Erstes Wandsbeker Gehölz

Welcome to the Erstes Wandsbeker Gehölz. Here, you're in a 28.3-hectare green retreat that was once part of the Wandsbeker estate. This stretch of forest, about 2.8 kilometers long and up to 400 meters wide, speaks of a bygone era. It was Heinrich Carl von Schimmelmann, a notable merchant, who established a pleasure garden here in the late 18th century. As you stroll among the old trees, imagine how this park was once part of Schimmelmann's estate. If you look to the north, the Sankt Joseph Church is just 255 meters away. Enjoy this special touch of tranquility in the heart of the city.