Hamburg, Germany
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n addition to its large working port, this city on the Elbe River
has more canals than Venice or Amsterdam and the most
bridges of any city around the globe, more than 2,000 of them.
Water is all around, as are green spaces and parks in fact,
Hamburg was named European Green Capital in 2011.
Areas near the water are very popular with home buyers,
including the riverside districts of Blankenese and Othmarschen,
located west of the city centre in the borough of Altona. Parallel
to the river is Elbchaussee, the grand boulevard that runs west
from the neighbourhood of Altona-Atlstadt out to Blankenese
and is very desirable for its beautiful architecture and views.
Around Binnenalster (Inner Alster) and Aussenalster (Outer Alster)
– the two urban lakes – the area of Harvestehude is popular, as
are Winterhude and Uhlenhorst for their central location.
Many families look to live in peaceful Alsterdorf in the northeast
because of its green spaces and good transport links to
the city centre. One of the largest urban developments in
Europe, HafenCity, was built right on the harbour, similar
to London’s Docklands, and is popular for its location and
modern infrastructure.
According to the Engel & Völkers 2013 market report, a desirable
waterfront house in t