Why visit Winsen
Townapedia lists 44 museums and landmarks, 33 parks and trails, 122 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 18 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bauer Peters GbR, Buchholz‘ Biohof, Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial and Bauernhaus "Harms Hus".
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About Winsen
Winsen (Luhe) (German pronunciation: [ˌvɪnzn̩ ˈluːə] ) is the capital of the district of Harburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the small river Luhe, near its confluence with the Elbe, approx. 25 km southeast of Hamburg, and 20 km northwest of Lüneburg.
From the Wikipedia article Winsen (Luhe) (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Things to do18
Bauer Peters GbR
Farm and orchard · 3.2 km
12 Radbrucher Straße, Winsen (Luhe)
Mo 08:00-12:00; Tu-Fr 08:00-12:00,14:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-13:00
Buchholz‘ Biohof
Farm and orchard · 4.8 km
10 Bahnhofstraße, Stelle
Mo,Th,Fr 08:30-12:30,16:00-18:30; Tu,Sa 08:30-12:30, We off
Hof Wurzelreich
Farm and orchard · 4.9 km
11 Bahnhofstraße, Stelle
Tu-We 08:30-12:30,14:00-18:00, Tu 08:30-12:30,14:00-19:00,Fr...
Schröders Hofladen
Farm and orchard · 1.4 km
73 Tönnhäuser Weg, Winsen (Luhe)
6 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks44
Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial
Monument and historic site · 8.1 km
Memorial site of the concentration camp operated by Nazi Germany
Mo-Fr 09:30-16:00; Sa; Su; PH 10:00-17:00
Bauernhaus "Harms Hus"
Monument and historic site · 8.4 km
15 Oldershausener Hauptstraße, Marschacht
"Event location, open upon request"
Warsaw Uprising Memorial in Hamburg
Monument and historic site · 8.8 km
Artwork by Jan de Weryha-Wysoczański
Wulfsen horse burial
Monument and historic site · 6.7 km
Early medieval burial of three horses found in Lower Saxony, Germany
Denkmal zur Erinnerung an die Erhebung Deutschlands 1813
Monument and historic site · 8.2 km
Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial Exhibition
Museum · 7.9 km
75 Jean-Dolidier-Weg, Hamburg
Mo-Fr 09:30-16:00; Sa; Su; PH 10:00-17:00
32 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds33
Freizeitbad Die Insel
Sports field and stadium · 0.9 km
5 Bürgerweide, Winsen (Luhe)
Tu-Su 10:00-20:00; 2025 Jul 03-2025 Aug 13,2025 Oct 13-2025 Oct...
Boots-Club Oberelbe BCO - Seglerhafen Hoopte
Marina and boat launch · 7.0 km
21 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes122
Farina di nonna
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian
2 Bahnhofsplatz, Winsen (Luhe)
Tu-Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa-Su 13:00-22:00
Luhelöw Bei Janni
Restaurant · Greek · 0.7 km
29 Luhdorfer Straße, Winsen (Luhe)
Tu-Sa 16:00-23:00; Su,PH 12:00-23:00
Ristorante Colosseo
Restaurant · Pizza
44 Bahnhofstraße, Winsen (Luhe)
Tu-Fr,Su,PH 12:00-14:00,17:00-21:00, Sa 17:00-21:00
Teehaus Winsen (Luhe)
Cafe · Tea, Coffee Shop · 0.9 km
30 Marktstraße, Winsen (Luhe)
Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00, Sa 10:00 - 13:00; PH off
Krauler Kroog
Restaurant · Regional · 4.7 km
1989 wurde die Gaststätte zum Restaurant De Krauler Kroog umbenannt und bietet in dritter Generation einen gemütlichen Ort um gemeinsam...
65 Kraueler Hauptdeich, Hamburg
We-Sa 17:00-21:00, Su 11:30-20:00
Balkan-Restaurant
Restaurant · Balkan, International · 0.9 km
15 Deichstraße, Winsen (Luhe)
Mo-Sa 12:00-14:30, 18:00-22:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Das Elbcafe
Cafe · Regional · 7.9 km
19 Drennhäuser Elbdeich, Drage
Mo,Tu off; Fr,Su,PH 09:00-18:00; We,Th,Sa 12:00-18:00; Oct-Apr...
Grubes Fischerhütte
Restaurant · Seafood · 4.9 km
32 Hoopter Elbdeich, Winsen (Luhe)
Th-Su 11:30-14:00,17:00-20:00
110 more on the map.
History
Winsen was first mentioned in a document of the Diocese of Verden in 1158. Winsen Castle, first mentioned in 1315, was built at a crossing over the Luhe to protect the harbour. At the beginning of the 15th century, the Church of Saint Mary was built.
In 1593, Dorothea of Denmark, widow of William the Younger, moved into Winsen Castle and lived there until her death in 1617. During this time, the Marstall (stables) was built. In the Thirty Years' War, Danes invaded the town and burned down about 25 houses.
On 1 May 1847, Winsen was connected to the Hanover–Hamburg railway of the Royal Hanoverian State Railways.
On 1 July 1972, thirteen previously independent villages, Bahlburg, Borstel, Gehrden, Hoopte, Laßrönne, Luhdorf, Pattensen, Rottorf, Roydorf, Sangenstedt, Scharmbeck, Stöckte and Tönnhausen, were incorporated into the town.
From the History section of Winsen (Luhe) on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Notable people from Winsen
Johann Peter EckermannGerman poet and writer (1792–1854)Photo: Unknown author, Public domain
Regina WeberGerman gymnastPhoto: Antonisse, Marcel / Anefo, CC BY-SA 3.0 nl
Marlene CharellGerman dancerPhoto: Superbass, CC BY-SA 4.0
Friedrich MeineckeGerman sculptor (1873–1913)Photo: joergens.mi, CC BY-SA 3.0- Wilhelm Moritz KefersteinGerman zoologist (1833-1870)
- Karin SeickGerman swimmer
- Hendrik HelmkeGerman footballer
- Sanny van HeterenGerman actress
- Franz EversGerman writer (1871-1947)
- Marie-Thérèse KaiserGerman model and politician
- Julian RieckmannGerman association football player
- Heinrich EppenGerman officer and Knight's Cross recipient (1915-1942)
Born in Winsen, according to Wikidata (CC0). Each name links to its Wikipedia article.
Where to stay10
Wohnmobilstellplatz Eppens (Winsen Luhe)
Campground · 0.8 km
18 Eppens Allee, Winsen
Churches and places of worship18
Shopping37
Gas and EV charging24
Schools, colleges and libraries29
Grund- und Stadtteilschule Kirchenwerder, Standort Kirchenwerder
School · 7.0 km
341 Kirchwerder Hausdeich, Hamburg
Healthcare14
Apotheke an der Stadthalle
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 km
28 Luhdorfer Straße, Winsen (Luhe)
wir leben Apotheke im Luhe-Park
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 km
10 Löhnfeld, Winsen (Luhe)
Map of Winsen
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Getting there and nearby towns
Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 32 km away.
- Stelle 7 km northwest, about 7 min by car
- Wulfsen 8 km southwest, about 8 min by car
- Geesthacht 14 km northeast, about 14 min by car
- Bardowick 14 km southeast, about 14 min by car
- Wentorf bei Hamburg 16 km north, about 16 min by car
- Reppenstedt 15 km southeast, about 15 min by car
- Seevetal 17 km west, about 17 min by car
- Lüneburg 18 km southeast, about 18 min by car
- Reinbek 18 km north, about 18 min by car
- Adendorf 17 km southeast, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Photo credits
- Winsen Luhe Blick auf das Schloss und St Marien Kirche 2013, Werdersen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 21423 Winsen, Germany - panoramio (2), hh oldman, CC BY 3.0
- Grab Görs Waldfriedhof Winsen kurz vor der Einebnung 30Januar 2019, Andree Werder, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sankt-Georg-Straße 1 Winsen, Ramawl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Postamt Brahmsallee 27-03-2024 Winsen Luhe (1), Andree Werder, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lüneburger Straße Waldfriedhof Winsen, Ramawl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lüneburger Straße 8 Winsen, Ramawl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Postamt Brahmsallee 27-03-2024 Winsen Luhe, Andree Werder, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bahnhofstraße 54 Winsen, Ramawl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21423 Winsen, Germany - panoramio (13), hh oldman, CC BY 3.0
- Friedhofs Kapelle Winsen - panoramio, hh oldman, CC BY 3.0
- Saal des Ahlers Tivoli in Winsen Luhe während des Abbruchs im März 2017, Andree Werder, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bahnhofstraße 15 Winsen, Ramawl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saal des "Ahlers Tivoli" in Winsen Luhe während des Abbruchs im März 2017, Andree Werder, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Von-Somnitz-Ring 4 Winsen, Ramawl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Von-Somnitz-Ring 6 Winsen, Ramawl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bahnhofstraße 7 Winsen, Ramawl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bahnhofstraße winsen Luhe 2014 (2), Werdersen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bahnhofstraße 86 Winsen, Ramawl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Restaurant Im Saal Winsen 15Juni 2013, Werdersen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Heide-Express Station Winsen (Luhe), Gerd Fahrenhorst, CC BY 4.0
- Winsen Bahnhof (Straßenseite) - panoramio, hh oldman, CC BY 3.0
- Hamburg-Pomnik Polaków deportowanych z Powstania Warszawskiego, Erixson at Polish Wikipedia, Public domain
- Pferdebestattung Wulfsen, Archäologisches Museum Hamburg , Germany, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
- NSG LÜ 151 Bahlburger Bruch kl. Tümpel 2, BarbaraJosephine, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ssevk aussen 03, Dirtsc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ilmenau-Feldweg, Observierer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Borghorster Brack, Hämbörger (Olaf Studt), CC BY-SA 3.0
- St.-Marien-Kirche Drennhausen, Malte Jörn Krafft (changes by Rabanus Flavus ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Winsen St.-Marien, Radler59, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Neuapostolische Kirche Winsen - panoramio, hh oldman, CC BY 3.0
- Kirche Stelle II, ClausNe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gestaltung des Haeftlingslagers, Fumaro at German Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.0 de
- OldershausenerHauptstraße15, Malte Jörn Krafft, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Deichkabelstein, Malte Jörn Krafft, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gedenkstein1813, Malte Jörn Krafft, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DenkmalOldershausenerHauptstraße, Malte Jörn Krafft, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NSG Birken Eichenwald bei Sangenstedt Juni 2019 (2), Werdersen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hohes Holz, Malte Jörn Krafft, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lausitz Luftsport- & Techniktage 2013-Hinflug by-RaBoe 0219, © Ra Boe / Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
- NSG Laßbrook, Malte Jörn Krafft, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rethmoorsee, Malte Jörn Krafft, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marschacht-Elbe-1, Dguendel, CC BY 3.0
- Ssevk aussen 07, Dirtsc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pattensen St Gertrud mit Glockenturm, An-d, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Michael-Kirche, Stelle (Landkreis Harburg), Jocian, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gymnasium Winsen, Atlas.edits, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Winsen Marstall-01, Radler59, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, hotteliene, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, hotteliene, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, hotteliene, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Street-level photo, ade, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Street-level photo, hotteliene, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, veloroute_hamburg, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, hotteliene, CC BY-SA 4.0
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