Borstel-Hohenraden: History and Transport

Borstel-Hohenraden can be understood through its history and transport links. The wider travel destination of Pinneberg adds its own nature, leisure and cultural themes to these local points of reference. If you are looking for a hotel, it helps to consider information about the town and Pinneberg separately.

The history of Borstel and Hohenraden

Borstel was first documented in 1388 under the name Borstele. The first recorded mention of Hohenraden dates from 1638; the two dates are 250 years apart. In 1988, the municipality celebrated the 600th anniversary of Borstel’s first mention. The town’s timeline is therefore centred on two separate first mentions and a later anniversary.

Road and bus connections

State road 76 runs through the municipality of Borstel-Hohenraden. It connects the town with Pinneberg and Quickborn, as well as with the Hamburg–Kiel and Hamburg–Itzehoe motorways. If you are planning to travel by car, check current traffic conditions and possible diversions before setting out.

Bus 594 serves stops in both parts of the municipality, including Borstel and Hohenraden. The route runs via Pinneberg station and along the Norderstedt–Quickborn–Pinneberg–Wedel corridor. The timetable is valid from 14 December 2025 to 12 December 2026; check the current version before travelling. The road and bus provide different points of reference for planning: the state road connects the town with the places and motorways mentioned, while Bus 594 serves stops in both parts of the municipality.

Pinneberg as the wider travel destination

Within the wider travel destination of Pinneberg, Pinneberger Fahlt is a woodland area and local recreation area in Pinneberg Municipal Forest. It is used for walking, jogging and sports activities. Drosteipark lies directly behind Pinneberg town centre and offers walking paths as well as opportunities for sport and exercise. The two places therefore differ in their described character: Fahlt is a woodland area, while Drosteipark is a park behind the town centre.

The tree park in Pinneberg is a park featuring the 26 “Trees of the Year”. The idea was conceived as part of the International Garden Show igs Hamburg 2013, in the Pinneberger Baumschulland exhibition area. Also within the wider travel destination of Pinneberg is Cablesport Arena Pinneberg, a cable park on a lake for water skiing and wakeboarding. The operating season and prices may change, so check the current information before planning your visit.

Pinneberg’s cultural offerings include the Drostei, the cultural centre of Pinneberg district, with exhibitions, concerts and literary events. A separate thematic focus is the nursery industry: Pinneberg Tree Nursery Museum is the only museum in the German-speaking world dedicated to this subject. Pinneberg’s offerings thus range from woodland, parks and water sports to culture and the history of tree nurseries.

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