Happy TravellerWelcome to the Hanseatic City of Buxtehude, a charming town located on the Este River in Northern Germany. Buxtehude is a medium-sized town and the second largest municipality in the Stade district, and it’s part of the Hamburg Metropolitan Region. The town is attached to the city’s S-Bahn rapid transit network, making it easy to get around.
Buxtehude has a rich history dating back to the Bronze Age and is home to many significant cultural and historical landmarks. The town is named after its wharf, Hude, which was established in the 10th century. Buxtehude became part of the Prince-Archbishopric of Bremen in the 12th century and was granted full town privileges in 1328.
Today, Buxtehude is a visitor-friendly town that’s known for preserving its cultural and regional heritage. The town boasts a beautiful old town, the main church of Sankt Petri, and the Zwinger, which are great places to visit. The Altes Land adjacent to Buxtehude and the close Elbe River serve as great getaways for a bicycle tour or a long hike. Buxtehude can also be used as a hub for tours to the nearby cities of Hamburg and Bremen.
Buxtehude is home to some major companies, including Airbus S.A.S, Unilever, KID-Systeme GmbH, INTERPANE, and Pioneer Hi-Bred. The town is also known for its annual events, including the Buxtehuder Pistennacht, Pfingstmarkt Neukloster, Altstadtfest, Weinfest, and Christmas market.
If you’re interested in furthering your education, Buxtehude has many options, including Hochschule 21, a private college with a renowned architecture program, Halepaghen Grammar School, a local high school, and Volkshochschule Buxtehude, a community college.
Transportation in Buxtehude is easy thanks to the Hamburg S-Bahn, which serves the stations Buxtehude and Neukloster, and the Bundesstraße 3 and Bundesstraße 73, two federal highways. The town is also planning to connect to the Autobahn 26 once construction continues.
Come visit the charming town of Buxtehude and experience its rich history, cultural landmarks, and welcoming atmosphere. You won’t be disappointed!
