Smallest Cities in Hamburg

Top 67 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Hamburg

1 Hammerbrook 5,069
2 HafenCity 5,803
3 Duvenstedt 5,911
4 Borgfelde 6,773
6 Nienstedten 7,062
7 Sternschanze 7,965
8 Sülldorf 9,430
9 Groß Borstel 9,642
10 Kirchwerder 10,218
11 Bergstedt 10,798
12 St. Georg 10,814
13 Groß Flottbek 11,076
14 Wellingsbüttel 11,185
15 Rothenburgsort 11,236
16 Finkenwerder 11,702
17 Neustadt 12,689
18 Alsterdorf 13,271
19 Fuhlsbüttel 13,348
20 Hoheluft-West 13,435
21 Blankenese 13,487
22 Marienthal 13,846
23 Ohlsdorf 14,942
24 Rissen 16,429
25 Othmarschen 16,528
26 Hausbruch 16,927
27 Dulsberg 17,002
28 Rotherbaum 17,114
29 Harvestehude 17,666
30 Hummelsbüttel 18,680
31 Steilshoop 19,842
32 Volksdorf 20,508
33 St. Pauli 21,902
34 Eilbek 22,849
35 Hoheluft-Ost 23,116
36 Stellingen 23,472
37 Sasel 24,457
38 Poppenbüttel 24,644
39 Eppendorf 24,806
40 Eißendorf 24,863
41 Altona-Nord 25,802
42 Osdorf 26,601
43 Neugraben-Fischbek 28,991
44 Altona-Altstadt 29,455
45 Schnelsen 30,100
46 Eidelstedt 35,078
47 Barmbek-Süd 35,880
48 Ottensen 35,925
49 Lurup 37,755
50 Horn 37,903
51 Hamm 37,989
52 Farmsen-Berne 38,651
53 Wandsbek 38,706
54 Barmbek-Nord 40,261
55 Niendorf 40,906
56 Langenhorn 46,272
57 Wilhelmsburg 53,064
58 Winterhude 56,382
59 Billstedt 71,077
60 Rahlstedt 95,688
61 Bergedorf 129,111
62 Harburg 174,369
63 Eimsbüttel 258,865
64 Altona 261,213
65 Hamburg-Mitte 301,550
66 Hamburg-Nord 302,242
67 Hamburg 1,862,565

The smallest cities in Hamburg (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Hammerbrook has a population of just 5,069. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,069 residents, Hammerbrook is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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