Line D – Stop 8: Schöne Aussicht / Café Alsterperle

Located right on the Outer Alster, with the Alsterperle (name of a café) as a popular gathering spot by the water. Here, a relaxed waterfront atmosphere meets impressive villas with access to the Alster – one of Hamburg’s most exclusive residential neighborhoods.

Doppeldecker Linie D

Departure times

  • First bus: 9:57 a.m.
  • Last bus: 5:27 p.m.
  • Frequency: 30 minutes
  • Next stop: Gänsemarkt / Valentinskamp (Gängeviertel – the historic alley quarter)
  • From Stop 8 ⇒ to Stop 9: 9 minutes

Explore the surroundings:

It’s arguably Hamburg’s most legendary after-work hangout: Café Alsterperle, a little gem of a kiosk on the eastern bank of the Alster. If you’re taking a boat tour of the Alster through Hamburg, you should definitely stop here. The Hamburg vibe right on the water is unmistakable, and a stop here is definitely worth it. Whether you want to wind down your Alster cruise in a relaxed atmosphere or watch one of the spectacular sunsets from here in the evening.

Highlights within walking distance

  • Alsterperle Kiosk & Café: 0-minute walk
  • Schöne Aussicht Bridge (literal translation of the name: beautiful view bridge): 2-minute walk
  • Feenteich (quiet side canal, literal translation of the name: Fairy Pond ): 4-minute walk

Our local tip for you

There’s no better place to enjoy the sunset in Hamburg. Buy a cold Alsterwasser (a drink, literal translation of the name: Alster water) at the Alsterperle, sit on the wall, and watch the sun sink behind the Hamburg skyline.