Blankenese Shipwrecks
Remnants of an exploded schooner and wrecked submarines form a breakwater at Falkensteiner Ufer, visible at low tide, protecting the shore.

📜 Historic shipwrecks form a unique breakwater at Falkensteiner Ufer in Hamburg. 🔍 Remnants of an exploded schooner and wrecked submarines, including the 1926 Finnish schooner Polstjernan and the 1975 barge Uwe, are visible. # Why Go 🌊 Explore remnants of old vessels and witness mystical shipwrecks at low tide 🚶 Walk up to the wrecks and enjoy a scenic walk along the Elbe beach 📸 Unique photo opportunities # Why Avoid ⚠️ Swimming in the Elbe is extremely dangerous due to strong currents and steep drop-offs 🚢 Heavy shipping traffic creates dangerous suction currents and waves # Tips 🚶 Easily reachable via Hamburg public transport (S-Bahn line 1 to Blankenese) 🕒 Best visited at low tide 📍 Wrecks are about 300 meters past the lighthouse

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