hamburg altona and ottensen
Multifaceted, lively and original – that’s how you could describe Altona and Ottensen. All kinds of people live side by side here and give the district its unique character. From chic historical buildings to modern lofts, from lattes to caipirinhas, from the promenade on the River Elbe to shopping: there is a little of everything in Ottensen.
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overview altona
- Lively and authentic
- Colorful and individual
- Many furnished apartments
- Many Art Nouveau buildings
- Modern lofts
- Green courtyards
- Close to the Elbe River, many green areas
- Great dining
- Great cultural scene
- Close to the Fishmarkt
- Sternschanze, St. Pauli easily accessible
- Many pubs, cafes and restaurants
- Shopping center Mercado
- High-quality specialty stores & small shops
- A number of large retail chains such as H&M
- Germany’s first city-center IKEA
- Farmer's markets, organic markets
- Good transport links from Altona station