Eppendorf: Eppendorfer Mühlenteich

Eppendorfer Mühlenteich is the clearest local landscape element in this part of Eppendorf. Water and the spaces immediately around it influence routes, views and the amount of openness between the surrounding streets, giving this micro-area a character that differs from drier and more densely built parts of the district. Treating Eppendorfer Mühlenteich separately helps bring the waterside setting and its everyday recreational value into the description. Eppendorfer Landstraße and Eppendorfer Baum form lively local axes with boutiques, cafés, restaurants and everyday services, while side streets are quieter and often lined with ornate Wilhelminian façades. The Alster, Tarpenbek and connecting canals create a strong relationship with water; paths through Hayns Park and along the river are central recreational routes. Eppendorf’s special quality is the combination of polished architecture, active local commerce, medical importance and unusually attractive access to the Alster landscape.