
Exploring the city from the water
Explore Hamburg on the water - a new and incredibly interesting way to see the city. Experience small canals and admire the impressive gardens of Hamburg's city villas along the banks of the Alster - you can't see them from land! Enjoy nature around the Alster - you can hardly be any closer when you're rowing yourself.
1.Boat rental at the lake Stadtparksee





From the romantic Liebesinsel (=love island) in the Stadtparksee you can easily explore the lake, the Alster and Hamburg's canals and experience the Hanseatic city from a new perspective. The boat rental at the Stadtparksee offers canoes, pedalos and rowing boats for hire.
Boat rental at the Stadtparksee
Address
Südring 5a
22303 Hamburg
City area
All around the AlsterOpening hours Open
- Mon10:00 - 19:00
- Tue10:00 - 19:00
- Wed10:00 - 19:00
- Thu10:00 - 19:00
- Fri10:00 - 19:00
- Sat10:00 - 19:00
- Sun10:00 - 19:00
2.Bodo's boat dock

With its ideal location directly by the Alster, Bodo's boat rental invites you to complement your Alster walk with a boat tour. Afterwards, coffee and cake can be enjoyed in the café belonging to it.
Bodo's Bootssteg - Boat and canoe rental
Address
Harvestehuder Weg 1B
20148 Hamburg
City area
All around the AlsterOpening hours Open
- Mon11:00 - 21:00
- Tue11:00 - 21:00
- Wed11:00 - 21:00
- Thu11:00 - 21:00
- Fri11:00 - 21:00
- Sat11:00 - 21:00
- Sun11:00 - 21:00
3.Boat rental Dornheim

Would you like to explore Hamburg's waterways with a Venetian gondola? At the boat rental Dornheim there are many possibilities to explore Hamburg from the water - whether canoes, kayaks, rowing boats, pedal boats or Venetian gondolas.
Boat rental Dornheim
Address
Kaemmererufer 25
22303 Hamburg
City area
All around the Alsteryour discounts
15% discount on the standard price list
Opening hours Open
- Mon10:00 - 22:30
- Tue10:00 - 22:30
- Wed10:00 - 22:30
- Thu10:00 - 22:30
- Fri10:00 - 22:30
- Sat10:00 - 22:30
- Sun10:00 - 22:30
4.Bobby Reich Bootssteg

Experience boating pleasure on the Außenalster! From April to September, rowboats, canoes and sailboats for up to four people can be hired here by the hour. The use of sailboats is limited to the Außenalster.
Bobby Reich Bootssteg
Address
Fernsicht 2
22301 Hamburg
City area
All around the AlsterOpening hours Open
- Mon10:00 - 21:00
- Tue10:00 - 21:00
- Wed10:00 - 21:00
- Thu10:00 - 21:00
- Fri10:00 - 21:00
- Sat10:00 - 21:00
- Sun10:00 - 21:00
5.Boathouse Marienhof Dienemann

Explore the Alsterlauf and its surroundings on rented canoes and kayaks directly at the Poppenbüttel lock.
Bootshaus Marienhof Dienemann
Address
Marienhof 4
22399 Hamburg
City area
Hamburg NorthOpening hours Open
- Mon12:00 - 19:00
- Tue12:00 - 19:00
- Wed12:00 - 19:00
- Thu12:00 - 19:00
- Fri12:00 - 19:00
- Sat10:00 - 20:00
- Sun10:00 - 20:00
6.Boathouse Silwar

Bootshaus Silwar is considered the oldest boathouse in Hamburg on the Alster. There you can rent canoes, kayaks, swans, catamarans or pedal boats at reasonable prices.
Bootshaus Silwar
Address
Eppendorfer Landstraße 148B
20251 Hamburg
City area
Eimsbüttel & EppendorfOpening hours Open
- Mon10:00 - 20:00
- Tue10:00 - 20:00
- Wed10:00 - 20:00
- Thu10:00 - 20:00
- Fri10:00 - 20:00
- Sat10:00 - 20:00
- Sun10:00 - 20:00
7.Bootszentrum-Hamburg

From cosy to sporty: Discover Hamburg's watery sides with rented motor and pedal boats. Whether with or without a boat license, the Bootszentrum-Hamburg (Boat Centre Hamburg) has the right thing for you.
Bootszentrum-Hamburg
Address
Tatenberger Deich 120
21037 Hamburg
City area
Hamburg EastOpening hours Open
- Mon10:00 - 18:30
- Tue10:00 - 18:30
- Wed10:00 - 18:30
- Thu10:00 - 18:30
- Fri10:00 - 18:30
- Sat10:00 - 18:30
- Sun10:00 - 18:30
8.Drachenbootzentrum

The Dragon Boat Centre Hamburg offers action and variety while paddling together in a dragon boat - a real highlight especially for group events!
Drachenbootzentrum
Address
Deelbögenkamp 2-3
22297 Hamburg
City area
Hamburg NorthOpening hours Open
- Mon12:00 - 18:00
- Tue12:00 - 18:00
- Wed12:00 - 18:00
- Thu12:00 - 18:00
- Fri12:00 - 18:00
- Sat12:00 - 18:00
- Sun12:00 - 18:00
9.Kanuverleih & SUP Willi Villa




The canoe rental Willi Villa in Wilhelmsburger Inselpark is the first place to go for anyone who wants to admire the grounds of the 2013 International Garden Show from the water.
Canoe Rental & SUP Willi Villa
Address
Hauland 81
21109 Hamburg
City area
Wilhelmsburg & VeddelOpening hours Open
- Mon11:30 - 18:00
- Tue11:30 - 18:00
- Wed11:30 - 18:00
- Thu11:30 - 18:00
- Fri11:30 - 18:00
- Sat11:30 - 18:00
- Sun10:00 - 18:00
10.Hansa Steg Coffee shop and boat rental

The Hansa Steg café is impressively located with a direct terrace on the Alster. In a down-to-earth atmosphere, you can enjoy home-style cooking, cakes and one of the most beautiful views in Hamburg. Boats can also be hired on site.
Coffee Shop and Boat Rental Hansa Steg
Address
Schöne Aussicht 20a
22085 Hamburg
City area
All around the AlsterOpening hours Open
- Sat12:00 - 22:00, 11:00 - 22:00
- Sun12:00 - 22:00, 11:00 - 22:00
- Mon11:00 - 22:00
- Tue11:00 - 22:00
- Wed11:00 - 22:00
- Thu11:00 - 22:00
- Fri11:00 - 22:00
- Holiday11:00 - 22:00