What does Harburg mean?
What does Harburg mean?
Harburg is a borough of the city of Hamburg, Germany. It is also the name of Harburg quarter in the borough, which used to be the capital of the Harburg district in Lower Saxony. The borough of Harburg lies on the southern banks of the river Elbe and covers parts of the port of Hamburg as well as residential and rural areas.
When did Harburg become part of Hamburg?
In 1927 it was merged with the nearby city of Wilhelmsburg to form the city of Harburg-Wilhelmsburg. Following the Greater Hamburg Act, Harburg was incorporated into the city of Hamburg along with several other independent cities such as Altona.
What was life like in Harburg?
The town of Harburg below with its population of small farmers and handworkers remained dependant on the transactions and alliances of the noble families as the castle shifted from one owner to another which, in some cases, involved the preferred brand of Christianity changing.
Where is Harburg located on the Romantic Road?
Harburg, Germany. Harburg is a pleasant daytime stop on the way south down the Romantic Road. It is located just to the south of Nördlingen and close to the larger settlement of Donauwörth.
