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Whispers of “Wenetdorp” echo through time. They carry us back to 1217, the first recorded mention of Burg Wentorf. Here we stand, before the echoes of a Slavic settlement. Burg Wentorf has witnessed centuries of change, transforming from a simple village to what we see today. Burg Wentorf’s story intertwines with the powerful Ascanians, the Dukes of Saxe-Lauenburg. Their influence is etched into the very fabric of this place. Their colors, gold, black, and green, adorn the town’s coat of arms. A six-spoked black wagon wheel rests beneath a green rautenkranz, a diamond-shaped wreath. This wheel symbolizes more than just transportation. It represents the economic heart of Burg Wentorf. It recalls the blacksmiths’ labor, the farmers’ timber trade, and the bustling traffic that once flowed between Lübeck and Hamburg. This route, now the B207, continues to pulse with life. The green rautenkranz above the wheel connects Burg Wentorf to its rich past. It solidifies the wheel’s significance as the emblem of this community. The Dukes of Saxe-Lauenburg viewed the rautenkranz as a symbol of prosperity, a testament to their people’s well-being. Burg Wentorf has evolved significantly. It is now a thriving hub on the outskirts of Hamburg. Many residents commute to the bustling city for work. Yet, the town maintains its unique character, shaped by small businesses, skilled craftspeople, and the presence of Sanrio’s European headquarters.

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