Living in Winterhude (Hamburg): Buying and renting property in Hamburg’s villa district – popular streets, square metre prices & Co.

Living in Winterhude – The elegant villa quarter inspires with its high quality of life, the well-kept green spaces and exclusive properties. Winterhude is one of Hamburg’s most popular residential areas, alongside the Elbe suburbs, Uhlenhorst and the modern HafenCity. Would you like to invest in a property as a capital investment in elegant Winterhude? Buying a house or a plot of land? Find out everything you need to know about living in Winterhude here. Also: A tour of the most expensive streets in the district, as well as all the prices per square metre for apartments, houses and plots of land – Welcome to Winterhude! Back to: Living in Hamburg.

Living in Winterhude: Coveted villa district with bourgeois charm

Winterhude is located in the north of Hamburg – one of the most pompous villa districts of the city. While the many green spaces and the nearby Alster invite you to take a walk, the multitude of exclusive boutiques, historic coffee houses and delicious restaurants add to the flair of the city. Winterhude is educated, middle-class and elegant.

Welcome to Hamburg: International Hanseatic City in the North

Hamburg is the only metropolis in Germany that offers a port feeling. Every day, thousands of containers reach the city via the port facilities. That is why so many people are drawn to Hamburg. Not only is there a flourishing Hanseatic economy, Hamburg is also home to major media houses, advertising agencies and, of course, a correspondingly large number of real estate agents. Above all, the Elbphilharmonie with its unique architecture stands for Hamburg.

Winterhude: Map & Location

Winterhude is located in the north of Hamburg and is close to Eppendorf, Uhlenhorst, Harvestehude and Bamek-Nord. The district covers a total area of 7.6km² and is home to over 55,651 residents.

Places of interest: Park, Cultural Center, Museum & Co.

While the Alter stretches to the south of the district, the well-kept Stadtpark in the centre of the district invites you to take a walk. This is also home to the planetarium. Also nearby are the well-known natural swimming pool and the Stadtparksee. Winterhude inspires not only by the many well-kept green spaces, but also by a variety of museums, theaters and regular cultural events.

One of the most famous sights summarized:

  • City Park
  • Planetarium
  • Natural swimming pool
  • Kampnagel Cultural Centre
  • Police Museum
  • Magazine Film Art Theatre
  • Goldbekhaus
  • Think-Picture Freight Car

Celebrity neighbours: Achim Reichel, Marcell Jansen and Johannes B. Kerner

The upscale villa district not only inspires families with children, young professionals and entrepreneurs, but also famous faces from film, television, music and sports. For example, it is not only home to TV icon Johannes B. Kerner, but also to former footballer Marcell Jansen, TV presenter Reinhold Beckmann and musician Achim Reichel.

So you can count on these prominent neighbours in Winterhude:

  • Reinhold Beckmann
  • Giovanni DiLorenzo
  • Jenny Falckenberg
  • Thomas Helmer
  • Marcell Jansen
  • John B. Kerner
  • Achim Reichel

Popular residential areas: A tour through Winterhude

Winterhude is considered one of the most sought-after villa districts in the city. While Bellevue is mainly home to upscale villas and houses with views of the Alster, the area near the Rondeel pond and between the individual canals of the Alster is mainly home to condominiums and semi-detached houses for sale. Join us here on our tour of Winterhude’s most sought-after corners.

Exclusive real estate near the Rondeel pond

Goerne Bridge: Living near the water

Bellevue: View of the shore of the Alster

Real estate in Winterhude: Prices per square metre

Whether a spacious bungalow near the Alster, a renovated detached house with a view of one of the many canals or a modernised apartment in an old building in the streets around the Rondeel pond – Winterhude is considered an attractive place to live. This is also reflected in the prices per square metre, which have been well above the Hamburg average for decades.

Buying real estate: Land in comparison

So you are interested in real estate as an investment and would now like to buy a house or buy an apartment? Both houses and condominiums are popular in Winterhude. The prices per square metre vary not only according to the type of property, but also according to the year of construction. For example, a house that is more than three years old is more than twice as expensive as a newly built house. An existing apartment costs just under €6,500 per square metre and a newly built apartment almost €8,000 per square metre.

Here are the prices per square metre at a glance:

  • Buy a house (existing): 7,464 €/m²
  • Buy a house (New): 3.375 €/m²
  • Buy apartment (existing): 6.591 €/m²
  • Buy apartment (New): 7.966 €/m²

Rent / let house and apartment: Existing property & new construction

You would like to buy an apartment building? Property prices in Hamburg are rising. The demand for living space is high. Our tip: Increase the value of your property with a renovation and enjoy a higher rental return. The best way to do this is to ask the craftsman and architect you trust. While houses cost between 11 and 13 euros per square metre, apartments cost between 15 and 17 euros per square metre.

You can find the prices per square metre for rental properties here:

  • Rent house (existing): 11,40 €/m²
  • Rent house (New): 12,23 €/m²
  • Rent apartment (existing): 15,36 €/m²
  • Rent apartment (New): 16,44 €/m²

Conclusion: Living in Winterhude

Living and living in Hamburg! Many dream of it, but some are deterred by the many relocation plans. Yet Hamburg has some of the most beautiful corners of Germany to offer. At the top of the list of the most desirable places to live: Winterhude, located in the north of the city, which inspires with its well-kept green spaces, the many cultural institutions and the local villas. The Rondeel pond and the canals that flow through the district also contribute to the charming flair. Winterhude’s attractiveness as a place to live is also reflected in the prices per square metre. These have been above the Hamburg average for decades.

Hamburg: Real estate in the Hanseatic City

Hamburg is the only metropolis in Germany that offers a port feeling. Every day, thousands of containers reach the city via the port facilities. That is why so many people are drawn to Hamburg. Not only is there a flourishing Hanseatic economy, Hamburg is also home to major media houses, advertising agencies and, of course, a correspondingly large number of real estate agents. Above all, the Elbphilharmonie with its unique architecture stands for Hamburg.

Hamburg property market: Overview

Many apartments, lofts and penthouses offer unique views. Perfect for people who work a lot and therefore seek relaxation within their own four walls. Hamburg is not only the hub of the global economy, but with a high standard of living, impressive architecture, a diverse culture and a good geographical location, it also offers an attractive place to live for families, singles, couples or entrepreneurs and investors.

Living in Hamburg: Popular districts & residential areas

The Hanseatic city, Germany’s pearl in the north, is full of life and forms a centre for business and lifestyle. While the Elbe suburbs inspire with their proximity to the shore and the many villa districts, HafenCity and Speicherstadt enjoy great popularity due to their central location. Historic Harvestehude, culturally upscale Uhlenhorst and charming Winterhude are also among the most attractive places to live in the city. Find out all about the prices per square metre and properties in Hamburg’s most sought-after districts here. Read more here: Living in Hamburg.

House, apartment and land for sale in Hamburg

While Othmarschen and Rotherbaum impress with their historic charm, the residential areas of Blankenese and Rissen delight with their views of the Elbe. And the modern Hafen City and the progressive Harvestehude also enjoy great popularity. Do you want to sell your apartment, your apartment building or your own property here? With our free guides on selling real estate in Munich, you’ll be well prepared. Plus: everything you need to know about property valuation, estate agents & the process. Click here for the overview: Selling real estate in Hamburg.