Hamburg: Public ride with an original Venetian gondola
Overview
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45 minutes
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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!
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Binnenalster
In 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.
Lombardsbruecke
The 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.
What‘s Included
Free life jackets in different sizes are available for all guests.
Options
Ride on the Alster in an original Venetian gondola
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience!
Fearless40774588236,,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing time, both learning history about Germany, Italy and gondolas! Carlos is very knowledgeable and passionate about gondolas, rowing and history!
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