Did you know a park could make you laugh? In Hamburg-Wellingsbüttel, nestled near the S-Bahn station, lies the Heinz-Erhardt-Park. This isn’t your typical playground with swings and slides. It’s a tribute to laughter itself, dedicated to the beloved German comedian Heinz Erhardt. Heinz-Erhardt-Park opened in the summer of 2010, just months after what would have been his 100th birthday. He lived a kilometer away in a small house on Fasanenhain. He called Wellingsbüttel home from 1948 until his death in 1979. Many of his famous poems, like the witty health advice, “Freunde, hütet euch vor diesen, die da husten, wenn sie niesen!,” were penned right here. The Heinz-Erhardt-Park is more than just trees and paths. It’s an outdoor museum of wit. Scattered throughout the park are pillars displaying Erhardt’s poems. These aren’t just random verses. They’re some of his most iconic works, like “Das Nashorn,” “Die Nase,” and “Warum die Zitronen sauer wurden,” each one a chuckle waiting to happen. You can almost hear Erhardt’s distinctive voice reciting them, his hands kneading in front of his belly as he delivered his signature brand of gentle, whimsical humor. This park embodies Erhardt’s spirit. He was known as the “King of Wellingsbüttel” by locals. He brought laughter to a nation rebuilding after the war. He found humor in everyday life. Heinz-Erhardt-Park invites you to do the same. Stroll along the paths, read the poems, and let the gentle humor wash over you. Remember the man who made millions laugh. He lived just around the corner, crafting his timeless poems, bringing joy to a nation. The Heinz-Erhardt-Park is a place to appreciate the power of laughter. It is a reminder that even in a world that can be serious and complex, there is always room for a little bit of lightheartedness.
Allerheiligen Kirche
Hidden within Hamburg’s Neugraben-Fischbek district lies the Allerheiligen Kirche. It serves as a spiritual home for Ukrainian immigrants. The Allerheiligen