1 hour on the Alster! Exclusive ride in an original Venetian gondola
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20354 Hamburg
Description
The floating oasis on the Alster.
An old, but well-maintained gondola from Venice and flagship of the rowing club Azzurro e.V. in Hamburg; freshly inspected by a marine surveyor and approved by the Waterways and Shipping Authority...
The floating Rolls Royce of the Venetians has been at home in Hamburg, the Venice of the North, for many years and is often rowed sportingly fast by up to 4 rowers in the club.
Through guest trips, we finance part of the maintenance costs, the mooring fees, and if there's enough, also part of the travel costs for regatta participations in Italy.
Your gondolier Carlo is trained in Venice, has been allowed to navigate the Grand Canal with a gondola there since 2009, has crossed the finish line first in regattas since 2021, and enjoys sharing stories about gondolas, Hamburg, and Venice.
There is no fixed route, as weather and traffic conditions on the water must be taken into account.
Take a seat on the soft cushions and enjoy!
Experience details
Mobile ticket
Group size
Up to 6 travelers
Instant confirmation
Offered by
Die Alstergondel vom Azzurro e.V. Hamburg
Attributes
What's included?
Included
- Free life jackets in different sizes are available for all guests.
What to expect
Binnenalster
Several water mills were located on the Binnenalster in the 13th century. The owner of one of these mills in 1256 was Heinrich Reese (Reesendammbrücke).
The Binnenalster is 3m deep and approx. 400m long.
Lombards Bridge
The Lombard Bridge follows the course of the old ramparts. Here stood a pawnshop called a "Lombard" (pawnshop business, Lombard rate).
At the eastern end of the bridge is the 10th meridian, which we cross several times on the journey.
The distance between the meridians at our latitude is approx. 70 km. We are 700 km from Greenwich.
Outer Alster
The Alster is a 56 km long river that flows into the Elbe in Hamburg. In the middle of the Hamburg city area, the dammed river forms the Alster lakes.
The Außenalster (approx. 10 min away) originated in the 12th century by damming the Alster river for a water mill and was part of the city fortifications. Many beautiful canals lead from the Alster into the city, which we can explore by gondola on longer trips.
The Außenalster is 2.8 km long, 1 km wide, and 2.5 m deep on average.
The Alster waterfront is very popular with Hamburg residents. The "Alster round" for joggers is 7.4 km long and leads once around the Außenalster.
On warm spring and summer days, many pedestrians, cyclists, and picnickers are out and about on the waterfront paths and in the adjacent park areas, enjoying the view of the Außenalster's water.
From the soft cushions of the gondola, you enjoy an unobstructed view of the green Alster waterfront, the villas, and the city silhouette.
Alster Arcades
The Alsterarkaden are located directly on the Kleine Alster, planned in 1842 by Hamburg architect Alexis de Chateauneuf.
Hamburg City Hall
Opposite the Alsterarkaden are the imposing Hamburg City Hall and the City Hall Lock. Passing through the lock into the Altstadtfleete is only possible on longer tours. The height difference is 1.5 meters and the transit time is 15 minutes.
The Alster Fountain is 60 meters high and fills a whole bathtub in 3 seconds.
Jungfernstieg
The famous Jungfernstieg lies on the southern shore of the Binnenalster and we almost always see it from the water.
Meeting and pickup
You will find the departure point next to the restaurant ship "Bootshaus". We will also return there after our trip. Restrooms are located opposite in the Europapassage.
Please arrive punctually at the departure point Ballindamm 14 A. We cannot wait for departure because the following trips must also start on time. The ticket is valid for the specified date and can be transferred to other people. We also operate in the rain and always have large umbrellas with us for this. Trips will not take place in case of strong winds at the departure point from 6 Bft onwards and during thunderstorms. We will call you in this case. According to § 19 UStG, no VAT is charged. Please let us know if you would like to wear a life jacket. We have them available in different sizes and their use is free of charge. There is a step of approx. 30 cm to overcome when boarding. We are happy to help you with this. The route is dependent on wind and water traffic conditions and may be changed or shortened. Safety first! Gondolier Carlo is trained in Venice and has a full collection of permits and certifications for conducting guest tours, and you are in a gondola approved by the BG Verkehr. Take a seat on the soft cushions and enjoy the romantic ride in an original Venetian gondola in the Venice of the North, where Hamburg is at its most beautiful!
Important information
- Mobile ticket or paper ticket accepted
- 1 per booking
- Public transportation is available nearby.
- Suitable for all fitness levels
- The departure point is approx. 250 m from the Jungfernstieg stop. S-Bahn S1 and S3 / U-Bahn U2 and U4
- This trip is specifically for couples celebrating their special occasions... Marriage proposal, wedding anniversary, birthday, anniversary of meeting...
- Small companion animals can travel for free in bags or on blankets you bring.
- All guests must step up approximately 30 cm when boarding. We are happy to help.
Cancellation policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time to receive a full refund.
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Ride on the Alster in an Original Venetian Gondola
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