Free: Alster Hamburg

U1, U2, U4, S1, S2, S3 to Jungfernstieg 

The access to the Alster is easy and fast due to its unique location. Jungfernstieg, directly on the banks of the Alster, is the Alster's bus stop for public transport. A large number of underground and suburban railway lines stop here, giving you the chance to plan your day as easily as possible. If you would like to plan your journey to the Alster by underground, we recommend the underground lines U1, U2 and U4. If the S-Bahn suits you better, you can choose between the S-Bahn lines S1, S2 and S3. Various bus lines also head for Jungfernstieg, since a fixed junction is the nearby main station. 

The Alster Lake is in the heart of Hamburg and is divided into two areas: the Inner and Outer Alster. Strolling around the Alster Lake is not only popular with tourists but is also a well-loved activity by locals. The Outer Alster Lake is 164 hectares big.
All shores of the Alster are popular meeting places for tourists and locals alike. For those who find the walk around the Outer Alster a bit too long, you can choose a stroll around the smaller Inner Alster. The Inner Alster is surrounded by buildings from 3 sides and offers a beautiful view at sundown and at nights. The highlight of the Inner Alster is the 35-meter-tall fountain in the middle of the lake.