Stadtteil Rotherbaum

Der Stadtteil Rotherbaum ist wohl durch das Tennisstadion und die jährlich dort stattfindenden ATP-​Turniere über die Stadtgrenzen Hamburgs hinaus bekannt. Auch die Fernsehsender Hamburg 1 und Sat 1 produzieren in Rotherbaum ihre Sendungen und ich glaube auch der NDR.
Es wäre vermessen, zu sagen, dass ich Rotherbaum sehr gut kenne. Für mich ist es einfach einer der Stadtteile, die an die Außenalster angrenzen. Von hier kann man einmal die Runde um die Außenalster starten: als Spaziergang oder als Jogging– oder Radfahrrunde. Beliebter Treff ist auch das Restaurant/​Café «Alster Cliff».
PS: ehrlichkeitshalber muss man sagen, das sowohl das «Alster Cliff» wie auch das «Stadion Rotherbaum» offiziell schon im Stadtteil Harvestehude liegen.

Rotherbaum is a beautiful Stadtteil on the west side of the Alster that is truly full of charm. Directly north of the original city gates and west of the Alster, one can easily spend an entire day exploring. Rotherbaum has played an integral part of Hamburg’s history since the gates opened in ¹⁸⁶⁰⁄₆₁ and has been home to many significant cultural, industrial, and political leaders over the past 150 years. The history of the area is rich and at times very dark, but only a handful of Hamburg neighborhoods can truly tell a story as rich as Rotherbaum.
West of Rothenbaumchausee lies the university and the lively atmosphere of the Grindel neighborhood. Grindel is filled with eclectic shops and restaurants which one can easily spend a morning perusing. Be sure to research historical landmarks around the area in preparation for your visit. As the historic Jewish neighborhood in Hamburg, many significant landmarks and memorials commemorate the darker history of the area, but may be hard to fully appreciate without additional context.
The streets east Rothenbaumchausee to the Alster are much quieter which means there are not as many businesses (Pöseldorf area excluded!) or public transit connections. However, there are a few hidden gems such as the Chinese Yu Garden behind the ethnological museum (Museum für Völkerkunde), streets lined with grand villas, and the Pöseldorf shopping area. While the area may seem a bit stiff, it is a peaceful and quiet place to spend time.
Rotherbaum ultimately ends at the Alster which is definitely worth a visit on a beautiful day. Whether you are in the mood to rent a boat, take the Alstertouristik ferry across the Alster (it leaves from the Rabenstraße pier), or simply want to enjoy the view by land, the Alsterpark has it all!
I’ve really enjoyed living in Rotherbaum for the past year and would recommend the experience to anyone presented with the opportunity. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. Public transit can be a bit wonky, but if you can easily get to Dammtor, you’re golden. Otherwise, parking has never been too much of a hassle. Either way: both the downtown and the Alster are so close that it’s hard not to love! Five stars indeed!