New House of Youth in Hamburg: Modernization and participation!

New House of Youth in Hamburg: Modernization and participation!

There's a lot happening for young people in Hamburg! Two youth houses in the northern district are about to be completely renovated, which will create many new opportunities for young people in the city. NDR reports that these houses not only offer leisure activities, but also advice for young people who are often in difficult family situations.

The Eberhofstieg youth center in Langenhorn will be modernized from spring 2026. Particularly exciting: the closed multi-purpose hall is to be rebuilt, and residents and young people can contribute their ideas for the usage concept. Bettina Schomburg, the district office manager, emphasizes the possibility of implementing suggestions. The preparatory measures will begin in January 2026 - this means that the youth club will have to cease operations at the end of 2025. During the construction period, some offers will take place in the Kiwittsmoor Youth House. Completion of the Eberhofstieg is scheduled for summer 2027.

New building in Barmbek: A central meeting point

Another highlight is the planned new building of the Wittenkamp Youth House in Barmbek-Nord, which is intended to be a real temple of nerves for young people. The laying of the foundation stone, which officially launched the project, attracted prominent guests, including Ksenija Bekeris, the Senator for Schools, Family and Vocational Training, and Dr. Andreas Dressel, Senator for Finance and Districts. Loud Hamburg.de The new building will be modern, sustainable and barrier-free and meet the increased demands on youth leisure facilities.

The Youth House in Barmbek was founded in 2011 and has since been a central contact point for young people with around 80 visitors every day. The active participation of young people was crucial in the planning from the beginning. In the first phase, they worked together with the planning team on the use of space and brought in their favorite places and wishes. A green roof, a wooden facade and a green facade make the building not only attractive but also environmentally friendly.

A look into the future

The youth centers in Hamburg-Nord are intended to offer more than just rooms - they create real meeting places that strengthen the feeling of community. The handover of the Wittenkamp building is scheduled for autumn 2026. This is how it works with the wind, that you can rely on new structures that help young people to find a space for themselves here and to deepen their interests.

Those responsible have shown a good hand with all of these development projects - it will be interesting to see how the new facilities are received and what creative ideas the young people themselves bring in! The future looks promising.