Park Fiction is a small public park in St. Pauli, at Schauermanns Park on Pinnasberg, with open views across the Elbe and Hamburg harbour. Its grassy terraces and palm trees made from plastic give the space an unusual look, while a basketball court adds room to play. Come to sit outside, watch ships or catch the changing light at sunset. It is also a convenient stop between the Fischmarkt and the Landungsbrücken.
A neighbourhood-created park
Park Fiction began as a public art project shaped by a neighbourhood initiative. Residents opposed development plans for the waterfront site, and the area became a public green space instead. The park’s history is part of its character: it was made for local use, and remains a place to sit, spend time outdoors and meet friends.
Terraces, palms and harbour views
The park’s grassy terraces look out over the Elbe and Hamburg harbour. Plastic palm trees give the small space its distinctive appearance, and the basketball court provides a place to play. On warm evenings, people gather here to spend time outside and watch the sun go down behind the ships and harbour cranes.
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Where is Park Fiction?
It is at Schauermanns Park, Pinnasberg 27, in Hamburg’s St. Pauli district, near the Elbe.
What can you see at Park Fiction?
The park has grassy terraces, plastic palm trees and views across the Elbe and Hamburg harbour. There is also a basketball court.
When is a good time to visit Park Fiction?
Sunset is a good time for harbour views as the sun goes down behind the ships and cranes.
Can you walk from Park Fiction to other sights?
The Landungsbrücken and Fischmarkt are nearby and can be reached on foot.
