Timeline
16:38
Start with coffee and cake at Alsterperle. It is a short walk from the cruise pier and open late enough to fit the schedule.
17:38
Walk to the Alster Cruise pier and board the leisure boat. You will glide past the greenery and elegant buildings lining the lake.
18:23
Stay on board for the sunset. The boat offers clear views of the sky as the sun sets toward the WSW.
19:08
Finish the evening with an Italian meal at La Bottega. It is a quick walk from the pier and opens at 17:00, so it is ready for you after the cruise.
Local tip
The Alster Cruise does not have fixed online opening hours listed, so check the route and schedule in advance to ensure the boat is running.
Check before you go
- Alsterperle is open Dec-Feb 08:00-21:00+ and Jun-Aug 08:00+.
- La Bottega is open Mo-Sa 17:00-22:00.
Worth knowing
- La Bottega is open at 19:08 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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