The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre
4,8 (1114)2hHamburg, Germany
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1 hour Alster! Exclusive ride in original Venetian gondola
5(1 review)Hamburg, Germany
1hDurationGerman, Russian, English, ItalianOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Experience a peaceful ride on the Alster in an authentic Venetian gondola. The gondola, maintained by the Azzurro e.V. rowing club in Hamburg, has been inspected and approved for safety. This traditional vessel, often rowed at a sporty pace by up to four rowers, has been part of Hamburg's waterways for many years. Your gondolier, Carlo, trained in Venice, has experience navigating the Grand Canal and has participated in regattas since 2021. The ride does not follow a fixed route, as it adapts to current weather and water traffic conditions. Enjoy the comfort of soft cushions while learning about gondolas, Hamburg, and Venice.
Itinerary
1
Binnenalster
In the 13th century, there were several watermills on the Inner Alster. The owner of one of these mills in 1256 was Heinrich Reese (Reesendammbrücke). The Inner Alster is 3m deep and about 400m long.
2
Lombardsbruecke
The Lombards Bridge follows the course of the old ramparts. There was a pawn shop called "Lombard" here (Lombard shops, Lombard set). At the eastern end of the bridge is the 10th longitude, which we cross several times on the journey. The distance between the longitudes is about 70 km in our latitudes. We are 700 km from Greenwich.
3
Alster Lakes
The Alster is a 56 km long river that flows into the Elbe in Hamburg. In the middle of Hamburg's urban area, the dammed river forms the Alster lakes. The Outer Alster (we've been here for about 10 minutes) was created in the 12th century by damming the Alster river for a water mill and was part of the city's fortifications. Many beautiful canals lead from the Alster into the city, all of which we can travel on by gondola on longer trips. The Outer Alster is 2.8 km long, 1 km wide and on average 2.5 m deep. The banks of the Alster are very popular with Hamburg residents. The "Alsterrunde" for joggers is 7.4 km long and goes around the Outer Alster. On warm spring and summer days, many pedestrians, cyclists and picnickers are out and about on the riverside paths and in the adjacent parks, enjoying the view of the water of the Outer Alster. From the soft cushions of the gondola you can enjoy the unobstructed view of the green banks of the Alster, the villas and the skyline of the city.
4
Alsterarkaden
The Alster Arcades, which were planned in 1842 by the Hamburg architect Alexis de Chateauneuf, are located directly on the Kleine Alster.
5
Hamburg Town Hall
Opposite the Alsterarkaden are the imposing Hamburg Town Hall and the Town Hall Lock. Locking into the Old Town canal is only possible on longer tours. The difference in height is 1.5 metres and it takes 15 minutes.
6
Jungfernstieg
The famous Jungfernstieg is located on the south bank of the Binnenalster and we almost always see it from the water side.
What's included / not included
Free life jackets in different sizes are available for all guests.
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All guests must climb a step approximately 30 cm high when entering. We are happy to help with this.
Good to know
- The departure point is about 250 m from the "Jungfernstieg" stop. S-Bahn S1 and S3 / U-Bahn U2 and U4
- This trip is especially designed for couples who want to celebrate themselves... marriage proposal, wedding anniversary, birthday, day they met...
- Small companion animals can travel free of charge in bags or on blankets brought along.
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