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Abendliche Schiffsfahrten der ATG


Dinner on a boat trip
Alstertouristik GmbH
Anleger Jungfernstieg
Hamburg 20354
Germany
+49 40 35 7424
http://www.alstertouristik.de
This dinner cruise is a fabulous choice for those who'd enjoy combining a nice long cruise on board an Alster steamer with a good meal. The ship departs at 7pm from the Jungfernstieg berth. Your captain will take you on a tour of the Alster and its lovely canals for about four hours, while you can sit back and enjoy the steady change of scenery. There is a large, varied buffet on board offering a good spread of great hot and cold dishes, to which you can help yourself throughout the journey. It is necessary to book tickets for this special Alster experience in advance (Tel:+49 40 3374 2419).

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Alster-Rundfahrten


Comfortable boat trips on the Alster
Alstertouristik GmbH
Anleger Jungfernstieg
Hamburg, Hamburg 20354
Germany
+49 (0)40 357 4240
http://www.alstertouristik.de
The Alstertourism company's 'White Fleet' runs daily tours of the city by boat. There is a large choice of tours with a range of special features for different interests - musical tours of the Alster lake, culinary tours and readings on board. You can also visit Hamburg's ponds and canals with smaller boats, or enjoy a romantic tour at dusk, when all the lights are turned on. The classic roundtrip takes about 50 minutes and shows you Hamburg's church towers, the Alsterpark and the beautiful villas on the shores of the Alster while you pass lots of canoes, sailing and rowing boats. It's DEM 16 (EUR 8) for adults and for children up to 16 years of age DEM 8 (EUR 4).

Review © 2007, Wcities
Alster-Rundfahrten photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Alsterdampfer 'St.Georg'


Nostalgic steamer tour of the Alster
Meyerstrasse 26
Alsterdampfschiffahrt Verein e.V.
Hamburg, Hamburg 21075
Germany
+49 (0)40 792 2599
http://www.alsterdampfer.de
The old steamer St.Georg is already more than one hundred years old. It was built in Hamburg in 1876 and served as a regular Alster ship until 1939. After it was renovated and fitted with a new steam engine in 1994, the Alstertourism company has given it scheduled tours again - just like in the old days. So you can go on a nostalgic trip round the inner and outer Alster lakes.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Alsterdampfer 'St.Georg' photo by Judith HH
Photo: Judith HH
 

 
Alsterkreuzfahrt


An Alster cruise with nine stops
Alstertouristik GmbH
Alstertouristik GmbH
Hamburg, Hamburg 20354
Germany
+49 (0)40 357 4240
http://www.alstertouristik.de
The Alster cruise starts at the Jungfernstieg berth. Boats leave every hour between April and October. Since there are nine stops altogether, you can combine the trip with a bicycle tour or get off somewhere to take a walk or visit one of Hamburg's sights. This flexible system enables you to design a suitable route for yourself. You can also take your bicycle on board for a small extra charge. Alternatively, you can just book and enjoy the full cruise, which takes about an hour.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Alsterkreuzfahrt photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Anleger Jungfernstieg


River's Edge
Jungfernstieg 16-20
Hamburg 20354
Germany
http://www.hamburg-jungfernsti...
This promenade on the banks of the River Elbe dates back to 1235, and is a Hamburg landmark not to be missed. Free evening concerts grace the promenade at night, and guided tours are available during the day. Take a long walk and enjoy the beautiful view; keep an eye out for the Hamburg Chess Club which frequents the promenade.

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Charterboote Harald Glitscher


For private and business related parties
Bei Den Sankt-Pauli-Landungsbrücken 6
Hamburg 20459
Germany
At Harald Glitscher´s company you can charter launch boats for private or business related parties on the water. The scenery changes constantly while the ship slides through the Alster canals or along the river Elbe, which creates a pleasant cruise-like atmosphere for your celebration. You can discuss your ideas and the desired route with your captain. Additional cuisine or musical entertainment on board are provided on request. This service does, of course, include extra charges.

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Dampfer 'Schaarhörn'


Old steamer
Norderelbstraße
Hamburg, Hamburg 20457
Germany
+49 (0)4101 6 8768
http://www.schaarhoern.de
The old steamer Schaarhörn is a beautiful piece of history. It was built in 1908 and fitted with two steam engines and two propellers, to serve as one of Hamburg´s state yachts. The stylish interior of the lounge was created in art nouveau (Jugendstil) style. Almost one hundred years later, smoke still comes from the ship's chimney and you can join one of its journeys or charter the whole ship. It is located at Norderelbstraße in Hamburg´s port, which is best reached from the north via the old St.Pauli Elbtunnel. You can also take the metro to Veddel and then take bus 156 from the south of the city. Please call and make an appointment

Review © 2007, Wcities
Dampfer 'Schaarhörn' photo by Stephan Struck
Photo: Stephan Struck
Dampfer 'Schaarhörn' photo by A T Goodyear
Photo: A T Goodyear
 

 
Dämmertörn


Tour of the Alster at dusk
Alstertouristik GmbH
Anleger Jungfernstieg
Hamburg, Hamburg 20354
Germany
+49 (0)40 35 7424
http://www.alstertouristik.de
Between May and October you can experience a particularly romantic 2 hour boat trip on the Alster. Every night at 8pm the ship sets out on the "dusk tour" from the Jungfernstieg berth. You can enjoy the pleasant evening atmosphere in Harvestehude, one of Hamburg´s most beautiful neighbourhoods with lots of villas and park-like gardens. While the ship takes you through the canals, thousands of city lights are reflected by the water. Among the highlights of the tour are the illuminated bridges you pass. There is a drink included in the ticket price. It's DEM 26 (EUR 13) for adults. For children up to 16 years of age, it costs DEM 13 (EUR 6.5).

Review © 2007, Wcities
Dämmertörn photo by ellr
Photo: ellr
 

 
Eichtal Park


Rectangular park on the Wandse
Ahrensburger Strasse 14a
Hamburg, Hamburg 22041
Germany
+49 (0)40 656 0913
This park in the Wandsbek district has a long history. Once a company owner from Hamburg planted oaks here, because he needed the oak bark to tan skins for his leather products. That was back in the 18th Century - in the meantime the formerly privately owned park, which used to be part of the Wandsbek estate, has become public greens. Its ponds are maintained, supplied and fished by local angling societies. The Alster bicycle trail also leads through this quiet and picturesque landscape along the Wandse brook. You can get some rest from the daily strain here and look at typical marsh and aquatic plants. A little bit further east there is a schoolgarden and a special botanic garden near Eichtalpark. The first has been designed systematically and shows bushes and flowers, as well as aquatic, poisonous and medicinal plants. The latter also has a lot of very interesting plants and information on them.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Eichtal Park photo by Alexander Meins
Photo: Alexander Meins
Eichtal Park photo by joehi
Photo: joehi
Eichtal Park photo by joehi
Photo: joehi
 

 
Elbe- und Hafenfahrten mit Kapitän Prüsse


Launch boat charter for port and river tours
Övelgönner Straße
Hamburg, Hamburg 20257
Germany
+49 (0)40 31 3130
http://www.kapitaen-pruesse.de
At Prüsse shipowners you can charter comfortable, weather-proof launch boats. They are a good way to explore the warehouse complex at Speicherstadt or Hamburg´s port, for example. While for some it's exciting just to pass by the giant freighters in such a little boat, others get a wanderlust. But the choice of destinations is not restricted to these two options alone. You can also go to places on the upper or lower parts of the Elbe. The company offers additional musical entertainment and cuisine on board, and the captains can always tell you a lot about the scenery. Prices per hour are - the launch boat for 100 people costs EUR 100 + 7% tax; the launch boat with 130 seats costs EUR 150 + 7% tax.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Elbe- und Hafenfahrten mit Kapitän Prüsse photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Elbreederei Abicht


Boat charter and tours
Bei den Sankt-Pauli-Landungsbrücken 1
Hamburg, Hamburg 20359
Germany
+49 (0)40 31 3607
http://www.abicht.de
The ship owners Rainer Abicht GmbH are located at Landungsbrücken. You can make charter arrangements with the company; they have various types of ships for private or business-related occasions. Abicht offers tours of the river Elbe on board its Mississippi steam boat "Louisiana Star", for example. The ship has been designed in accordance with the original American Southern States steamboats with a big red paddle wheels and imitation black chimneys, and it seats up to 500 passengers. You can even celebrate your wedding or have parties or conferences on launch boats and the company's fast modern yachts. The Abicht team will help you realize your plans and also offers its own party service for suitable cuisine on board - call +49 40 3178 2222 for information.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Elbreederei Abicht photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Fleet-, Teich-, und Kanalfahrten der ATG


A boat trip through Hamburg's ponds
Alstertouristik GmbH
Alstertouristik GmbH
Hamburg, Hamburg 20354
Germany
+49 (0)40 357 4240
http://www.alstertouristik.de
Once a week between May and October, the Alstertourism company offers a special boat tour of Hamburg's most beautiful ponds. All the ponds are located around and connected to the Alster. Among them are the Kuhmühlenteich behind Mundsburg canal, the Feenteich ('fairy pond') at Uhlenhorst, and the round-shaped Rondeelteich. The three-hour trip also takes you to the lake at Stadtpark, which can be reached via the Goldbek canal. The comfortable tour shows some pretty aspects of the city from an unusual perspective. In addition, you can get anything from breakfast to a hot lunch on board the ship.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Fleet-, Teich-, und Kanalfahrten der ATG photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Fleetfahrten


Canals by boat
Alstertouristik GmbH
Anleger Jungfernstieg
Hamburg, Hamburg 20354
Germany
+49 (0)40 35 7424
http://www.alstertouristik.de
This tour of Hamburg's Fleete, the canals, takes you to the warehouse complex at Speicherstadt by boat. You can often smell the goods stored here, such as coffee, tea, and tobacco. The tour starts and ends at the Jungfernstieg berth and takes approximately 2 hours. You pass the Alsterarkaden with its many swans and ducks on the way to the first sluice at the town hall. Later on, another sluice, the Schaartorschleuse, takes you to the river Elbe at Hamburg's port. From there the trip goes on towards the Speicherstadt. For adults,(EUR 15) for children up to 16 years of age(EUR 7,50).

Review © 2007, Wcities
Fleetfahrten photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Gondelfahrten


A gondola tour of Hamburg
Bismarckstraße 14
Hamburg, Hamburg 20253
Germany
+49 (0)40 490 0934
http://www.diegondel.de/
If it's true that Hamburg has more bridges than Venice, then a gondola tour is definitely called for. Ina Mierig is a gondolier in Hamburg. She offers tours through the city's canals in an original Venetian gondola. Customers can plan the route themselves and if it is not enough to snuggle up to your beloved, you can take some musicians on board for romantic entertainment-the gondola sits up to six people. In addition, Mrs Mierig also treats you to lovely Italian antipasti and a bottle of prosecco upon request.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Harbour


The heart of Hamburg
Alsterallee
Hamburg, Hamburg 22397
Germany
+49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Touristen Information)
Hamburg's harbour, often referred to as the 'gateway to the world', has expanded a great deal since its founding, prior to the 12th century. If the Alster is the soul of the city, then the harbour, pulsating the energy that drives the city, is its heart. Hamburg is one of the world's largest sea ports - approximately 12,000 ships dock here annually and with the volume of traffic reaching over 71 million tonnes, it is clearly one of the largest industrial areas in Europe. The harbour covers about 75 square kilometres and takes up almost one tenth of the city's total area. 400 kilometres of railway track connect it to trade routes and it has access to several million square metres of warehouse and open-air storage. The industrialisation of transportation by sea introduced the use of containers (the container terminal is one of the largest complexes in the harbour), however, traces of the olden practices still remain in some of the buildings in the Speicherstadt district. The Landungsbrücken, the Old Elbe Tunnel and one of the city's major landmarks, the Köhlbrandt bridge are all eye-catching symbols of the old harbour. The early 1990s saw the conversion of the formerly derelict Kehrwiederspitze area, which lies in the centre into a modern residential and business district. Several tours of the harbour take place in many areas of the port daily, departing from the Landungsbrücken.

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Harbour photo by Nina Scheel
Photo: Nina Scheel
Harbour photo by Bas Zapf
Photo: Bas Zapf
Harbour photo by Jesus Presley, Cologne
Photo: Jesus Presley, Cologne
Harbour photo by Mark Michaelis
Photo: Mark Michaelis
Harbour photo by Max Reiser
Photo: Max Reiser
Harbour photo by Gerd Evermann
Photo: Gerd Evermann
Harbour photo by Björn West
Photo: Björn West
Harbour photo by gin_able
Photo: gin_able
Harbour photo by Dirk Heuer
Photo: Dirk Heuer
Harbour photo by Andreas Heye
Photo: Andreas Heye
Harbour photo by midnightingale
Photo: midnightingale
 

 
Hayns Park


City park with boat hire
Eppendorfer Landstraße 148
Hamburg, Hamburg 20251
Germany
+49 (0)40 47 6207
Located on the Alster, Hayn´s Park combines the three neighbourhoods of Winterhude, Eppendorf and Borstel. The deputy mayor and senator, Max Theodor Hayn used to have his country seat here. Today a lot of people like to go for a pleasant walk or relax on the public lawns. Two bridges connect the parts of the park, which reaches the mill pond area (Mühlenteich) at its northeastern outskirts. You can hire a boat here and view Hayn's Park from the water while getting some exercise. Afterwards there are nice restaurants to go to and have a meal, like Zur Alten Mühle, for example.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Hayns Park photo by Arndt Boris Fahr
Photo: Arndt Boris Fahr
 

 
Herrengrabenfleet


Medieval line of defence
City-Hof-Passage
Hamburg, Hamburg 20095
Germany
+49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen)
Many of Hamburg's pretty canals were originally dug as a line of defence for the city. Built between 1475-1558, the new ditches were deeper and wider than the 13th and 14th century versions. In 1499, the Herrengrabenfleet (named after local councillors) was dug between Stadthausbrücke and Baumwall, parallel to today's Alsterfleet, to serve as a western defence ditch. In 1547 it was extended by building the Bleichenfleet. It was bridged by the Herrengrabenbrücke in the 1950s, although the nearby Pulverturmsbrücke is prettier.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Herrengrabenfleet photo by Rainer Fritz
Photo: Rainer Fritz
Herrengrabenfleet photo by Peter Braun
Photo: Peter Braun
Herrengrabenfleet photo by Klauspeter Niekamp
Photo: Klauspeter Niekamp
 

 
Kanal-Fahrten


A different view of the city
Alstertouristik GmbH
Anleger Jungfernstieg
Hamburg, Hamburg 20354
Germany
+49 (0)40 35 7424
http://www.alstertouristik.de
A boat trip through Hamburg's many canals provides passengers with a view of the city not seen on foot. The tour of the canals comfortably takes you past luxurious villas with beautiful gardens and shows you townhouses of various architectural styles and eras near the water. In the summer, some of the passages are narrowed by thick vegetation along the shores. Throughout the two-hour tour you can look at the city from some interesting perspectives. Upon request, the knowledgeable captains provide information on particularly interesting buildings and historic events. The daily tours of the canals take place from Apr-Oct. It's (EUR 13) for adults and for children up to 16 years of age, it costs(EUR 6.50).

Review © 2007, Wcities
Kanal-Fahrten photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Kanufahren


Canoeing in Hamburg
Hamburger Kanu-Verband
Allermöher Deich 36
Hamburg 21037
Germany
+49 40 737 5560
With a long stretch of coast, dozens of rivers, canals and the Outer Alster lake, Hamburg is a paradise for water-sport lovers. The city has 25 official canoe clubs alone, all of which are members of the Hamburg Canoe Association. Those who fancy taking to the water can obtain information from the Canoe Association who will be happy to put you in touch with a canoe hire company. You will be given a plan of the canals, as even experienced canoeists can easily lose their way on Hamburg's 130km of waterways. There are hourly rates for canoe hire.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Kanufahren photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Lake Alster


The soul of Hamburg
Anleger Jungfernstieg
ATG Alster-Touristik GmbH
Hamburg, Hamburg 20354
Germany
+49 (0)40 35 7424 x0
http://www.alstertouristik.de/
If the harbour is the heart of Hamburg, then the Alster is its soul. Created by damming a tributary of the River Elbe in the 13th century, the lake is now an integral part of the cityscape and lends Hamburg its inimitable atmosphere. The Außenalster (Outer Alster) covers an area of 160 hectares and is almost entirely surrounded by parks and trees. The 18-hectare Binnenalster (Inner Alster) was separated from the Outer Alster in the 17th century and is flanked by three promenades: the Ballindamm, Jungfernstieg and Neuer Jungfernstieg.

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Lake Alster photo by Max
Photo: Max
Lake Alster photo by Johann-Nikolaus Andreae
Photo: Johann-Nikolaus Andreae
Lake Alster photo by simon christoph
Photo: simon christoph
Lake Alster photo by Johann-Nikolaus Andreae
Photo: Johann-Nikolaus Andreae
Lake Alster photo by Nils Wenzel
Photo: Nils Wenzel
Lake Alster photo by Dina Basuki
Photo: Dina Basuki
Lake Alster photo by Matt Toynbee
Photo: Matt Toynbee
Lake Alster photo by yingtang1
Photo: yingtang1
Lake Alster photo by Dan Knudsen
Photo: Dan Knudsen
Lake Alster photo by Nigel Judson
Photo: Nigel Judson
Lake Alster photo by luisa.muenter
Photo: luisa.muenter
Lake Alster photo by Sergio Cobos Alvarez
Photo: Sergio Cobos Alvarez
Lake Alster photo by Daniel Lewington
Photo: Daniel Lewington
Lake Alster photo by Felix Heitmann
Photo: Felix Heitmann
Lake Alster photo by simistef
Photo: simistef
 

 
Literarische Tour der ATG


Texts from three centuries
Alstertouristik GmbH
Alstertouristik GmbH
Hamburg, Hamburg 20354
Germany
+49 (0)40 357 4240
http://www.alstertouristik.de
The Alster teaches us to be sociable-that is the motto of this literary boat tour of the lake, which takes place on the first Sunday of each month. It is particularly nice for those interested in literature based on Hamburg. Volker Roggenkamp leads you through the two-hour programme on board, where bookseller Walter Hochhut reads texts dating from the last three centuries. The tour is a pleasant way to spend a Sunday morning with an excellent view over the water and some nice entertainment. A drink is included in the ticket price.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Literarische Tour der ATG photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Mönchsteich


Bathing lake near Hamburg
Großensee/Mönchsteich
Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein 22946
Germany
+49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen)
The relatively large Mönchsteich (monk´s pond) is located near the Großensee. It is up to 6 feet deep in some places, but ideal for non-swimmers in the shallow area near the shores. There is hardly a breeze on the lake since it is surrounded by forest. You may have open fires on the beach here, so if you can´t afford a trip to Sweden, you might as well come here instead and bring your camping equipment. There is also a little restaurant on the lake´s south eastern shore. The Mönchsteich is a nice destination for a day trip and a break from the noisy city. It is just half an hour away from Hamburg´s city centre. Take the S4 to Rahlstedt, then Bus 364 and get off at Mönchsteich.

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Niederelbe-Tour


A boat trip to Hamburg's orchard
Sankt Pauli Fischmarkt 28
St. Pauli Fischmarkt 28
Hamburg, Hamburg 22767
Germany
+49 (0)40 311 7070
http://hadag.de
Every weekend from April to October, there is a romantic boat trip to Hamburg's giant 'orchard' at Altes Land south of the city. The region is particularly beautiful both when the trees are in blossom and during the harvest season. You board and depart from the Landungsbrücken or join the journey later from one of the stops along the Elbe. Lühe on the other side of the Elbe is the final destination. You can see beautiful Elbe villas and parks on the way, as well as old steamers and sailing ships at Övelgönne´s museum harbour, and you can also witness the ship being welcomed into Schulau. The Landungsbrücken-Lühe-Landungbrücken tour costs EUR 11. A single tour is 50% of full price. Children get 50% off the full price. Departures from Landungsbrücken are at 10:30a and 2:30p. Arrival at Lühe is at noon and 4p. Departures from Lühe are at 12:15p and 5p. Arrival at Landungsbrücken is at 1:45p and 6:30p.

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Nikolaifleet


A piece of old Hamburg
Ost-West-Straße
Hamburg, Hamburg 20459
Germany
+49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen)
Nikolaifleet used to be an integral part of the city fortifications in the 13-15th century. When, in the 16th century, ship roads were developed near the entrance of Alster harbour, they were built with parts of the fortifications and made Nikolaifleet the predecessor of the inland port. In the 19th century, the canal was still referred to as the Lower Alster, but the Alsterfleet has meanwhile taken over the function as a drainage canal from Lake Alster to the inland port. The hustle and bustle of the old days is long gone, when hundreds of ships lay side by side in the harbour and tonnes of goods were offloaded with cable winches. Old Hamburg has become very quiet. The nearby Trostbrücke is well worth a visit.

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Nikolaifleet photo by Sabine Steinmüller
Photo: Sabine Steinmüller
Nikolaifleet photo by Alex Paul Brandes
Photo: Alex Paul Brandes
Nikolaifleet photo by johannes_w
Photo: johannes_w
Nikolaifleet photo by tim_t0665
Photo: tim_t0665
Nikolaifleet photo by doris
Photo: doris
 

 
Nord-Ostsee-Kanalfahrt


Day-trip from Hamburg to Kiel by ship
Sankt Pauli Fischmarkt 28
St. Pauli Fischmarkt 28
Hamburg, Hamburg 22767
Germany
+49 (0)40 311 7070
http://hadag.de
At the beginning or end of this summertime day trip on the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal you can visit Schleswig-Holstein´s capital, the city of Kiel. The "Warsteiner Queen" takes you along the world´s busiest canal, which has linked the North Sea and the Baltic Sea for more than one hundred years. You pass a lot of big ships taking this "short-cut" on your comfortable journey. There are also impressive bridges and lots of little ferry crossings along the route of this 12 hour trip to either Kiel or Hamburg. You can take a train to Kiel in the morning and start your boat tour from there, or go to Kiel by boat and take a night train back to Hamburg. The train journey takes one hour and 15 minutes and is included in the ticket price. It's DEM 72 (EUR 36) for adults and DEM 39 (EUR 19,5) for children. The tour departs at 7:30a from Landungsbrücke 2, arrives Kiel at 7:30p, departs Kiel railway station at 8:24p, arrives at Hamburg main station at 9:39p. Or Hamburg main station at 8:15a, Kiel station at 9:23a, Kiel Bollhornkai (harbour) at 9:50a, and Landungsbrücke 2 Hamburg at 9:30p. Please check train times, as they are subject to change!

Review © 2007, Wcities
Nord-Ostsee-Kanalfahrt photo by eiderfischer
Photo: eiderfischer
 

 
Rantzauer See


An idyllic lake with boat hire
Waldstraße
Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein 25355
Germany
+49 (0)4123 9 0560
Barmstedt is a popular recreational area in the north of Hamburg. The Rantzauer lake is one of the main attractions, and you can take long walks here. The castle island of Rantzau and the buildings on its premises are one of Schleswig-Holstein´s cultural monuments. There is a café at the castle´s former prison, where you can enjoy excellent waffles-perhaps the best ones in the entire region. You can also hire pedalos here. Moreover, there is a miniature golf course, a rhododendron park and an artificial wave pool, and there are plenty of parking spaces.

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River Elbe


What would Hamburg be without it?
Fluss durch Hamburg
Hamburg, Hamburg 20359
Germany
+49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen)
The 1165km long river Elbe winds its way from the sandstone hills of Saxony to Cuxhaven, where it flows into the North Sea. It was a decisive factor in attracting traders to settle in Hamburg and constituted the trading route for the Hanseatic League. The Elbe offers a fine perspective from which to observe the many faces of Hamburg. On one side of the river lies a modern and efficient port, with huge container terminals, while on the other side, exclusive residential villas can be seen in Blankenese. Two magnificent edifices owe their presence to the river: the Elbe tunnels and the splendid bridges in the south of Hamburg. The river's one failing is that it is not yet suitable for bathing, as problematic substances such as lead have been traced. There are daily cruises to Blankenese, Schulau and Lühe, or from Blankenese to Cranz im alten Land (information: +49 (0)40 3117 0724). You can also catch an Elbe-City-Jet speed cruise to Stade from the various jetties on the river (+49 (0)41 428 1810).

Review © 2007, Wcities
River Elbe photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
River Elbe photo by die_gabel
Photo: die_gabel
 

 
Riverboat


Charter a boat
Kapitän-Dreyer-Weg
Hamburg, Hamburg 22587
Germany
+49 (0)40 31 3130
http://www.kapitaen-pruesse.de
The Riverboat is one of the Prüsse-fleet's various types of ships that can be chartered for private or business-related festivities. The ship is already an old-timer. It was built in 1935 by the Krämer shipbuilders of Elmshorn. At a length of 69 feet and a width of 16 feet, the boat can hold 60 passengers. There are 40 seats in its two lounges and both open-air decks provide you with a beautiful view over the water. The Prüsse ships are available every day throughout the year.

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Rudern in Hamburg


Rowing in Hamburg
Rantumer Weg
InnenstadtRuder-Club Favorite Hammonia
Hamburg, Hamburg 22117
Germany
+49 (0)40 4135 3789
http://www.favorite-hammonia.de/
If you like rowing for leisure, there are numerous boat hire businesses through which you can hire a range of rowing boats, seating one to eight people. However, there are also several rowing clubs in Hamburg. The more traditional ones are spread around the Outer Alster lake and people are usually not accepted as a member that easily. Some only accept men, whilst another only allows women to join, and there are those accepting both men and women and who additionally offer attractive reduced membership fees for students.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Rudern in Hamburg photo by Maik
Photo: Maik
Rudern in Hamburg photo by Christian
Photo: Christian
Rudern in Hamburg photo by nexust
Photo: nexust
 

 
Schiffstouren mit Essen und Musik


Störtebeker´s seafarer's banquet
Sankt Pauli Fischmarkt 28
St. Pauli Fischmarkt 28
Hamburg, Hamburg 22767
Germany
+49 (0)40 311 7070
http://hadag.de
Without a doubt Störtebeker´s seafarer's banquet is a very special kind of cruise. The three and a half hour tour starts in the evening. First of all the rules on board are read out, and soon afterwards the feast begins. Apart from a rustic ambience and a beautiful view of the river Elbe, the passengers are provided with a large six-course dinner. Along with the meal, pints of lager and glasses of wine are served by female pirates. Musical entertainment is also part of the programme, of course. If neither sea nor alcohol make you seasick, you are welcome to dance as much as you like. The journey begins at 8p at Landungsbrücke 2, but you may board from 7:30p. The seafarer´s banquet ends at 11:30p. It costs EUR 55.5 per person.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Vierlande-Fahrten


Boat trip to Bergedorf
Alstertouristik GmbH
Anleger Jungfernstieg
Hamburg, Hamburg 20354
Germany
+49 (0)40 357 4240
http://www.alstertouristik.de
From May until October you can also go on longer trips aboard the white ships of the Alstertourism company. A comfortable boat tour from the city centre to Bergedorf and the Vierlande starts at Jungfernstieg at 10:15a and takes approximately three hours. You will see a lot of the nice landscape along the northern part of the Elbe and the Dove-Elbe. The ship passes the fields, meadows and houses of the Vierlande before reaching Bergedorf. Unless you take the train back, the return journey starts again from here at 2p. A trip from the city-centre to Bergedorf costs EUR 15, from Bergedorf to the city-centre costs EUR 12.5. A return ticket costs EUR 19.5. Children up to 16 years of age pay half the price.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
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