrsverbund.

06 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Eimsbüttel

Eimsbüttel

Eimsbüttel is one of the seven boroughs of Hamburg, Germany. In 2020, the borough had a population of 269,118.

Safety and practical orientation

Durable orientation

Navigating the urban space of Eimsbüttel involves understanding its transit arteries, such as the Bundesautobahn 7 and the Bundesautobahn 23, alongside public transport provided by the Hamburger Verkehrsverbund and the city train and underground railway networks. The borough is split into nine quarters: Eidelstedt, Eimsbüttel, Harvestehude, Hoheluft-West, Lokstedt, Niendorf, Rotherbaum, Schnelsen, and Stellingen, and includes the former Jewish neighbourhood Grindel.

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To verify current practical guidelines, individuals should consult official administrative channels such as Stadt Hamburg: Bezirk Eimsbüttel and the statistical office of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein.

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07 · History

How Eimsbüttel took shape

History

Eimsbüttel is one of the seven boroughs of Hamburg, Germany. In 2020, the borough recorded a population of 269,118 residents.

Territorial shifts marked the historical administrative boundaries of the area. On March 1, 2008, Eimsbüttel lost a portion of its territory to the borough of Altona, land that subsequently formed the Sternschanze quarter. Within the borough boundaries lies the former Jewish neighbourhood of Grindel, marking a significant historical layer of cultural presence and community heritage.

Educational and social exchanges shaped the urban fabric over time, anchored by institutions such as the University of Hamburg located within the borough. Cultural life developed across nine distinct quarters: Eidelstedt, Eimsbüttel, Harvestehude, Hoheluft-West, Lokstedt, Niendorf, Rotherbaum, Schnelsen, and Stellingen. Civic life also found expression through long-standing community organizations, including the Eimsbütteler TV sports club, founded in 1889, which established widespread sporting departments across the district.

08 · Questions

Questions about Eimsbüttel

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Borough boundaries

Eimsbüttel is one of the seven boroughs of Hamburg, Germany. The area spans a total surface of 50.1 square kilometers.

Quarter divisions

How is the territory split? The borough of Eimsbüttel is divided into nine specific quarters: Eidelstedt, Eimsbüttel, Harvestehude, Hoheluft-West, Lokstedt, Niendorf, Rotherbaum, Schnelsen, and Stellingen. It also contains the former Jewish neighborhood Grindel.

Demographic exchange

What defines the resident population? In 2020, the borough recorded a population of 269,118 residents. Earlier demographic breakdowns from 2006 note that immigrants accounted for 13 percent of the population, while children under the age of 18 made up 19.3 percent and individuals 65 years of age or older represented 18.6 percent.

Academic presence

Where does higher learning take place? The University of Hamburg is located within the borough, alongside numerous educational facilities including 32 primary schools and 20 secondary schools recorded in 2006.

09 · Overview

Eimsbüttel, in brief

Urban contours

Eimsbüttel is one of the seven boroughs of Hamburg, Germany, operating within the Europe/Berlin timezone at coordinates 53.57416 latitude and 9.95679 longitude. In 2020, the local population of the borough reached 269,118 residents.

Geographic division

The municipal area encompasses a total expanse of 50.1 square kilometers, partitioned internally into nine distinct quarters: Eidelstedt, Eimsbüttel, Harvestehude, Hoheluft-West, Lokstedt, Niendorf, Rotherbaum, Schnelsen, and Stellingen. This territory also holds the former Jewish neighbourhood known as Grindel. Historical adjustments on March 1, 2008, shifted a portion of the borough's land toward Altona to form the Sternschanze quarter.

Population dynamics

Demographic data gathered in 2006 recorded a population of 246,087 inhabitants, yielding a density of 4,915 residents per square kilometer. Within that cohort, individuals under eighteen years of age accounted for 19.3 percent, while residents aged 65 and older represented 18.6 percent of the total count. Immigrants comprised 13 percent of the populace, and registered unemployment stood at 10,042 persons. Household distributions from 1999 noted 140,694 total homes, with 51.5 percent consisting of single individuals.

Institutional exchanges

Cultural and intellectual life centers around the University of Hamburg, situated directly within the borough boundaries. Educational infrastructure in 2006 included 32 primary institutions and 20 secondary schools. Athletic traditions find expression through the Eimsbütteler TV, an organization founded in 1889 that remains one of the older sports clubs in Hamburg.

Transit networks

Transportation corridors connect the region broadly through the Bundesautobahn 7, which passes through from north to south toward Bahrenfeld, and the Bundesautobahn 23, which originates locally to link Hamburg with Heide in Schleswig-Holstein. Additional connectivity is supplied by the Hamburg Dammtor railway station in Rotherbaum, alongside rapid transit underground lines, city trains, and bus networks operated by the Hamburger Verkehrsverbund.

For official documentation and localized administration, consult the Stadt Hamburg: Bezirk Eimsbüttel resource or reference geographic coordinates via GeoNames record for Eimsbüttel.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Eimsbüttel located and what are its coordinates?

Eimsbüttel is situated in Germany at geographic coordinates 53.5742, 9.9568, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Eimsbüttel?

Eimsbüttel has a recorded population of approximately 269,118 and observes the Europe/Berlin time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Eimsbüttel?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Eimsbüttel include German, with EUR used for local transactions.

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