Hamburg: Public ride with an original Venetian gondola

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About the Activity

The floating haven of peace on the Alster. An old but well-maintained gondola from Venice and flagship of the Azzurro e.V. rowing club in Hamburg; freshly inspected by a ship expert and approved by the Waterways Authority... The Venetians' floating Rolls Royce has been at home in Hamburg, the Venice of the North, for many years and is often rowed at a sporty pace by up to 4 rowers in the club. We finance part of the maintenance costs, the berth rental and, if it is enough, part of the travel costs for participation in regattas in Italy through guest trips. Your gondolier Carlo was trained in Venice, has been allowed to drive the gondola on the Grand Canal there since 2009, has been the first to cross the finish line at regattas since 2021 and likes to talk about gondolas, Hamburg and Venice. There is no fixed route because the weather and traffic situation on the water must be taken into account. Take a seat on the soft cushions and enjoy!

45 minutes

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Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Travelers

Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Free life jackets in different sizes are available for all guests.

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Maximum 6 travellers in this tour.

Locations in the itinerary

Binnenalster(Pass By)

Hamburg, Germany, 20354In the 13th century, there were several watermills on the Inner Alster. The owner of one of these mills in 1256 was Heinrich Reese (Reesendammbrücke). The Inner Alster is 3m deep and about 400m long. View Location

Lombardsbruecke(Pass By)

Lombardsbruecke, Ring 1, Hamburg, Germany, 20095The Lombards Bridge follows the course of the old ramparts. There was a pawn shop called "Lombard" here (Lombard shops, Lombard set). At the eastern end of the bridge is the 10th longitude, which we cross several times on the journey. The distance between the longitudes is about 70 km in our latitudes. We are 700 km from Greenwich.View Location

Alster Lakes(Pass By)

Hamburg, GermanyThe Alster is a 56 km long river that flows into the Elbe in Hamburg. In the middle of Hamburg's urban area, the dammed river forms the Alster lakes. The Outer Alster (we've been here for about 10 minutes) was created in the 12th century by damming the Alster river for a water mill and was part of the city's fortifications. Many beautiful canals lead from the Alster into the city, all of which we can travel on by gondola on longer trips. The Outer Alster is 2.8 km long, 1 km wide and on average 2.5 m deep. The banks of the Alster are very popular with Hamburg residents. The "Alsterrunde" for joggers is 7.4 km long and goes around the Outer Alster. On warm spring and summer days, many pedestrians, cyclists and picnickers are out and about on the riverside paths and in the adjacent parks, enjoying the view of the water of the Outer Alster. From the soft cushions of the gondola you can enjoy the unobstructed view of the green banks of the Alster, the villas and the skyline of the city.View Location

Alsterarkaden(Pass By)

Alsterarkaden 21, , Hamburg, Germany, 20354The Alster Arcades, which were planned in 1842 by the Hamburg architect Alexis de Chateauneuf, are located directly on the Kleine Alster.View Location

Hamburg Town Hall(Pass By)

Rathausmarkt 1, Hamburg, Germany, 20095Opposite the Alsterarkaden are the imposing Hamburg Town Hall and the Town Hall Lock. Locking into the Old Town canal is only possible on longer tours. The difference in height is 1.5 metres and it takes 15 minutes.View Location

The Alster fountain is 60 meters high and fills an entire bathtub in 3 seconds.View Location

Jungfernstieg(Pass By)

Hamburg, Germany, 20354The famous Jungfernstieg is located on the south bank of the Binnenalster and we almost always see it from the water side.View Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

The departure point is next to the restaurant ship "Bootshaus". We will also return there after our trip. You will find toilets opposite in the Europapassage. View Location

End point

The departure point is next to the restaurant ship "Bootshaus". We will also return there after our trip. You will find toilets opposite in the Europapassage. View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The departure point is about 250 m from the "Jungfernstieg" stop. S-Bahn S1 and S3 / U-Bahn U2 and U4
This trip is especially designed for couples who want to celebrate themselves... marriage proposal, wedding anniversary, birthday, day they met...
Small companion animals can travel free of charge in bags or on blankets brought along.
All guests must climb a step approximately 30 cm high when entering. We are happy to help with this.

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

German
Russian
English
Italian

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketPlease arrive at the Ballindamm 14 A departure point on time. We cannot wait to depart 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 travel in the rain and always have large umbrellas with us. If there is strong wind at the departure point from 6 Bft and if there is a thunderstorm, no trips will take place. We will call you in this case. No sales tax is charged in accordance with Section 19 of the VAT Act. Please let us know if you would like to put on a life jacket. We have these in different sizes and using them is free. When boarding, there is a step of around 30 cm to overcome. We are happy to help you. The route depends on the wind and traffic situation on the water and may be changed or shortened. Safety comes first! Gondolier Carlo was trained in Venice and has a whole collection of permits and certificates for carrying out guest trips, 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!

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Berlin time to receive 100% refund.

Operated by Die Alstergondel vom Azzurro e.V. HamburgCreated on 03 Jun 2024Created on 02 Jun 2025

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