Tour recommendations
Water conditions
Useful information:
Others:
Tour recommendations
A short round trip from the northern end of the Aussenalster, from the‘ Krugkoppel’( a bridge) over the Alsterkanal to Stadtparksee( translated: town park lake) and back covers about an hour. In extension to the Stadtparksee is the‘ Planetarium Hamburg’( a hall to watch stars) and in front of it a long green grass on which to sit and watch people going by. Usually at least, because on 9th of September 2017, the Rolling Stones played in front of 80,000 people. During the concert the Stadtparksee was filled with boats and SUP boards. It was not possible to see Mick Jagger and Co. on this late summer evening, but many paddlers enjoyed the atmosphere with the music.
The long way round from the northern end of the Aussenalster, sees you leave the Stadtparksee on the left and continue paddling the canal, at the fork‘ right’ and then back to the Aussenalster and takes just over 90 minutes.
Setting off again to the northern end of the Aussenalter, in front of the upscale‘ Anglo- German Club’( http:// www. anglo-germanclub. de /), and paddle to the Binnenalster and back, make it one hour, ten minutes out.
Tours are also northbound routes. However, the Alster course is widening and loses in our view, some of its attractiveness.
Water conditions
The water in the channels is basically smooth, unless an Alster ship pushes a stern wave out. The Aussenalster is glassy with little wind. At 7 / 8 knots or more it quickly becomes quite choppy and one is then better advised to paddle in areas where the wind cannot reach. The Alster is the most beautiful puddle in the world( in our opinion).
Useful information:
Freerider Shop:
The guys from the Freerider Shop offer training and rental. This cult shop is located centrally between the Außenalster and Binnenalster, the courses are offered on the Isekai. http:// www. freeridershop. de
Windsurfing Hamburg on the Oortkatensee: Probably the largest surf shop in Hamburg is located on the Oortkatensee, in the south of Hamburg. This established shop of Markus von Melle is an institution. http:// www. windsurfing-hamburg. de
iSUP stores in Hamburg www. sup-way. de AlsterSURFER, www. alstersurfer. com SUPco GmbH, http:// www. sup-co. com www. sup-legion. com http:// www. supclubhamburg. de / http:// www. suptree. de /
Paddle Meier: the institution in Hamburg for paddling: http:// www. paddel-meier. de
Wellenreitshop. de: this is the surfers hangout: http:// www. wellenreitshop. de
The trendiest restaurants and cafes with the best view of the Alster:
Alex Alsterpavillon, www. alexgastro. de Hotel Atlantic Kempinski: www. kempinski. com Ristorante Portonovo: The Portonovo has to offer a celebrity view of the Alster for many celebrities! www. ristoranteportonovo. de Cliff: The Cliff is one of the hottest locations around the Aussenalster! www. alster-cliff. de Alsterperle: The cult spot on the eastern shore of the Aussenalster! An entry and exit for stand up paddler is tricky because of the stones. www. alsterperle. com Bobby Reich: The Café / Restaurant Bobby Reich is located on the northern shore of the Aussenalster and offers a good entry and exit to stand-up-paddler. www. bobbyreich. de
Others:
Planetarium Hamburg: www. planetarium-hamburg. de
Around the Aussenalster is a nice circle for running.
Miniature Wonderland: www. miniatur-wunderland. de
Musicals: Lion King, Aladdin and so on. There are many other productions on the Reeperbahn and across the city. www. hamburg. de / musicals
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