Hamburg Sunset Cruise: Scenic Alster Lake Views

Experience the beauty of Hamburg from a traditional sailing boat on a small-group sunset cruise. Sail on Alster Lake, admire historic landmarks, and enjoy a refreshing beverage as the sun sets over the horizon.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Alster Lakes - Enjoy a sunset cruise on Lake Alster and experience Hamburg from the waterside like the locals do after work.
  • Hamburg Town Hall - See some of Hamburgs main sights in the distance.
  • Elbphilharmonie - See some of Hamburgs main sights in the distance.
  • Alster Fountain - See some of Hamburgs main sights in the distance….
What's Included
  • Expert local guide and skipper
  • Sailing attire provided, if required
  • Safety ensured with life vests
  • Complimentary beverage of your choice
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Embark on a 1-hour traditional sailboat journey, partaking in a small-group cruising experience in the heart of Hamburg during the golden hours of sunset. Be enthralled by a panoramic cityscape from Alster Lake, an offshoot of the Elbe River. As you sail through, feast your eyes on lush green parks and historical structures including some of Hamburg’s…

Location
barca BOAT EVENTS
An der Alster
Starting Point: Alster Lake, Hamburg Address: An der Alster 67a, 20099 Hamburg, Germany Directions: Make your way to the street An der Alster 67a, located at the lake Alster and look for barca. The departure point is only 7 minutes walking distance from Hamburg main station.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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966bethv
Aug 26, 2025
Perfect end to a day in Hamburg - Small group was perfect. Our Captain didn’t say much but we talked to the others on the boat and made new friends. Great way to end the day in Hamburg!
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Yuliia_r
Aug 25, 2025
Super - A very nice boat trip on the Alster at sunset. The atmosphere was relaxed and romantic, the panorama of Hamburg in the evening light just wonderful. Highly recommended for couples or anyone who wants to experience the city in a special way.
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Birgitbn7499jp
Aug 19, 2025
A fantastic relaxing excursion with a friendly skipper. - At first a lull threatened, but then the wind was enough for a very nice sailing trip. I'm sure that wasn't the last time...
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Anna_h
Sep 18, 2024
Awesome! - 10/10 experience. Very relaxing and fun getting to see different parts of the city on the lake! Our guide was extremely kind and if you visit here you 100% should do this experience!!
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Jill_b
Sep 16, 2024
Relaxing evening - Beautiful and relaxing end to the day. Nice conversation with other guests and guide during tour while having drink on board.
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Adambb4553jy
Aug 23, 2024
Great time on Lake Alster. - My wife and I had a wonderful time on the lake. The captain was a pro and handled the boat very well. I would highly recommend.
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D1722rhsilviag
Jul 17, 2024
sure great if there is wind.... - unfortunately we had no wind to sail. However, we could decide whether we wanted to sail anyway, consider postponing the sailing trip or cancel with full compensation. We chose the latter, and immediately got the amount refunded. Very nice skipper. Next time we visit Hamburg we will try again.
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Bendd7042ho
Jul 12, 2024
Definitely sail on Lake Außenalster - Lovely skipper who gave a nice tour of the lake and surrounds. Easy to find location with a bar at the hop on/drop off point to enjoy after. Must do!
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Светослава
Apr 19, 2025
Great trip - despite the bad weather, we had a great time. The boat driver was very attentive and told us interesting things about Hamburg.
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Georgia_e
Sep 17, 2023
Not a great experience - We booked this as part of our exploration of Hamburg. Based on the other reviews we expected it to be a good experience. Unfortunately we were left a bit disappointed. We arrived on time at the ticket office, there was a bit of a queue, which meant we had to wait. Once we got to the front we were told that the boat was about to leave and we needed to be somewhere else. This wasn't clear by the meeting point directions we were provided with. The captain also complained we were late, although there is no indication that we were meant to arrive earlier than the time listed in the information. The information also indicated that it would be an English tour guide. Although he could speak English he pretty much refused to do so and only gave instructions in German. The other passengers had to translate for those who couldnt speak german. The whole trip he kept complaining what a nightmare it was The view was lovely and the boat was good too, so it was worth it for that, hence why I have given 2 stars. But generally I'd suggest they improve the instructions/information provided on here, so passengers get a better/ non hostile experience. I was also surprised we weren't provided with life jackets or any instructions whilst on the boat.
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