Heidbarghof

In 1590, a humble farmstead first appeared in the records, marking the earliest mention of the Heidbarghof. This place, steeped in history, has witnessed the passage of time and the changing hands of ownership. The Heidbarghof wasn’t always the cultural hub we know today. It began as a small “Kätnerstelle,” a smallholding typical of the region, before growing into a “Halbhufe,” a larger farm. The Heidbarghof sits along Langelohstraße, a street named after the brothers Hans and Jochim Langeloh. They briefly owned the farm in 1629. Ownership soon passed to Tönnieß Jürgenß from Sülldorf in the same year. The von Appen family took over in 1736, shaping the Heidbarghof’s destiny for over 150 years. Imagine the stories these walls could tell. In 1890, Cord Behrmann became the new owner. The farm then passed to Catharina Margaretha Behrmann and her husband, Gustav Gätgens, in 1919. Their daughter, Elisabeth Gätgens, inherited the Heidbarghof in 1971. Upon her death in 1981, the Elisabeth-Gätgens-Stiftung became the owner. This foundation transformed the Heidbarghof into a vibrant cultural center. Today, the Heidbarghof hosts concerts, cultural events, and even folk dances. The main farmhouse dates back to 1842. Two stables from the latter half of the 19th century stand as testaments to the Heidbarghof’s agricultural past. One even served as a bakehouse. Tucked away on the grounds is a charming “Altenteiler,” or cottage, dating back to 1789. This is the oldest surviving building on the farm. The Heidbarghof is also home to a meticulously maintained farmhouse garden, a unique gem in Hamburg’s western region.