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Yacht and sport boat harbours
Lower Elbe Maritime Landscape
Discover the sport boat estuary area a call is made over the VHF radio. But there is more than just the tides
of the Lower Elbe maritime landscape flowing into the of the North Sea that makes negotiating the estuary
even more exciting. There are also the ecological gems of the lands-
The maritime landscape of the Lower Elbe is the perfect sport boat capes formed by the tides, such as the sandbars in the eastern part of
estuary, featuring plenty of attractive destinations in the Hamburg the estuary where seals like to sunbathe and the unique fresh water
metropolitan area and reaching from the Hamburg Harbour all the mudflats of the Elbe Marsh.
way out to the North Sea. Inwards towards the Elbe, the Lower Elbe
and its tributaries are lined with a wealth of marinas and sport boat
harbours. From the historic Ewer Harbour in the rural Kehdinger On the Lower Elbe – to be sure
region to Europe’s largest sport boat harbour, the Wedel Marina with Tide calendar:
its approximately 2,000 slips, every skipper will find the perfect place The tide calendar for the German Bight issued by the Bundesamt
to drop anchor in the estuary. für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (Federal Ministry for Maritime
The Skipper Guide features approximately fifty harbours and moo- Navigation and Hydrography, or BSH) is indispensable on the Elbe
ring areas with numerous destinations close to the harbours along Estuary. www.bsh.de
the Lower Elbe. With this information, the Skipper Guide offers a
Information on waterway traffic:
wide variety of ideas for exploring the maritime landscape of the Lo-
Water lovers on the Elbe whose boats are equipped with a VHF
wer Elbe by water as well as by land.You will of course need updated
radio system are required to listen to the traffic information and as-
charts in order to navigate on board and make your approach to the
sistance broadcasts: Cuxhaven Elbe-Traffic VHF 71; Brunsbüttel VHF
various harbours. The Skipper Guide also contains information con-
68; Hamburg Port VHF 74.
cerning the facilities at each harbour, dining options, and terrific tips
for land excursions. Enchanting historic districts, maritime museums, Safety on the water – a guide for water lovers:
nature experience stations, and much more are sure to make your You can get this brochure issued by the Bundesministerium für Ver-
time on land memorable before it’s time to set sail for the next port kehr, Bau- und Wohnungswesen (Federal Ministry of Transport and
of call. Housing) from the ‘Wasserschutzpolizei‘ (German Coast Guard)
Not only that, but the latest edition of the Skipper Guide also features or the Maritimen Landschaft Unterelbe GbR (Lower Elbe Maritime
a collection of course offerings in the Lower Elbe region for beginners Landscape Association).
and active sport boaters. Weather service:
The Maritime Traffic Division of the Deutsche Wetterdienst (German
The Lower Elbe estuary moves with the Weather Service, or DWD) as well as the Bundesamt für Seeschiff-
rhythm of the tides fahrt und Hydrographie (Federal Ministry for Maritime Navigation
and Hydrography, or BSH) provide up-to-date important nautical in-
Lower Elbe. Some see the tides as a sporty challenge, while others formation their website. www.dwd.de, www.bsh.de
prefer to give in to the rhythm of the ebb and flow.
There is a tidal range of about three meters between high and low
tides, while the flow speed reaches between two and four knots,
sometimes more. The tributaries of the Elbe River are protected by
storm surge barriers, gates that open at set times, on a signal, or when
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6 Heiligenstedten Yacht Marina 27 Organization of Harburg Sailers Marina 39
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7 Borsfleth/Störloch Yacht Club 28 Peter Knief Boatyard Grünendeich 35 21
8 Wewelsfleth Marina 29 Heuer Boatyard, Finkenwerder
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18 Uetersen Stichhafen 39 Stade Municipal Harbour
49 SV Freiburg Boat Slips 53 Oberndorf Docks 57 IG Hechthausen Boat Dock 61 SV Cuxhaven Marina
19 Haseldorf Harbour 40 SC Diamant Marina
50 Neuhaus / Historic Harbour 54 Hemmoor Boat Dock / 58 Holiday park Hechthausen Boat Dock 62 Amerikahafen Marina
20 Hetlinger Schanze Yacht Marina 41 Stader Sand Docking Area Neuhaus Marina Schwarzenhütten A 261
21 42 Harbour of the Stade Motor Boat 51 Geversdorf Boat Dock 55 Floating Dock Facility WSC Osten 59 Otterndorf Harbour 63 City-Marina Cuxhaven
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www.seehundstation-friedrichskoog.de Excursion destinations
The 2.2 km Trischen Dam at the tip of the The Dutch windmill ‘Immanuel’ along the Püt-
small peninsula belonging to Friedrichskoog is tenweg path in Marner Neuenkoogsdeich.
a very popular vantage point. The swimming Anyone who can should hop on a bicycle. A
beach at the tip of the Friedrichskoog penin- network of biking paths marked by clear sig-
sula is monitored by lifeguards and has beach nage offers a wealth of destinations. Five ki-
chairs, a designated nude beach section, and a lometres away in Marne, you can switch to a
designated dog beach section. Maritime event pedal-powered cart outfitted with a sail and,
highlight: Friedrichskoog Crab Market when the conditions are right, allow your-
www.friedrichskoog.de self to be swept along to St Michaelisdonn.
www.marschenbahn-draisine.de
Neufeld If that sounds a bit too strenuous for you, feel
Neufeld Harbour free to relax in the Marne swimming pool. Just
Schleswig-Holstein
Schleswig-Holstein Under normal conditions, the tideway to the a little bit further along, the Kaiser Wilhelm
harbour can generally be navigated successful- Koog swimming area beckons.
FrieDrichskoog ly by ships with draughts of 1.50 m starting at
half-tide before and after high tide. From the Brunsbüttel
Friedrichskoog Harbour from the chairman Björn Feil by calling 04854 well-marked entry point, a desludged tideway
The former port of Friedrichskoog has been 904430 or 0171 7992267. Brunsbüttel Historic Harbour
extends over the mudflats and grasslands to
closed since 2015.The previous barrage, which www.sbc-friedrichskoog.de the idyllic natural harbour. The harbour, which Set amongst the reeds and poplar trees, the
connected it with the Elbe and the North Sea, is operated by the Neufeld Yacht Club, has natural, tide-dependent yacht marina in the
was converted into a pumping station which is Excursion destinations plenty of guest slips with water and power HISTORIC MARINA area is found at the in-
no longer passable for water vehicles. On the south side of the harbour, you will find hookups. A guest grill with tables and seating tersection of the Elbe and Kiel Canals. Run by
However, the Sportbootclub Friedrichskoog the world’s largest whale, with a large indoor as well as shower and WC facilities are availa- the Brunsbüttel Sailing Club, this marina has
e.V. still operates its emergency landing stage. playground in its stomach. ‘Willi the Whale’ is ble. www.neufeld-sbc.de undergone comprehensive modernisation
Coming from the sea, it is located on the star- 130 m long and 20 m wide. He offers a wide and is a great place to stay overnight before
board side of the old harbour tidal channel array of recreational opportunities for child- or after passing through the Kiel Canal. Un-
directly in front of the pumping station. Guests ren and adults. www.wal-friedrichskoog.de der normal weather conditions, it is possible
as well as boat owners of the SBC Friedrichs- to negotiate the marina between three hours
The National Park Centre ‘Schutzstation
koog can moor there. before high tide and two hours after high tide
Wattenmeer’ (Wattenmeer Conservation
Because of tides, shoals, non-existent bumps in vessels with draughts of up to 2 m. When
Station) in Friedrichskoog, which also hou-
and the already difficult area, we advise there is an easterly wind, the time frame is a
ses an information centre, can be found at
the club only experienced skippers with boats bit tighter. The marina offers approximately 95
the ‘Südseite Hafen’ (Southside Harbour).
suitable for tidal flats and correspondingly slips for sailing boats and motorboats in the
www.schutzstation-wattenmeer.de
shallow draught for steering. summer. Guest slips are located in front of the
The Sportbootclub Friedrichskoog will be The Seal Centre Friedrichskoog is the only pumping station on the western side of the
happy to provide further information in the centre in Schleswig-Holstein authorised to marina and in spaces marked with green signs.
clubhouse at the old harbour during ope- accept abandoned, sick, or injured seals. Here, The bathroom facilities are located behind the
ning hours (usually from 11.00 to 12.00 hrs the animals can be monitored in large pools dyke (to the right of the pumping station at
and from 18.00 to 20.00 hours, otherwise as very similar to their natural habitat. It is espe- the bottom of the stairs). Water and power
required) by calling 04854 1872 or directly cially interesting to visit during feeding time. hookups are available, and there are waste dis-
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Wilster
Kasenort Marina Excursion destinations
The Wilster Sailing Club operates two mari- Today, the Palais Doos (Doos Palace) is home
nas. Guests are welcome to moor their boats to the Wilster Public Library. The historic hall
in either one. The first marina is located in of mirrors in the ‘New City Hall’ is definitely
Kasenort. This small natural marina, with 15 worth a visit, but can only be viewed upon
boat slips (floating docks) right next to the request and is usually only open to groups do-
Kasenort lock, tends to dry up. 3 guest boat ing a tour of the town. You can also take a re-
slips: One guest boat can be moored to the freshing dip in the Elbe at the Brokdorf Beach,
side of the floating dock, while others must which is especially nice at high tide. Slipping
moor their boats with at least two lines and into the cool waters of the lavishly appointed
one line moored to the opposite bank with Brokdorf Leisure Pool is also an attractive op-
an anchoring chain.The ground consists of soft tion. www.brokdorf-elbe.de
sludge. It is not possible to approach the ma-
rina from approximately one hour before to
one hour after low tide. Please pay attention
posal facilities. The marina master’s offices are on the lock system and the Kiel Canal. www.wsv.
to the currents when approaching. Maximum
the east bank. There are four bicycles next to the de/wsa-bb/atrium
boat length 11 m, maximum draught 1.50
building, which guests can borrow for short trips. Brunsbüttel tour guides offer lock tours from m. Places for shopping 2 km away in Wilster.
Two covered grill grill stations are set up on the April until October. www.schleusenmeile- www.sv-wilster.de
eastern side of the marina. There are stores within brunsbuettel.de
walking distance where visitors can purchase sup- The interactive maritime playground near the Langes Rack Marina
plies (approximately 600–800 m away). www.svb- lock gets both youngsters and those in their
bru.de The ‘Langes Rack’ Marina is also run by the
‘Golden Years’ alike in on the action. In the
Wilster Sailing Club and operates without
Brunsbüttel town historic district, take advan-
Brunsbüttel Marina regard to the tides. Visitors are welcome to
tage of the opportunity to stroll past beauti-
use the boat slips marked in green (there are
On the inner banks, behind the lock in the Kiel fully restored gabled houses. The Heimatmu-
almost always two or three slips free). Power
Canal is the small Brunsbüttel Marina. This mari- seum Brunsbüttel (Brunsbüttel Local History Wilstermarsch is the perfect place for a bike
and water hookups at the dock. High-voltage
na is a port of transit and offers all of the most Museum) houses a wealth of exciting exhibiti- ride. Route suggestions can be downloaded at
power lines along the way into the Stör limit
important facilities for guests, including bathrooms. on pieces. www.museum-brunsbuettel.de www.wilstermarsch-service.de. You can visit
mast height. Boats up to 18 m long can dock in
A direct power supply is available at the slips on The Stadtgalerie im Elbeforum (City Gallery the outside of Wilster‘s landmark Schöpfmüh-
the marina at the outer docks. Docking in the
the land side. The town centre of Brunsbüttel, with at the Elbe Forum) offers changing exhibitions le Honigfleth windmill, and tours are available
tidal waters on the inside of the dock should
its extensive selection of shops, is within view. The and cultural events. www.elbeforum.de with an appointment.
be left up to experienced skippers.The marina
Brunsbüttel WSA (Waterways and Shipping Of- www.foerderverein-bockmuehle.de
At the Freibad Ulitzhörn outdoor swimming has bathrooms (without showers). A grill area
fice) operates the marina. www.nok-wsa.de
pool, dream boats pass right by the edge of with shelter is available on-site. There is shop-
the pool. It will soon be possible to stay the ping 5 km away in Wilster. www.sv-wilster.de
Excursion destinations
night at the Hüttendorf, which is part of the
The imposing technical structure of the Brunsbüt- pool. www.freizeitbad-brunsbuettel.de
tel canal lock has long attracted visitors. Located
Additional information can be found at
directly at the gates of the canal lock, the ‘Atrium’
www.brunsbuettel.de.
lock museum provides visitors with information on
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Borsfleth (störloch) and Wewelsfleth
Borsfleth/Störloch Yacht Club up on supplies. Bicycles can be borrowed
from the harbourmaster.
Behind the Stör Lock (VHF Channel 09/Stör
www.ssv-borsfleth.de
Lock) is the Störloch with Hafen von Borsfleth
marina, an idyllically located yacht marina with
Wewelsfleth Marina
about 100 boat slips. The marina, which is ope-
rated by the Borsfleth Yacht Club, is accessible Wewelsfleth Marina offers sufficient space
at both high and low tides. The water depth at its swimming docks for guests to dock
differs with the tide: 1.80 m to 4.80 m. Pow- their boats. The shipyard offers resources for
er and water hookups as well as bathrooms ship repair and there is also a large crane.
are available. Borsfleth is about a thirty-minute Bathrooms are available, as is petrol service.
walk away and has shops where you can stock Power and water hookups are available at
Motor boats can dock further up the Stör in the
shallower slips. Plenty of places to obtain supplies
Itzehoe in Heiligenstedten: Boat equipment stores, fuel-
Heiligenstedten Yacht Marina ling stations, petrol filling stations, home impro-
(wet dock marina) vement centres, bakeries, and more are within
easy walking distance, with even more stores in
The association marina of the Itzehoe Sailing
Itzehoe (bus connection).
Club (SVI) is located on the right bank of the
www.stoerschipper.de
Stör, approximately 400 m behind the draw-
bridge in Heiligenstedten. Guests are welcome.
Excursion destinations
The marina is the last yacht marina on the Stör
accessible with a fully raised mast (maximum Kreismuseum Prinzeßhof (Prinzeßhof Regional
mast height: 18 m). The drawbridge in Heili- Museum) www.kreismuseum-prinzesshof.de
genstedten will open at the sound signal of 2 Information on the history and cultural back-
long tones or when you make a call to 04821- ground of the Steinburg region in the 19th and
84325. Since the Stör waterway is highly depen- 20th centuries. Wenzel Hablik Museum www.
dent on the tide, the marina is protected by a wenzel-hablik.de
dock gate. The dock gate can usually be opened Works by Itzehoe artists. The Schwimmzent-
one hour before high tide in Itzehoe and even rum Itzehoe swimming centre is located not far
sooner at high water levels. Boats can be no from the city centre in a little forested area.The
more than 3.85 m wide. It is possible to tie up area surrounding Itzehoe is perfect for bicyc-
at the waiting dock in front of the gate in order le rides and hiking. You can pick up the biking
to wait for high tide. There are bathroom in the and hiking map ‘Radfahren und Wandern im
clubhouse, as well as power and water hookups. Kreis Steinburg’ (Bike Rides and Hikes in the
The SVI marina also includes the two docks on Steinburg Region) from the tourist information
the opposite side of the Stör, where boats are centre. www.itzehoe.de/tourismus. Additional
also welcome to dock – one in front of and one event tips can be found at www.meinitzehoe.
behind the Stör drawbridge. These two docks de.
are located in the deepest waters for sail boats.
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Glückstadt cilities as well as the harbourmaster’s offices
are located on the northern side of the inner
Glückstadt Outer Harbour
harbour in the ‘Alte Mühle’ clubhouse.
The harbour is generally not dependent on the www.sv-glueckstadt.de
tides. It can be navigated at any water level and
under any weather conditions. Boat slips are Glückstadt Inner Harbour
available at the Glückstadt Sailing Club floating
Also operated by the Glückstadt Sailing Club,
docks (with power and water) as well as along
the inner harbour runs summer operations
the opposite waiting dock north of the lock
and can be reached from the outer harbour
entrance. The floating docks are suitable for
by passing through a lock gate after calling
yachts up to 13 m in length, while larger ships
ahead one day in advance. This is opened 2.5
must dock at the long floating dock north of
to 2 hours before high tide for about 2 hours,
the lock entrance (waiting dock). From time to
depending on water levels. Expected hours
time there may be strong currents toward the
of operation for the lock gate are posted
north west, since the Rhin drains out at the
in the announcement box on the lock gate
facility’s location through sluices and pumps. A
building. Heavy winds may limit the hours
yellow flashing light above the outlets turns on
of operation. The inner harbour is close to
when it is pumping.There are water and power
the city centre and offers calm boat slips.
hookups at the facility, while the bathroom fa-
Beidenfleth
the marina and directly at some of the boat Floating Docks Beidenfleth
slips. There are also places to purchase sup- Located 11 km behind the Stör lock is the
plies near the marina. The marina is operated floating dock harbour of the Beidenfleth Sai-
by the Municipality of Wewelsfleth in collabo- ling Club. Boats can dock lengthwise along the
ration with the Wewelsfleth Yacht Club. Con- extensive floating docks. Guests are welcome
tact (phone): Harbourmaster 0171-3483531, to dock their boats. There are bathroom fa-
or Municipality of Wewelsfleth 04823-948222. cilities. Power and water hookups at the har-
bour. Shops for purchasing supplies near the
Excursion destinations harbour. www.bsv-beidenfleth.de
Be sure to take full advantage of the marina
bicycles in Borsfleth. Discover the little villa- Excursion destinations
ges nearby and their historic charm. A host of One of the last of its kind, the motorised cable
restored half-timbered houses are considered ferry ‘Else’ connects the two banks of the Stör.
cultural monuments and also make for brea- www.stoerfaehre-else.de It is the only way to
thtaking photo motifs. You can even visit the cross the Stör between the 12 km drawbridge
Stör lock near Wewelsfleth by making an ap- upstream in Heiligenstedten and the Stör lock
pointment (04124-97044). located 10 km downstream in Wewelsfleth.
The ‘Hoffnung’ windmill and St Nicolai Church
are two unmistakable landmarks of Beiden-
fleth.
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The SVG boxes on the north side below the Excursion destinations
old mill and the boat slips in the back part The historic district of Glückstadt is definitely
of the harbour‘s south side can be utilised. worth touring. Christian IV of Denmark had
Glückstadt Yacht Shipyard operates the south- the city designed in the Renaissance style from
western side of the harbour. There is sufficient the get-go. At the centre of the star-shaped
depth throughout the harbour, but it is only layout is the marketplace paved in cobblesto-
possible to approach every 12 hours. Power nes.
and water hookups are available in the boxes The Brockdorff-Palais (Brockdorff Palace) built
on the north side as well as on the south side. in 1631/1632 now houses a museum. Am Ha-
There is a derrick (rated for loads up to 500 fen Street is now home to numerous historic
kg) directly east of the lock on the north side buildings such as the old salt storage building,
of the inner harbour. At the head of the har- the royal bridgehouse, and the Wiebeke Kruse
bour, Bistro & Café Nettchen offers its guests Tower that Christian IV built for his beloved.
fresh, local products – with Glückstädt pickled The Provianthaus from 1705 (Am Proviant-
herring taking pride of place – and a beautiful graben 1) now serves as an art and cultural
view of the harbour. centre.
www.sv-glueckstadt.de www.provianthaus-glueckstadt.de
Glückstadt harbour is a boarding harbour for
the ‘Tidenkieker’ boat tour. In this flat-botto-
med boat, guests can explore the fascinating
tidal landscape of the Lower Elbe.
www.tidenkieker.de
Riding the ‘RIGMORE von Glückstadt’, the ol-
dest seaworthy sailing boat in Germany, has
long ceased to be a secret tip. Anyone wanting
to charter this floating historical monument
can find the schedule for traditional public ri-
des at www.rigmor.de.
Every year, Glückstädt Herring Week is the
unchallenged highlight of the maritime events
calendar. www.glueckstadt-tourismus.de
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Krückau Estuary
Krückau Estuary Docking Harbour ensemble of steamer bridges and a wealth of train station is just 20 minutes away (tram
The docking harbour of the W.Y.K. Elmshorn thatched-roof houses. You will notice that the connection to Hamburg).
is located in the Krückau Estuary. It has floa- wooden sea buoys (1699) look like oversized www.segler-verein-elmshorn.de
ting docks with stern posts, so the ships won’t sugarloaves when you visit them. The ‘Dörp-
wash up on dry land. Guests are welcomed stuuv’ in Kollmar is home to the permanent Excursion destinations
with open arms. The area is perfect for exten- exhibition ‘Storm Surges and Coastal Protec- Elmshorn is the home harbour of the ‘GLO-
ded bike tours, and the club loans out bicycles tion’. RIA’, an example of a historic German flat-
free of charge. There is a playground and grill keeled ship propelled by sails and referred to
station. Bathroom facilities, showers, and a hy- as an ‘ewer’. The former freight ewer, rigged
giene room are available in the clubhouse. The up as a single-mast ewer with a gaff sail confi-
premises have one slip with a hoist and two guration, takes groups of up to 21 passengers
derricks. The lock gates to the harbour are on traditional ship rides. Reserve a spot on a
opened approximately two hours before high public ride at www.ewer-gloria.de. At the tou-
tide, depending on the tidal conditions. The rist information centre in the gatehouse, you
maximum clearance width for moving through can pick up a flyer that leads visitors on an
is 5 m. In the summer, a harbour service team informative journey through the city centre to
monitors the opening of the gates over the see all the historic sites. The Elmshorn Water
weekend. A waiting dock connected by land Tower has been open to the public for a few
to the lock is located on the starboard side. years now and is worth a visit. Tours are of-
www.1ter-yachthafen-krueckau-muendung.de fered. There is a sculpture garden extending
from the Wedenkampbrücke to Berliner Stra-
Excursion destinations ße. Works by well-known artists are featured.
If you follow the Krückau out, you will come Elmshorn The Industriemuseum (Industrial Museum) in
upon the only manually operated ferry in Elmshorn shows the way everyday life and
Elmshorn Marina work were transformed during the Industrial
Schleswig-Holstein, the Wriggfähre. Kronsnest
www.faehre-kronsnest.de The little ‘Spöken- The Elmshorn Yacht Club (SVE) is located di- Revolution.You can book city tours for groups
kieker’ museum next to the ferry‘s launch site rectly next to the city centre. The marina is ti- here as well.
houses changing exhibitions. Anyone with a de-dependent. Boat slips are suitable for boats www.industriemuseum-elmshorn.de
bicycle at their disposal should be sure to visit with a draught of up to 1.40 m, a width of up Maritime event highlight: Harbour Festival and
Seestermühe. The little village tucked behind to 3.50 m, and a length of up to 11 m. Guests ‘Florawochen’ Celebration Additional infor-
the dykes of the Elbe and Krückau offers a are welcome. There are hookups for power, mation and events can be found at
backdrop unlike anywhere else in the mar- water, and lighting at the boat slips, and there www.vbv-elmshorn.de.
shes. The many old thatched-roof cottages, are also waste disposal facilities. A derrick and
the Seestermühe Manor, the village museum, a slip big enough to accommodate up to 10 t
and the beautiful gardens are all worth a visit. are also available. In the clubhouse, kitchen as
Village tours can be booked through the Elb- well as bathroom facilities are available. There
marschenhaus (Elbe Marsh House). is a supermarket with a bakery right next to
www.elbmarschenhaus.de the marina. You can also catch a bus to Ueter-
Further down the Elbe, Kollmar beckons. The sen, Wedel, and Seestermühe. The Elmshorner
Kollmar Harbour awaits with a picturesque city centre is a 15-minute walk away, and the
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Pinnau Estuary Uetersen Pinnau Estuary Docking Harbour nearest baker is located on the other side of Klosterdeich Dyke Marina Excursion destinations Entry approximately two hours before high the Pinnau lock towards Haseldorf. Klosterdeich Dyke Marina, run by the Ueter- Rosenstadt Uetersen is 1.5 km from the Klos- tide, gate 4 m wide. The water depth of the www.seglervereinigung-pinnau.de sen Marine Sports Club, is located behind the terdeich Harbour and accessible by bus, foot, harbour run by the Pinnau Sailing Club is bet- Pinnau Dyke on Deichstraße. Guests are wel- or bike. The ‘Rosarium’, a rose garden of ap- ween 2.5 m at the entrance to 2 m at the Excursion destinations come. The marina has water slips, free-floating proximately 70,000 m2, is always open. Not back floating dock facility. Boats can dock at Make good use of the bicycles. Tours through slips, two boat storage facilities, and a multip- far from the garden, the neoclassical manor of two floating docks with two offshoots on the the Seestermüher and Haseldorf Marshes urpose clubhouse. Power and water hookups the Langes Tannen Museum houses a collec- side. The facility offers space for 70 ships, and offer a fantastic opportunity to relax and at the harbour. Next to the slip track with tion of objects from the everyday life of the 10 guest slips are available. The floating docks bike on a flat course while experiencing the winch, a derrick is available. Modern bathroom common people of the 19th and 20th cen- have electricity (230 V, 16 A). There are three cosy marsh villages and untouched nature. facilities with showers are also available. Bikes tury on permanent display. The Stadt- und places to stow drinking water. The harbour The swing bridge over the Pinnau near the to borrow, distance to Uetersen is 1.5 km. Heimatgeschichtliche Museum (City and Re- has a concrete slip track (maximum 10 t). An Neuendeich Dyke dates from the year 1887 www.wsv-uetersen.de gional History Museum) in the factory buil- electric winch, two tractors, and a mast crane has been declared a cultural monument. The ding of the former Uetersen Gasworks offers are available. The clubhouse has kitchen and Deekenhörn Recreational Area is located Uetersen Stichhafen insight into life in the 18th to 20th centuries. bathroom facilities. There is a grilling area on upstream on the Elbe near Hohenhorst, at an Also run by the Uetersen Water Sports Club, Topics featured in the exhibition include trade, the terrace. The SVP waiting dock is located idyllic spot between two ponds. the Stichhafen is located at the heart of Ue- handicrafts, whaling, seafaring, and shipyards. 300 m upstream on the northern bank of the www.haseldorfer-marsch.de, tersen (maximum 1.6 m draught). Guests are Additional information can be found at www. Pinnau. Up to four ships can wait there for the www.holstein-tourismus.de welcome. In addition to the boat storage faci- uetersen.de. In Uetersen/Oberglinde: Fully next high tide. Dropping anchor and spending lities and outdoor boat storage spots, there is equipped natural outdoor pool. the night is not allowed here. It is possible to also a slip track with winch. Modern bathroom www.naturbad-oberglinde.de reach the marina from here by walking over facilities as well as power and water hookups the old summer dyke. Bicycles are stored in are available here as well. All supply shops are the slip track engine house, and guests are within walking distance. www.wsv-uetersen.de welcome to borrow them free of charge. The back to general map 18 19
Haseldorf And Hetlingen
Haseldorf Harbour to run through the marina at low tide. The 180 different old fruit species are cultivated international standards, as well as an attrac-
Natural sluice harbour that does sometimes nearest dining establishment is in Hetlingen (3 here. The fruit garden is freely accessible, and tive ‘Maritime Mile’ surrounding the marina
dry up, with floating docks on the south eas- km), with shops and stores located 6 km away the Elbe Marsh House offers guided tours. In grounds. Additional information: www.wedel.
tern side. The harbour run by the Haseldorf in Holm. Guest boat parking upon request. A the historic cooper village from 1764, crafts- de/tourismus-freizeit/elbe-maritimes/
Yacht Club is tide-dependent and can be suc- container with bathroom facilities, old railway men present the old craft of the cooper, who schulauer-hafen.html.
cessfully negotiated approximately two hours car that serves as a clubhouse, a grilling area, made barrel hoops out of wood harvested
after low tide up to about two hours following and a children’s playground are available at the from the meadows. Appointments can be set Excursion destinations
high tide; easterly winds may lower the water marina. Slip track can be used upon request. up at the Elbe Marsh House upon request. The Elbhöhen hiking trail starts east of the
levels considerably at times. Guests are wel- By land it is only possible to reach the marina The Snake’s Head Flower Festival in April is Schulau Fährhaus (the Schulau ferryhouse).
a highlight of the Hetlinger community events. The Lühe Schulau Ferry starts from the jetty.
Every year, the snake‘s heads bloom and at- www.luehe-schulau-faehre.de
tract up to 5,000 nature lovers to Hetlingen.
It is an easy way to reach the Altes Land on
On top of all the glorious blossoms, there is
the other side of the Elbe. From April to Oc-
also additional information on the beautiful
tober, the Halunder Jet transports guests to
blossoms, entertainment, food, and drink. Ad-
Germany’s only open sea island, Helgoland.
ditional tips and scheduling:
Spending time in the Schulau Fährhaus at the
www.haseldorfer-marsch.de.
Ship Greeting Station ‘Willkomm Höft’ (Wel-
come Point) is always an exciting way to pass
Schulau
the time. www.schulauer-faehrhaus.de
Schulau Yacht Marina There are good public transport connections
The Schulau Marina first came into operation to the City of Wedel and the Hanseatic City of
in 2016. Following extensive renovations, skip- Hamburg within walking distance.
pers are now greeted with a marina meeting
comed with open arms and can use the slips on foot or with a bicycle. Those travelling in
marked in green upon agreement with the a car can get as close as 800 m to the club
harbourmaster. Bicycles are available to bor- premises. www.wsv-hetlingen.de
row. Water and power hookups are available.
Bathroom facilities are in the clubhouse, and a Excursion destinations
grilling area is open for use. Stores and over- Haseldorf Palace Park, with its ponds and an-
night accommodations available about 1 km cient trees is freely accessible. Across from
away in Haseldorf. www.wsc-haseldorf.de the Palace Park is the Elbmarschenhaus (Elbe
Marsh House). Its exhibitions and the large
Hetlinger Schanze Yacht Marina interactive outdoor park offer playful insights
Floating dock facility of the Hetlingen Yacht into the natural and cultural landscapes of the
Club surrounded by sandy beaches (no swim- marshes. Here guests can get tips for excursi-
ming allowed). This little marina has a narrow ons in the area. www.elbmarschenhaus.de
entrance. Since large ships tend to leave be- Elbe Marsh House’s fruit garden borders di-
hind a powerful wake, small breakers can tend rectly on the Haseldorf Marina. Approximately
back to general map 20 21mosphere with a new view or perspective
Hamburg revealed at every turn. Anyone who scales
the 88-metre-tall Süllberg will be rewarded
Blankenese with a gorgeous view of the Elbe and the
ships moving in and out. Tram or bus lines
Mühlenberg Marina
can take you directly into the Hamburg city
Der Mühlenberg Marina centre. Additional information and events.
The marina is run by the Mühlenberg Skiff www.hamburg-tourism.de,
Marina Society and is located in Hamburg- www.metropolregion-hamburg.de
Blankenese below the Hirschpark. It has 245
slips for yachts, skiffs, and open motorboats.
Dry parking slots are also available on land for
skiffs. Guest slips are available. If the marina
dries up, keel boats generally remain upright
in the soft mud. Stalls can be tied up outdoors
in coordination with the harbourmaster. Slips
are available for boats with a maximum total
Wedel length of 9 m and maximum weight of 1500
Hamburg Marina/Wedel kg. Motorboats must be open. There is one
With a floating dock featuring around 2000 Excursion destinations slip facility available. A derrick is available for
boat slips, the Hamburg Marian in Wedel is Public transport will take you to the local at- use free of charge. Bathroom facilities (show-
one of the largest tide-independent marinas tractions in the City of Wedel and the Hansea- er, toilet) are available. Tram or bus lines can
in Northern Europe. The marina is designed tic City of Hamburg. Information on numerous take you directly into the Hamburg city centre.
to be barrier-free. Bordered by approximately tourist destinations and events can be found www.jgm-elbe.de
80,000 m² of floodplain forest, the marina also at www.wedel.de, www.wedelmarketing.de
serves as a local recreational area for Wedel A lido with playground – and a beach club in Excursion destinations
and the area surrounding Hamburg. Two lit the summer – beckon in the immediate vici- The Hirschpark is without a doubt one of the
entrances lead into the marina, which never nity of the marina. Deichstraße is the starting most engaging parks on the Elbchaussee. Fal-
dries up. Guest slips are marked in green. The point for an educational planet-themed wal- low deer and grand centuries-old trees grace
top speed limit in the marina is 5.5 km/h. The- king path. Information boards along the trail this green jewel on the Elbe. Located in the
re are three derricks, one 15 t crane, one slip highlight interesting information about the pla- first part of the Hirschpark is a cottage desi-
track, various dockyards, and a petrol station nets of the Solar System. Remnants of the old gned by Christian Frederick Hansen. French-
on-site. All slips have hookups for power and maritime handicraft of rope-making can still be style gardens were established nearby. In the
fresh water. There are disposal facilities in the found in Wedel: Today, the Reepschlägerhaus third part of the park, the grand Lindenallee
marina for oil or contaminated bilge water, (Ropemaker’s House) is a cosy tea house and (Linden Alley) makes an impression with its
as well as modern bathroom facilities and a cultural centre. www.reepschlaegerhaus.de carefully maintained flowerbeds, rhododend-
marina restaurant. A grilling area and playg- In addition to information about the city’s mari- rons, and azaleas.
round are available for use. Sufficient parking time and regional history, the Heimatmuseum- Almost 5,000 steps greet visitors in the well-
spaces available for personal vehicles. Wedel is Wedel (Local History Museum) also harbours known ‘Stair District’ of Blankenese. The laby-
a 30-minute walk away. Public transport and reminders of this handicraft steeped in tradition. rinthine alleys and small villas on the hillside
an extensive network of shops can be found www.museuminfonet.de/museum-wedel/ bordering the Elbe create an enchanting at-
within 2 km. www.hamburger-yachthafen.de
back to general map 22 23Hamburg Wilhelmsburg
City Sporthafen Hamburg Holstenkaten Harbour Excursion destinations
The City Sporthafen is a guest marina with This harbour run by the Reiherstieg Sailor’s The nearby Heuckenlock nature preserve is
80 to 120 slips for vessels up to about 50 m Club is located on the northern side of the the only one of its kind in Europe. Nature lo-
in length. The yachts can have a draught of Southern Elbe – at kilometre 613.7 – in the vers will find it to be a veritable treasure trove,
between 2.50 m and 4 m. There are generally Holstenkaten Marina. The marina is in a quiet with its great diversity of plant life (over 700
free spots available for yachts up to 20 m in and protected location bordering directly on species) as well as its wealth of bird species
length. The marina is protected against swells the Heuckenlock natural preserve. Due to for whom the tall reeds (up to 5 m) serve as
(be aware of the currents) and has modern its shallow depth, it is best to approach the perfect breeding grounds and a plentiful sour-
bathroom facilities with showers. There is a marina up to one hour before or after low ce of food. At low tide, you are likely to run
power hookup at every slip, a petrol station tide. Guests are welcome to dock their boats across tidal channels in the Heuckenlock that
near the harbour, petrol supply, and WLAN.
Access to the marina by land is closed at night,
though guests can obtain a key from the har-
bourmaster. Guests at the City Sporthafen are
welcome to dine on the lightship.
www.city-sporthafen-hamburg.de
Excursion destinations
The Speicherstadt, St Pauli Piers, Fish Market,
Old Elbe Tunnel, St Michael’s Church, Por-
tuguese District, and the new part of the city
– Hafen City, with its ‘Sandtorhafen’ museum
harbour – are all in close proximity to the
harbour. Stiftung Hamburg Maritim (Hamburg
Maritime Foundation) posts opportunities for
visitors to ride along on traditional ships at
www.stiftung-hamburg-maritim.de. Of course,
the Hanseatic City still has a lot more for you (sailors as well as those with a motor boat). refill quickly at high tide.
to experience and discover. Near the harbour, The Sailor’s Club has WLAN. Bathroom faci- Directly across from the Heuckenlock on
you will have access to public transport that lities with showers are available in the club- the other side of the Southern Elbe is the
will take you through the metropolis to a wide house. You will also have a grill pavilion with Schweenssand nature preserve. Heuckenlock
array of different landmarks, cultural offerings, a view of the harbour at your disposal. There and Schweenssand, while large areas, constitu-
and parks. Information, events, etc.: are power and water hookups and shopping te only what is left of the formerly much more
www.metropolregion-hamburg.de, in the nearby shopping centre, approximately extensive grassy freshwater marshland subject
www.hamburg-tourism.de. 10–15 minutes away by foot. There is also a to the ebb and flow of the tides.
dockyard, sailmaker, ship chandler, police sta-
tion, post office, and motor workshop. The
Sailor’s Club also has slips available on the Lo-
wer Elbe. www.svr-hamburg.de
back to general map 24 25From Hamburg to the North Sea Its many different types of harbours make and much more. tours, and tourist attractions from the indivi- the maritime landscape of the Lower Elbe an The picturesque landscape of the Lower dual harbours. ideal playground for water sports that simply Elbe is an attractive place for excursions We hope you have a relaxing stay and a good beckons for a visit. around the surrounding area, with a bicycle, trip, and we look forward to Its offerings include the historic ewer harbour for example. seeing you again. Ahoy! in the Kehdinger District; the city harbours The harbours and marinas listed in this Skip- in Bremervörde, Buxtehude, and Stade; the per Guide offer guest slips with supply and Schleusenmeile Brunsbüttel lock mile; and disposal hookup infrastructures. You can get the largest tide-independent marina in Euro- even more information on service offerings, pe, the Wedel Marina, which offers 2,000 slips shopping, sightseeing, doctors, chemists, bike
Harburg
Harburg Marina light: ‘Leinen Los’ (Anchors Away) Harbour Finkenwerder Kutterscholle) is a famous fish
Call VHF Channel 13 or phone number 040- Festival: www.harburger-hafenfest.de, dish. In fishing and seafaring villages, you can
428471351 to have the Harburg lock opened www. kulturwerkstatt-harburg.de. enjoy it in historic restaurants. Am Neßdeich
(operates 24 hours a day). A total of 70 ships 6 is the birthplace of author Gorch Fock (the
can dock in the tide-free dockyard with a wa- best-known pen name of Johann Wilhelm Ki-
Finkenwerder
ter depth of 5.60 m of the Harburg Yacht Cen- nau), and the ‘Gorch Fock House’ is open to
tre all year round. Guests who will be docking Rüsch Marina the public.
their boats are encouraged to register. There The marina in the Rüsch Canal offers spaces
are water and power hookups. Modern ba- for ships up to 15 m long and does not de-
throom facilities, washing machine, bicycles, a pend on the tides. Guests are welcome to
playground, a grill, and WLAN are all available. dock their boats. There is a slip facility, and a
There is a petrol station in the vicinity of the crane can also be made available. Small ship
marina. There are also shops on-site. Various repairs can be performed on-site by the adjoi-
providers offering boat-related services can ning Feltz-Werft. There are bathroom facilities
be found at the harbour. Extensive shopping with showers, washing machines, dryers, and
and leisure options, as well as public transport internet access available.
(bus, tramway and long-distance train), are all www.marinaruesch.de
within walking distance.
www.yachtzentrum-harburg.de Heuer Boatyard
The Heuer Boatyard harbour is located on the
Peter Knief Boatyard Rüsch Canal in the Finkenwerder.There are 150
The boatyard in the Hamburg Inner Harbour summer slips available at the floating dock.The
offers guest slips in its marina in addition to the slips are equipped with power hook-ups, and
If you decide to take a dip in the outdoor pool
usual services. www.bootswerft-peterknief.de there is a central area with fresh water supply
at Gorch Fock Park, don’t be surprised if you
and sewage disposal. There is a slip facility and
see a few enormous container ships floating
Excursion destinations crane.There is a bathroom area on the premi-
practically right at the edge of the pool. The
An atmosphere of urban change domina- ses of the boatyard for customers and guests.
ocean liners of the HVV operate regularly on
tes the Harburg Harbour. The harbour area www.bootswerftheuer.de
the other side of the Elbe, travelling from Fin-
is managed by young companies. Old silos, kenwerder to Hamburg. Teufelsbrück (Devil’s
warehouses, and office complexes are being Excursion destinations
Bridge), Blankenese, Museumshafen Ovelgön-
repurposed for intriguing new uses and, from The Finkenwerde Cutter Harbour is home to ne Museum Harbour, the Fish Market, St Pauli
an architectural perspective, are being recon- the open-sea cutter LANDRATH KÜSTER. Piers, and Hafencity are all destinations with
figured in exciting new ways. The restaurant Today, the ‘Freunden des Hochseekutters easy reach.
industry established itself here long ago – in- Landrath Küster e.V.’ (‘Friends of the Landrath
novative ideas continue to attract ever more Küster’) maintain and operate the historic cut-
guests to the ‘Channel Hamburg’. Just take a ter. Its members organise public trips regularly.
tour of discovery through the harbour area www.hf231.de
and see for yourself. Hamburg city centre is If you’re getting hungry: Finkenwerder Schol-
also just a short tram ride away with the tram- le (also called Finkenwerder Speckscholle or
way (Harburg-Rathaus Station). Event high-
back to general map 28 29Lower Saxony
Buxtehude
BWV Hansa Marina and Floating Dockyard MARGARETA at anchor. The old Buxtehude guests ask the harbourmaster or mem- the Alte Land. Route, schedule, and prices:
The fixed facilities of the Hansa on der Este Hanseatic Harbour is a tide-dependent pier bers of the Altländer Yacht Club which slip www.elbe-radwanderbus.de.
Butehude Water Sport Club have up to 35 for passenger ships and launches, making it the would be best. Bicycles can be borrowed Jork should definitely be a stop on your
places for boats. These spaces are especially starting point for a wealth of tours around the from the harbourmaster free of charge. tour. Traditionally dressed guides lead vi-
suitable for sailing yachts, flat-bottomed sail Este and Elbe rivers. A variety of tours are of- The ‘Möwennest’ cafe and restaurant at sitors through the idyllic town centre,
boats, and flat motor boats. Free slips are fered around the introspective historic district the harbour has freely accessible, modern dominated by the historic Gräfenhof City
marked in green and with a date. Ask the har- of the city. Information and event calendar: bathroom facilities. Farm shops and res- Building, the current city building. Hid-
bourmaster when in doubt. The guest area at www.buxtehude.de taurants are a few minutes away on foot. den in the St Matthias Church is an Arp
the front of the Buxtehude Marina can ac- A free City Guide with city map and landmarks The historic town centre of Jork is 3 km Schnitger organ. The Altes Land Museum
commodate 8–10 boats with a length of up to awaits you at the city information centre. away. The Altländer Yacht Club operates in Jork recounts the region‘s histor y, in
10 m and a maximum draught of 1.3 m. Large the harbour. par ticular details about fruit agriculture,
sailing boats, launches, and passenger ships can www.ayc-jork.de seafaring, and local handicrafts. Most of
Jork
dock at the pier (maximum length 25 m, width all, the Alte Land always has a ver y busy
5.5 m, draught 1.5 m). Ships with a draught Neuenschleuse Marina Excursion destinations event calendar, especially during the busy
exceeding 80 cm should be capable of weat- The Neuenschleuse Marina is tide-depen- The best way to explore the Alte Land season. Highlights: Cherr y Week with a
hering low tides. Bathrooms and hookups for dent and has about 120 slips for boats of is by bike. The Neuenschleuse Marina is cherr y market, blossom festival, and Viking
water and power are available. various sizes up to a maximum draught of the perfect star ting point for adventures festival. Visitors can get tips for discover y
www.bwvhansa.de about 1.80 m. Ever y slip has power and through the largest continuous fruit cul- tours through the Alte Land at Tourismus-
water hookups. Guest slips are marked tivation area in Nor thern Europe. From verein Altes Land e.V. (www.tourismus-
Excursion destinations in green. Due to the hard ground below, mid-April until the beginning of October, altesland.de) and at the House of the
In the middle of the historic city centre, you’ll some slips are not suitable for keel ships the Elbe Radwanderbus Bicycle Tour Bus Maritime Landscape of the Lower Elbe in
run across the Fleth, the oldest artificially con- with a deep draught when an easterly stops at the Neuenschleuse Harbour sta- Grünendeich. www.maritime-elbe.de
structed inner harbour dock in Northern Eu- wind is blowing. It is recommended that tion and picks up cyclists as well as hikers
rope. It is here you will find the historic ewer to take them along on its drive through
back to general map 30 31Grünendeich
Grünendeich Marina register ahead of time over the phone. Chan- operated by the Steinkirchen Harbour Asso- a tour guide explain the peculiarities of the
The marina operated by the Lühe Water ging exhibitions and an interactive, walkable ciation (HGS). Guest slips are marked with a splendid houses. The Baroque aisleless church
Sports Club (WSC) and the Altländer Yacht model of the Lower Elbe invite guests to stay green sign. Guests docking at the harbour can St Martini et Nicolai is home to a very special
Centre (AYZ) offers slips at floating docks that, a while. www.maritime-elbe.de obtain a key to the pedestrian bridge. Pow- treasure: An Arp Schnitger organ. A stroll to
with a constant water depth of 1.4 m to 2.2 Twielenfleth Lighthouse houses an exhibiti- er and water hookups are available. No ba- the Hogendiekbrücke Bridge (a Dutch-style
m, will never dry up.The long dock facility with on of ship models from 1893 to the present throom facilities. Shopping and restaurants are drawbridge) is an absolute must for visitors
guest slips marked in green is protected by the day that can be visited upon request (phone located within walking distance in Steinkirchen. to Steinkirchen. You can find the schedule for
Elbe islands. Shower, toilets, and hookups for 04141-76814). A visit to an outdoor pool is Contact HGS: tours given by tour guides in traditional Alt
power and water are available. Services at the the perfect activity for a tour to Hollern-Twie- hafengemeinschaft-steinkirchen@web.de Land dress at the tourist information centre.
marina: Crane, slip facility, boat builder, engine lenfleth. The outdoor pool is located directly www.tourismus-altesland.de
workshop, sailmaker, and fuelling station. on the Elbe with a view of the ‘großen Pötte’. Excursion destinations:
www.wsc-luehe.de, www.stade.city-map.de/de/ A ferry departing from the Lühe floating dock Take the opportunity to stroll through the
altlaender-yachtzentrum connects the two banks of the Elbe. Wedel old village centre of Steinkirchen and around
and the Ship Greeting Station are noteworthy the market – if the opportunity arises, have
destinations on the other side of the Elbe that
can be easily reached with the ferry.
www.luehe-schulau-faehre.de
Steinkicrhen
Steinkirchen Floating Dock Facility
Anyone wanting to dock in Steinkirchen is go-
ing to have to pass the Lühe lock gate on the
Elbe.
The lock gate’s drawbridge is always closed
and can be opened for passing ships. From
15 April to 30 September, the attendant is on
duty from three hours before high tide until
three hours after high tide, but only between
Excursion destinations: 9 am and 8 pm. At any other time, it can be
Talk to experts for information on the mariti- opened upon request after a phone call is
me offerings of Hamburg and the North Sea made (phone 0170-4920272). Further along
at the House of the Maritime Landscape of the Lühe are the old lock gate (now a road
the Lower Elbe. Captain Bruns regularly leads bridge) and the ‘Hogendiekbrücke’ Bridge in
guests through the exhibition on the in-house the middle of Steinkirchen. The clearance de-
captain’s bridge, and anyone wanting to disco- pends on the tides, being 2.50 m at high tide
ver the endless expanses of the universe with and 4 m at half-tide. At kilometre 4 along the
Captain Ohlrogge in the planetarium should river is a new, 98-metre-long lock gate system
back to general map 32 33Stade
Stade Municipal Harbour cinema, and a bowling alley right at the harbour.
The Stade Municipal Harbour located right There are sailmakers and equipment shops
at the gates of the historic city centre is fully near the harbour. The nearby city centre offers
equipped with a harbourmaster’s office, ba- additional shopping. The harbour is run by the
throom facilities, and derrick.The municipal har- Stade Public Services.
bour has 160 m of floating docks where boats www.stadtwerke-stade.de
can dock lengthwise. Guests are welcome. Ple-
ase register with the harbourmaster (04141- SC Diamant Marina, Stade
404510) and pay the docking fee. Groups form The Diamant Marina (SCD) is located 200 m
on the weekends. At low tide, there is hardly in front of the industrial railway drawbridge in
any water for manoeuvring at low tide.You can front of a sluice gate on the starboard side. It
reach the municipal harbour by following the maintains 54 slips. Guests are welcome. The
Schwinge stream course, which joins the Elbe harbour is tide-dependent and will dry up ap-
at Stadersand. A road drawbridge will have to proximately two to two and a half hours before
open before you can enter the harbour. It can and after low tide.There are bathroom facilities,
be opened between 6 am and 10 pm as traffic hook-ups for power and water available at the
allows. There are waiting docks available. There floating dock. Slip track and derrick are availab-
is a tourist information centre and entertain- le.The harbour has two bicycles that it lends for
ment centre with bistros, a restaurant, a hotel, a free. There are restaurants about 1.5 km away,
back to general map 34 35shopping about 2.5 km away, and the city cen- be used, and there is also a football field and
tre is 3 km away. playground for children. The harbourmaster or
www.sc-diamant.de a representative is generally on-site in the after-
noons. www.myc-stade.com
Stader Sand Docking Area
Excursion destinations
The docking area of the Stade Sailing Club at
the Schwinge lock gate in Stadersand is tide- The Hanseatic City of Stade, its picturesque his-
dependent and will partially dry up during ex- toric city centre, and the oldest harbour on the
treme low tides. The boats are left in boxes on Lower Elbe – the Hanseatic Harbour of Stade
the main dock or lengthwise along the docks – are all worth a visit. With its exhibits on the
upstream. Docking options for guests should city’s history, including prehistory, early history,
be discussed with the harbourmaster (04141- and the Hanseatic Period, as well as its harbour-
7305). When there is heavy flow at the lock related artefacts and changing exhibitions, the
gate, this can cause strong currents moving museum in the Schwedenspeicher (Swedish
downstream. The association has about 100 Warehouse) is located right on the old Hanse-
slips, and guests are welcome. There is a boat atic Harbour of Stade. www.museen-stade.de
lifting system, a mast crane, and a skiff slip (limi- The municipal harbour is home to the historic
ted). The clubhouse is located above the dock, coastal motor ship GREUNDIEK, which offers
and guests can register to use it. Additional in- guests rides as a cultural ship and an ambassa-
formation on travelling to the Hanseatic cities dor for the maritime landscape of the Lower
about 5 km away and the shopping located Elbe. www.greundiek.de
there can be found at the clubhouse. Power Even the harbour crane in the municipal har-
and water hookups are located at the docks, as bour is open to the public. Guests can scale the abbenfleth
is a playground. There are bicycles that guests maritime monument upon request.
and their children can borrow free of charge. www.stader-hafenkran.de Abbenfleth Marina Excursion destinations
www.seglerverein-stade.de Operated by the Abbenfleth Water Sports Grauerort Fortress, a fully preserved walled
City tours, canal boat tours, city festivals, boat
tours, and rides on historic ships or the Tiden- Club, this marina is tide-dependent. It can fortress, acts as a staging ground for open-air
Harbour of the Stade Motor Boat and
kieker (www.tidenkieker.de) are just a few of be approached approximately three hours cultural events and can also be visited. Tours
Yacht Club
the many attractions that draw visitors to the before and after high tide with draughts up of the facility are offered at set times. A local
The harbour of the MYC Stade is located on city. General and event information at to 1.65 m. The ground is soft, so even keel railway also circles the area surrounding the
the right bank of the Schwinge toward the rail- www.stade-tourismus.de. boats shouldn’t have a problem. Guests are fortress grounds when it is open.
way bridge. It is not possible to approach the welcome (floating docks). A lock gate (gene- www.grauerort.com
harbour during low tide. Easterly winds can so- rally folded up) protects the marina from high The modern Bützfleth outdoor pool is about
metimes reduce the water level considerably. and low tides. Power and water hookups at 2 km away from the harbour and beckons
Smaller boats can easily moor in the lower har- the docks. Bathroom facilities are available in with numerous attractions for swimming, play,
bour. It is recommended that ships over 10 m the clubhouse. Up by the lock gate, there is and relaxation. www.buetzflether-freibad.de
dock in the upper harbour. There are sufficient a playground with grill station. Bicycles can be
slips for guests in both harbours. There are po- borrowed. There are stores within walking
wer and water hookups on the docks. Modern distance (approximately 15 minutes away) in
bathroom facilities with showers are available. Bützfleth. Bus connection to Stade.
The grilling station in front of the clubhouse can www.awsv.org
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