Alster tours & activities
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
Tour the city on the water, explore the “pearl of the city center” and discover popular sights of the Hanseatic city from the water.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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Top attractions in Hamburg
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90-minute harbor tour in German and English with possible hop-on, hop-off
Buy your hop-on, hop-off boat tour in Hamburg for great views of the Elbphilharmonie, HafenCity and the district Speicherstadt.
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LEGO® Discovery Centre Hamburg admission tickets
Embark on a memorable adventure at the LEGO® Discovery Centre in Hamburg. Build, play, and explore over 12 themed areas. Book now for endless fun!
BallinStadt Hamburg Emigration Museum entrance ticket
Go on an exciting journey and experience the history of immigration and emigration over four epochs in the BallinStadt Hamburg Emigration Museum.
One-hour guided tour of the Elbphilharmonie and Plaza
Visit the Elbphilharmonie with a certified tour guide and enjoy 360-degree views from the Plaza viewing platform.
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Guided walking tour through Hamburg's Green Bunker
Embark on a guided tour of Hamburg's Green Bunker. Discover its history, urban forest, and panoramic city views. Book now.
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Deluxe Pass for Hamburg city with 5 top attractions
Explore Hamburg with the Deluxe Pass, including audio guides, internet data, and your choice of five top attractions.
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Premium Pass to discover Hamburg with 4 attractions
Explore Hamburg's top attractions with the Premium Pass. Choose from Hamburg Dungeon, Elbphilharmonie Plaza, and more.
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Classic Pass for Hamburg adventure with 3 attractions
Embark on a Hamburg adventure with the Classic Pass. Includes audio guides, eSIM data, and entry to Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, and more.
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Elbphilharmonie to Hamburger Berg guided tour
Explore Hamburg's landmarks from the Elbphilharmonie to Hamburger Berg. Book your guided tour now and experience the city's cultural and natural beauty.
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Hamburg Westfield Mall, Speicherstadt and Elbphilharmonie tour
Book a 2-hour walking tour through Hamburg's HafenCity, from the modern Westfield Centre to historic Speicherstadt and the iconic Elbphilharmonie!
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Guided tour of Bunker St. Pauli in Hamburg
Book a 1.5-hour guided tour of Hamburg's Green Bunker and explore its transformation from WWII fortress to lush urban oasis!
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Hamburg 40 attractions city pass with cruise and optional transport
Unlock Hamburg's history and culture with this city pass. Enjoy free entry to attractions, scenic cruises, and local discounts.
4-hour indoor skiing experience on the slope at SnowWorld Bispingen
Enjoy year-round winter sports at our indoor snow venue with slopes for all skill levels. Experience skiing, snowboarding and sledding in a controlled environment.
Bucerius Kunst Forum ticket and city sights audio tour
Explore Hamburg's history with a self-guided audio tour. Visit landmarks like St. Petri Church, Trostbrücke statues, and the art forum. Book now.
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Rickmer Rickmers ticket and Hamburg highlights audio tour
Explore Hamburg's maritime history with a ticket to the Museum Ship Rickmer Rickmers. Discover architectural wonders and historic sites at your own pace.
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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.
