City Tours

1-Hour Alster River Cruise in Hamburg

Experience the Hamburg charm from the tranquil waters of Alster Lake on a comfortable round trip.

Enjoy a 1-hour boat trip at the Alster Lake, an oasis among Hamburg's modern buildings.

Experience the pearl of the city centre in this mesmerising sightseeing tour on the water.

Sail past the Alster Fountain, a landmark in the city since 1987.

You'll see glimpses of iconic sights like Hotel Atlantic (where Udo Lindenberg’s Panik-Zentrale is located), Blue Mosque, U. S. Consulate General, and Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten.

With live commentary in German, you won't miss out on getting to know the urban legends about the lake.

You can also tune in to the English audio guide for a brief introductory story about the tranquil expanse of water.

1-hour boat trip on the Alster lake

Live German commentary

Audio guide in English

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Manuela G
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Oct 2022
Die einstündige Alster-Rundfahrt war sehr informativ und liebevoll gestaltet. Leider war bei uns eine Jugendgruppe mit an Bord die sehr laut war, so dass wir die Erklärungen manchmal akustisch nicht verstehen konnten. Das fanden wir sehr schade! Leider zeigten auch die mit anwesenden "Pädagogen" nicht den nötigen Respekt vor dem
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Aug 2024
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Start your experience by redeeming your ticket aboard your cruise and heading to Pier 3. The comfortable boat will give you the perfect chance to relax and rejuvenate in the city while taking in the sights of Hamburg from a unique perspective. The manmade Alster Lake has been used for recreational purposes by residents and tourists since 1987! As you sail along the lake, you'll spot fascinating flora and fauna on the 1-hour trip.

You'll cruise past Alster Fountain, a 60-meter high fountain that often produces a rainbow in the sunlight. Get a spectacular view of the city, including the U. S. Consulate General and Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, as you sail along. You'll also see the Blue Mosque, a stunning structure with Iranian architecture built decades ago. Don't forget to take photographs of the church spires and bridges around the calm waters! An accompanying audio guide with English commentary will fill you in on the popular facts about the lake and the iconic buildings surrounding it.

Important Information

This tour is suitable for wheelchair and pram/stroller users.

Pets and guide dogs are allowed to this experience.

Timings

1 Apr to 30 Apr and 4 Oct to 31 Oct

Daily: 10:30am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm

Sat, Sun, public holidays: also available at the timings mentioned above at 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm

1 May to 3 Oct

Every half an hour from 10:30am to 5pm

1 Nov to 2 Dec

Daily: 11am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4pm

3 Dec to 31 Dec

Daily: 11am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4pm

Fri, Sat, Sun, public holidays: also available at the timings mentioned above at 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3pm, 4:30pm

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone at the redemption point.

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Ticket Redemption Point

Redeem your tickets at at ATG Alster-Touristik GmbH.

Address: Anleger, Jungfernstieg, 20354 Hamburg, Germany.

From here, you'll head to Jungfernstieg, Pier 3, where you'll board your cruise.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

Getting There

The closest transit stop is Jungfernstieg, a minute away from the redemption point.

The U1, U2, and U4 subway will get you there.

The S1, S2, S3 S-Bahn will get you there.

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout.

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