The towers and the walls with their pinnacles and the closed gate symbolized the determination of the town to defend itself. During the centuries the towers, walls, pinnacles and symbols of the coat of arms of Hamburg changed several times, without changing in character. Even now the coat of arms is protected and can only be used under specific circumstances. Bergedorf by Rob Raeside Bergedorf was a district of Hamburg . It was annexed by Lubeck in 1420, and belonged to Hamburg since 1868, becoming part of this town in 1937.
Flag is green over white.