The housing estate at Elmenhorststraße 3, comprising nine one- to three-room flats (built in 1989), is situated in the Altona-Altstadt district. This neighbourhood, with a population of around 29,000 in the Altona district, was largely destroyed during the Second World War. Nevertheless, there are also historic buildings here, foremost among them the St Trinitatis Church with its history stretching back more than 350 years. The Altona Jewish Cemetery, established in 1611, is situated in the neighbourhood. The Altonaer Balkon offers an impressive view of the River Elbe. Altona Town Hall, opened in 1898 with its late-Classical façade, is very popular, and not just with wedding couples. During the summer months, the inner courtyard is used for open-air cinema screenings. The fish market also forms part of Altona’s Old Town (and not St Pauli, as many believe). Thanks to market criers such as ‘Aale-Dieter’, the market attracts locals and tourists alike every Sunday morning. The district also has plenty to offer in terms of culture, including the First Stage Theatre and the Children’s Theatre on Max-Brauer-Allee. Haus Drei plays an important role in the neighbourhood’s community life, offering climbing activities, open workshops and a children’s cinema. With Altona railway station and numerous bus routes, the neighbourhood is perfectly connected to the public transport network.