Nature

Alster Lakes

Neustadt / Rotherbaum, Hamburg

Overview

Two artificial lakes in central Hamburg, created in 1240 by damming the Alster River. The 1.6-hectare 'Binnenalster' (Inner Alster) faces the city hall and downtown, while the 164-hectare 'Außenalster' (Outer Alster) is a massive lake ringed by yacht clubs and 7km of lakeside paths. On summer weekends, hundreds of sailboats and canoes fill the water, and the red Alster ferries offer a unique perspective on the city. The white villas along the shore and the Hamburg spires in the distance create one of the city's most elegant skylines. Free (boat rental extra). 1-minute walk from S-Bahn Jungfernstieg.

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours (boat and ferry operations typically 10:00-19:00)

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Travel Tips

Canoe and SUP rentals (about EUR 15/hr) are popular in summer. The Alster ferry day pass (about EUR 18) lets you hop on and off at 9 stops around the lakes.

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