Entertainment
Elbphilharmonie
Hamburg, Germany
A glass concert hall rising on top of an old warehouse, with a free public viewing plaza.
Lake · Germany · Hamburg
Alster Lakes
Two lakes in the heart of the city, ringed by promenades and boat rental.
Free to enter about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Alster Lakes matters
The Alster lakes are Hamburg's central water playground. You can walk or cycle around the Outer Alster, hire a sailboat or kayak, or take a small ferry across. Cafes line the edge of the Inner Alster, and the skyline looks lovely at dusk.
Talking points
- You can rent boats in season
- Paths circle the Outer Alster
- Cafes line the Inner Alster
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