Wandsbek Quarree

Wandsbek Quarree (branded QUARREE) is a shopping centre in the Wandsbek district of Hamburg, Germany. It is one of the established retail and community hubs of the district, combining retail, gastronomy, leisure, health and civic services under one roof. According to its own centre information, it has been an urban focal point in Hamburg-Wandsbek for more than 38 years and today comprises around 90 shops, a cinema, fitness facilities, restaurants and medical practices. The centre is owned by Union Investment, which acquired it in 2002, and has been operated by the Portuguese company Sonae Sierra since 2015. The centre management team is based on site at Quarree 8-10, 22041 Hamburg. The centre developed in several construction phases. The oldest part, today known as Q II (Quarree 2) between Klappstraße and Hinterm Stern, was built from 1979 to 1982 as a Horten department store. The current Q I (Quarree 1) between Schünemannstieg, Quarree and Klappstraße followed in 1988, and in the same year the former Horten property was acquired and integrated into the new shopping complex as Q II. In 2000 a special bridge construction allowed a multiplex cinema to be installed on the roof of Q I. In 2010 the centre was extended by a further 7,500 m² towards Wandsbeker Marktstraße. The listed former Karstadt building at Wandsbeker Markt, closed in 2023, is to become part of the shopping centre; construction began in December 2023 and is expected to be completed in 2027. The Quarree positions itself not only as a shopping destination but as a district centre and neighbourhood meeting place. Its service offering includes a blood donation service, a kindergarten, the Northern Business School, cleaning, tailoring and key-cutting services, as well as a broad range of medical practices and pharmacies in and around the centre. The tenant mix spans everyday retail (including Aldi), fashion and footwear, health and beauty (such as Douglas and Fielmann), gastronomy, and specialty shops. The centre hosts regular events and promotions, including open shopping Sundays, a Fun Day, back-to-school activities and new store openings. The catchment area of the centre covers the centre of Hamburg-Wandsbek and neighbouring districts such as Hamm, Horn and Eilbek, with around 460,000 residents. About 40,000 people visit the Quarree daily, including local residents and visitors from outside Hamburg. The centre is located at Wandsbek Markt, a major public transport hub, and further urban development is planned in the immediate vicinity.

The Wandsbek Quarree shopping centre in Hamburg-Wandsbek developed in several construction phases. The oldest part, today known as Q II (Quarree 2) between Klappstraße and Hinterm Stern, was built from 1979 to 1982 as a Horten department store. The current Q I (Quarree 1) between Schünemannstieg, Quarree and Klappstraße followed in 1988. In the same year, the existing Horten property was acquired and integrated into the new shopping complex as Q II. In 2000, a special bridge construction made it possible to install a multiplex cinema on the roof of Q I. In 2010, the shopping centre was extended by a further 7,500 m² towards Wandsbeker Marktstraße. The listed former Karstadt building at Wandsbeker Markt, which closed in 2023, is to become part of the shopping centre; construction work began in December 2023 and is expected to be completed in 2027. Union Investment has been the owner since 2002, and the Portuguese company Sonae Sierra has been the operator since 2015. According to the centre's own information, the QUARREE has been an urban focal point in Hamburg-Wandsbek for more than 38 years, with around 90 shops, diverse leisure offerings and a strong connection to the neighbourhood. The centre management team is responsible for cleanliness, safety, decoration, events and a pleasant atmosphere. The catchment area of the shopping centre covers the centre of Hamburg-Wandsbek and neighbouring districts such as Hamm, Horn and Eilbek, with around 460,000 residents. About 40,000 people visit the Quarree daily, including local residents and people travelling to Hamburg from outside.

• 2023

  The listed former Karstadt building at Wandsbeker Markt closes; construction work to integrate it into the shopping centre begins in December.

• 2015

  Sonae Sierra becomes operator of the centre.

• 2010

  The shopping centre is extended by a further 7,500 m² towards Wandsbeker Marktstraße.

• 2002

  Union Investment becomes owner of the Quarree Wandsbek.

• 2000

  A special bridge construction allows a multiplex cinema to be installed on the roof of Q I.

• 1988

  Construction of today's Q I; the existing Horten property is acquired and integrated as Q II.

• 1982

  Completion of the Horten department store building (today Q II).

• 1979

  Construction of the oldest part (today Q II) as a Horten department store begins.

• Completion of the construction work to integrate the former Karstadt building is expected.

A neighbourhood shopping centre and district meeting place in Hamburg-Wandsbek, combining retail, leisure, health and everyday services under one roof.

• Retail shops (around 90)

• Multiplex cinema

• Fitness facilities

• Gastronomy

• Medical practices and pharmacies

• Kindergarten (Fröbel-Kindergarten)

• Northern Business School

• Blood donation service

• Everyday services (cleaning, tailoring, key cutting, parcel shops, lockers, wheelchair rental)

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