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Discover the different faces of Hamburg on an Alster cruise
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Discover the different faces of Hamburg on an Alster cruise

Navigate the Alster river through the posh suburbs and to the mysterious side of the city can only be discovered by taking the water.

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Alster tour on the water in Hamburg
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Alster tour on the water in Hamburg

Tour the city on the water, explore the “pearl of the city center” and discover popular sights of the Hanseatic city from the water.

Duration 1 hour
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Private sailing tour on the Alster in Hamburg
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Private sailing tour on the Alster in Hamburg

Experience a private sailing tour with up to 10 people on Hamburg's Alster and enjoy the panorama of the city from the water.

Duration 1 hour 30 minutes
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Sailing trip with two-mast sailing cutter on the Alster in Hamburg
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Sailing trip with two-mast sailing cutter on the Alster in Hamburg

Sail around 1.5 hours on the Hamburg Außenalster and enjoy the great distant view of Hamburg's highlights.

Duration 1 hour 30 minutes
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Sunset sailing trip on the Alster in Hamburg
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Sunset sailing trip on the Alster in Hamburg

Enjoy a sailing trip on the Alster in Hamburg at sunset and admire the panorama of Hamburg.

Duration 1 hour
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Hamburg hop-on hop-off bus and Alster lake tour
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Hamburg hop-on hop-off bus and Alster lake tour

Discover Hamburg's city centre with a hop-on hop-off bus, see the top attractions and enjoy a cruise along the beautiful Inner and Outer Alster lake.

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Discover Hamburg with hop-on hop-off bus, harbor and Alster cruise
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Discover Hamburg with hop-on hop-off bus, harbor and Alster cruise

Explore the highlights of Hamburg by land and water: Enjoy a sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour, a harbor cruise, and an Alster cruise in 1-3 days!

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Discover the world's largest navigable museum cargo ship in combination with a 90-minute boat ride through the port of Hamburg.

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Guided tour through Hamburg's Old Town with highlights
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UNESCO World Heritage tour Hamburg Kontorhausviertel and Speicherstadt
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The inside story

The Alster River flows through and adds life to Hamburg, Germany just like blood circulates through the human body. Spend any amount of time in Hamburg and you're bound to stumble upon this scenic 56-km-long tributary of the Elbe River.

In the 13th century, two artificial lakes were formed from the Alster River: the Außenalster (Outer Alster) and the smaller Binnenalster (Inner Alster). These two prominent expanses of water can be found right in the heart of Hamburg and are separated by the Kennedy and Lombard bridges.

Locals and tourists alike make their way to the Alster lakes for sanctuary from the bustling city. On a day with pleasant weather, you'll find people walking, biking, or lounging around this charming urban oasis. You can also sail down the water on a boat, canoe, or kayak. And you can't miss seeing the city lights reflected on the Alster during sunset or at night — it makes for a perfect photo backdrop!

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