Gazing across the shimmering waters of the Hohenfelder Bucht, can you imagine this serene spot once serving as a “high field,” a Glacis, cleared for military purposes? Hohenfelder Brücke, the bridge we stand upon, takes its name from this very Stadtteil, Hohenfelde. Before 1679, this “Hohe Feld” served a much different purpose. It was a clear firing range, a defensive measure to prevent attackers from finding cover near the city walls. The bridge itself, Hohenfelder Brücke, was erected in 1876, gracefully spanning the Schwanenwik waterway where it meets the Hohenfelder Bucht, a tranquil inlet on the eastern side of the Alster. Time has taken its toll, however. In 2019, the Hohenfelder Brücke underwent significant stabilization work, requiring the addition of underpinning. This construction altered the connection between the Bucht and the Alster, now flowing through a pipe beneath the bridge. Today, Hohenfelder Brücke stands not only as a vital crossing but also as a recognized cultural monument, bearing the number 21046 in the Hamburg Behörde für Kultur und Medien’s registry. The bridge has seen extensive renovations recently, part of a larger project to revitalize the entire Hohenfelder Bucht area. This included rebuilding both road bridges and creating a wider, brighter passage between the Bucht and the Alster. So, as you cross this seemingly ordinary bridge, remember the echoes of its past, from military exercises to modern renovations. Hohenfelder Brücke stands as a testament to the ever-changing landscape of Hamburg.
Allerheiligen Kirche
Hidden within Hamburg’s Neugraben-Fischbek district lies the Allerheiligen Kirche. It serves as a spiritual home for Ukrainian immigrants. The Allerheiligen