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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Hamburg

Hamburg’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Hamburg. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: December 15, 2025

Hasselbrack — Highest point in Hamburg

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Somewhat hidden within the flat-wave Lüneburg Heath, in the Harburg Mountains, the Hasselbrack is the highest natural elevation in Hamburg with an astonishing 116.2 m above sea level. NN.

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Boberger Dunes

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Worth a visit at any time of year - the Boberger Dunes. A dune landscape in the middle of Hamburg. A nature reserve and yet plenty of space to run …

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Boberger Niederung Nature Reserve

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Hamburg's last shifting dunes are in the Boberger Niederung nature reserve. The Boberger Dunes are a remnant of the Ice Age, which is home to rare animal species and is a popular destination for Hamburg families and nature lovers.

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Old Botanical Garden Hamburg (Alter Botanischer Garten Hamburg)

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All without admission. The park has two large playgrounds and many different seating options. There is also a roller skating/inline skating rink and of course food and drink. 😉

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Holzhafen Nature Reserve

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The Holzhafen nature reserve in Billwerder Bay has a total size of approx. 80 hectares and, with its extensive, tidal areas of water and tidal flats next to the Mühlenberger …

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Die Reit Nature Reserve

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The Reit is a nature reserve in the four and Marschlanden with a size of 48 hectares. In addition to the ponds, which are overgrown with water lilies, there is …

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Kuhteich Pond in the Fischbek Valley

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This small pond lies just a few kilometers southwest of the Hanseatic city. This spot is particularly beautiful in late summer, when the blooming heather casts a purple veil over …

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Lottbek Reservoir

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Nice place to take a break in the shade. The lake is great to look at. Some people were swimming when we were there.

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Outer Alster

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The Alster is one, if not Hamburg's, excursion hotspot. It offers parks, restaurants, hiking and biking trails and many ways to spend quality time.

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The Alster Fountain on the Binnenalster

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The Binnenalster or Binnenalster is one of two artificial lakes within the city limits of Hamburg, Germany, formed by the Alster. The annual main festival is the Alster pleasure. The lake has an area of 0.2 square kilometers. (Source: Wiki)

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Hamburg

Hasselbrack — Highest point in Hamburg

Boberger Dunes

Boberger Niederung Nature Reserve

Old Botanical Garden Hamburg (Alter Botanischer Garten Hamburg)

Holzhafen Nature Reserve

Die Reit Nature Reserve

Kuhteich Pond in the Fischbek Valley

Lottbek Reservoir

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The Alster Fountain on the Binnenalster

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