Hamburg · ALSTER LAKE CRUISES & GONDOLAS
11 reviewed
Right in the middle of town, the Alster opens into two lakes ringed by white villas, sailing clubs and swans. A cruise here is the gentle counterpart to the working harbour, and these are the best of them, compared on route, length and price, from classic steamers to the little canal boats that slip into the side arms.
Hamburg’s Line A hop-on hop-off bus plus a harbor or Alster cruise, with 11-language audio and flexible stops around the city.
“Excellent commentary, easy to use and find stops, a fantastic way to explore the city in a short period of time. Harbor Cruise exclusively in German without any provision for other languages, but I guess we chose the wrong departure.”
An hour on Hamburg’s Alster Lake on a white steamer with skyline views, Alster Fountain sights, and German live commentary plus English audio.
“lovely way to see another part of this beautiful city it was a sunny day and the lake was at its best,beautiful”
Bike Hamburg’s high-society streets and alternative neighborhoods, then cruise the Inner Alster by boutique fronts and parks.
“Sehr schöne und zum Großteil, alternative Tour, bei der einem viele kleine Geschichten zu außergewöhnlichen Orten näher gebracht wurden. Vielen herzlichen Dank an Bernd”
Hop-on Line A bus and two 60-min cruises. Enjoy headset narration in 11 languages, plus a tea voucher in Hamburg.
“Super Möglichkeit, diese schöne Stadt auch bei nicht so guten Wetter zu besichtigen. Mir hat richtig gut gefallen, dass der Busfahrer lustige Anekdoten erzählt hat! Weiter so!”
One hour of sundowner sailing on Hamburg’s Alster. Solid wood cutter, included drink, skyline views, and easy skipper-led sailing.
“Henning hat uns über die Alster mit dem Segelboot Hans Albers gefahren und wir konnten ganz entspannt den kleinen Segeltörn mit Sonnenuntergang genießen. Hamburg mal anders sehen und entdecken. Sehr zu empfehlen.”
Sail the Alster River on a classic mahogany cutter in Hamburg. Hands-on sailing, wind gear included, and skyline views of Elbphilharmonie.
“We had a very nice time relaxing on the Alster.”
Hamburg land-and-water combo with hop-on bus plus harbor and Alster cruises, valid 3 days. Great value when you plan around audio and timing.
“Waited for hours in the cold, called numerous times and the bus never arrived. Eventually paid for tour bus from another tour company.”
A small-group sunset sail on Hamburg’s Alster. One free drink, 1 hour on a 2-masted boat, city sights from the water.
“No está mal pero es prescindible si no tienes mucho tiempo para ver la ciudad. Relación calidad precio mejorable.”
Sail Hamburg’s Outer Alster on a classic wooden two-master, small group size, real water views, and captain-led tips for about 1.5 hours.
“We had a great time on the boat and really enjoyed it sail. We got a go at steering the boat which was great fun.”
A relaxed 3-hour bike tour around Hamburg’s Outer Alster and back through the Binnenalster, with guide stories and top villa views.
“Die Tour war sehr informativ und abwechslungsreich. Unser Guide Sören hat die Tour kurzweilig gestaltet und ist auf alle Teilnehmer eingegangen.”
A 2-hour Alster canal boat ride in Hamburg showing green shores, then elegant villas around Außenalster. Mobile ticket included.
“Relaxing, interesting, unexpected to see all of the beautiful houses along the canal. Boat was great for viewing.”
