Flottbek

The Flottbek is a small lowland stream that winds its way through the Hamburg districts of Osdorf, Groß Flottbek, and Othmarschen. The name derives from Low German and literally means shallow or flat stream. The waterway originally gave its name to the surrounding settlements. Today the Flottbek runs mostly through pipes or is dry, and it is visible in only a few places, such as at the polo grounds or in Jenischpark. There it feeds small ponds and serves as an overflow for the stormwater drainage system. At the end of its course, it flows into the Elbe next to the Teufelsbrück marina. The Flottbek Valley runs parallel to the northern approach path for the Airbus plant in Finkenwerder.