Blankenese
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Beach of Blankenese
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Location of Blankenese in Hamburg
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| Coordinates: 53°33′37″N 9°48′29″E / 53.56028°N 9.80806°ECoordinates: 53°33′37″N 9°48′29″E / 53.56028°N 9.80806°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Hamburg |
| City | Hamburg |
| Borough | Altona, Hamburg |
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| • Total | 8.3 km2 (3.2 sq mi) |
| Population (31.12.2006) | |
| • Total | 13,011 |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Dialling codes | 040 |
| Vehicle registration | HH |
Blankenese is a former independent town, now a suburban quarter in the borough Altona in the western part of Hamburg (Germany). It is located on right bank of the Elbe river. In 2006 the population was 13,011.
Blankenese has a long history as a fishing village along the Elbe River.
In 1060, Archbishop Adalbert of Bremen built a provost's residence at the site of an older settlement at the hill Süllberg. Later the counts of Holstein built a castle. Both were destroyed through Hamburg.
Until 1927 Blankenese was an independent town in Holstein and then it was merged into the town Altona by law. In 1938 Altona was merged into Hamburg with the Greater Hamburg Act.
During World War II, the suburb held a Luftwaffe Officer Cadet camp, which became HQ 85 Group Signals for the Royal Air Force in 1945.
Nowadays, it is regarded as one of Germany's most affluent neighborhoods.
Blankenese comes from the Low German blank ness, meaning white promontory in the Elbe river.
According to the 2006 records of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holsteins' statistical office, Blankenese comprises a total area of 8.3 square kilometres (3.2 square miles).
Blankenese is located south of Sülldorf, east of Rissen and west of Nienstedten. To the south is the widest point of the river Elbe (2.8 km) which provides various tourist and recreational opportunities as well as a view of the Airbus plant.
The stunning views from the river-facing portions of Blankenese have resulted in highly desirable properties and expensive real estate prices. The steep hillside residences boast many tiny, pedestrian-only streets and 4,864 stairs. The Strandweg is home to the Strand Hotel, built in 1902, as well as several other cafes and restaurants. There are two lighthouses, a Roman garden, a doll museum and many parks and walking trails in Blankenese.
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