Explore the Hanseatic city’s popular sights and world-famous buildings from the water. Relax onboard the white steamer boat and admire the area surrounding Outer Alster Lake on a 60-minute city cruise.

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Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: German
Audio guide included: English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Enjoy a relaxing 60-minute sightseeing cruise
Discover the city´s stunning panorama
Learn about Hamburg and the famous Alster Lake

Full description

Sail past the famous Alster Fountain and under the Lombards bridge directly to the Outer Alster. See beautiful residential areas and sights, such as the Hotel Atlantic, Blue Mosque, U. S. Consulate General, or Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten. Discover the city´s stunning panorama with its church spires and bridges, as well as the natural life along the lakeside with its many water birds and rare plants.

Includes

Live commentary in German
Audio guide in English

Food and drinks
Headphones for the audio guide

Meeting point

Meet at ATG Alster-Touristik GmbH – Alsterrundfahrten (Pier Nr. 3)

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What to bring

Headphones

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4.5 /5

based on 240 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.4/5
Transportation
4.5/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Safety
5/5

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It was a very nice ride on the water. We found that the hour was absolutely enough to see Hamburg from the Alster. The boatswain was very personable and was able to tell us a few things about the buildings on the shore. You should be there 20 minutes earlier to get a seat by the window.

January 29, 2023

The boat had a glass roof with the solar cells and a good view from inside. There was also the opportunity to sit outside in the open at the back of the boat. Beautiful trip, where you got to see Hamburg from a slightly different side, and where you got to rest your feet. An hour on the Alster lakes was absolutely perfect in time.

May 2, 2022

Have a good trip, seen a lot and got information

January 2, 2023

Hamburg: City Cruise on Alster Lake

Hamburg: City Cruise on Alster Lake

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