When we started doing research on where to live in Hamburg, my MIL had suggested Buxtehude. I found some information on the internet and instantly fell in love with what I read. I was very eager to visit the city and experience it first-hand for myself, so we planned a weekend trip for the end of February.
Matthias and I found it to be a very charming town, considering that it was a rainy a day, but we both agreed that it would never have the same elegance, richness and beauty as Regensburg. But it was perfect for raising a family. Here are some of the pictures that we took.
Local restaurant that's on our list to try. My MIL raved about it.
A small canal runs through the city center (Altstadt).
There is plenty of shopping and restaurants for the tourist.
One of the main streets with the Rathaus at the end of the block.
The Rathaus
Typical architecture in the downtown area. Some buildings date back to the 1500's.
St. Petri Church
Just behind the church is the Primus Weinbar Restaurant.
Buxtehude has a wine festival each year, but dates are not known at the moment.
Buxtehude has a wine festival each year, but dates are not known at the moment.
Buxtehude is known as "The Fairytale Capital" of the world. The Grimm Brothers wrote many tales situated in Buxtehude, like "The Hare and the Hedgehog" (and many others that I'm not familiar with yet). There are some people who actually believe that Buxtehude doesn't really exist at all. Hence, the German proverb "... nach Buxtehude jagen", which means sending someone too far.
We'll post information and pictures on this site as we discover more things about Buxtehude. So check back in from time to time. You can read more about Buxtehude here (English), and if you're fluent in German, you can check out their official website here (German only).
Take care,
R&M
2 comments:
Hi there,
I have just been reading your blog and was very interested in the fact that you're living in Buxtehude and giving birth in August. My husband and I are from Australia and have also moved to a suburb close to Buxtehude this year. I am also due to have my first baby in August and I am trying to choose whether to go to Buxtehude or Harburg hospital. I would be really interested in talking to you. My email address is joannematthew@hotmail.com
Cheers,
Jo
Rosa, man, have I been out of it. I am just catching up after my drama. Hamburg? I lived there 9 years. I know just about everything there is about the area. Seriously, I lived south of the Elbe in Geesthacht, which is near Winsen Luhe, and in two other places in Hamburg, in Winterhude and in Blankenese.
One of my very closest friends (I would be her partner if we still lived there) owns the cafe Suesse Suende in Buxtehude. Her name is Tanja -- go in and tell her that you know me and she can give you tons of help.
Where are you now? You can email me thru my website and I will share everything I can about Hamburg.
Jo, I would choose Buxtehude over Harburg.
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