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Yacht and sport boat harbours Lower 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 On the Lower Elbe – to be sure harbours. From the historic Ewer Harbour in the rural Kehdinger region to Europe’s largest sport boat harbour, the 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: 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 ‘‘ (German Coast Guard) Not only that, but the latest edition of the Skipper Guide also features or the Maritimen Landschaft 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

B5 YACHT AND SPORT BOAT HARBOURS IN 1 Burg THE LOWER ELBE MARITIME LANDSCAPE nach Helgoland A 23 St. Michaelisdonn Tourist information DITHMAR Burger AU H SCHE OL Docking Areas, Excursion boat N Wilster AU S NOK T E Lighthouse IN 6 Wilster IS Brunsbüttel CH Itzehoe Car ferry, Person ferry Cuxhaven 2 4 E 61 B431 Brunsbüttel Tourismus, Friedrichskoog Tourismus 62 3 5 EL 63 Beidenfleth B 9 M Tourismus e.V. Stör A R S Hamburg Tourismus GmbH Wewelsfleth C B73 60 8 H Balje 49 A 23 Tourismusverband Landkreis -Elbe e.V. 59 Freiburg 7 E LAND Altenbruch Elbe Borsfleth N 50 -Information

WURSTEN A 27 Horst Glückstadt Bremervörde Tourismus 51 Rhinplate11 48 April 2019 Medem Kanal Hadelner 52 Oberndorf 10 Krautsand Wischhafener Südelbe Kollmar L Neuenkirchen 15 AN 53 14 D 12 HA Schwarztonnensand D WINGST B73 45 ELN Krückau 44 13 55 54 Osten 46 Ruthenstrom Pagensand 56 47 A 7 YACHT AND SPORT BOAT HARBOURS 16 17 18 Abbenfleth 43 Pinnau Großenwörden Bishorster Sand 1 Friedrichskoog Harbour 22 Hamburg Marina/Wedel Stadersand 2 Neufeld Harbour 23 Mühlenberg Marina 57 41 19 3 Brunsbüttel Historic Harbour 24 City Sporthafen Hamburg 40 HAMBURG 4 Kasenort Marina 25 Hafen Holstenkaten Harbour 42 Lühesand B495 5 Langes Rack Marina 26 Marina L140 Wedel 39 34 20 6 Heiligenstedten Yacht Marina 27 Organization of Harburg Sailers Marina* 22 7 Borsfleth/Störloch Yacht Club 28 Peter Knief Boatyard Oldendorf Grünendeich 35 21 8 Wewelsfleth Marina 29 Heuer Boatyard, Blankenese 36 Steinkirchen Hanskalbsand 9 Floating Docks Beidenfleth 30 Rüsch Marina, Finkenwerder 23 24 L140 10 31 Stade 30 Glückstadt Outer Harbour Municipal Harbour BREMERVÖRDE A 26 Lühe ALTES LAND33 29 11 32 B74 Glückstadt Inner Harbour BWV Hansa Marina and Floating Dockyard Cranz K39 12 Kollmar Marina* 33 Neuenschleuse Marina Finkenwerder 43 B71 13 Krückau Estuary Docking Harbour 34 Grünendeich Marina Abbenfleth Marina 38 A 7 B4 A 26 44 Gauensiek Harbour* B73 14 35 Sportbootanlage TuS Jork* Elmshorn Docking Harbour 37 32 A 1 45 Ruthenstrom Marina 15 Elmshorn Marina 36 Steinkirchen Floating Dock Facility Bremervörde 31 25 46 Assel Harbour* 28 16 Pinnau Estuary Docking Harbour 37 Bremervörde Marina Buxtehude B73 26 27 47 Barnkrug Harbour* 17 Klosterdeich Dyke Marina 38 Boat Dock Bootsclub Elm/Oste e.V B75 48 WYC Floating Dockyard Lower Elbe 52 SG Oberndorf Docks 56 60 18 Uetersen Stichhafen 39 Stade Municipal Harbour Municipality Osten Boat Dock Altenbruch Harbour Harburg 49 SV Freiburg Boat Slips 53 19 Haseldorf Harbour 40 SC Diamant Marina Oberndorf Docks 57 Hechthausen Boat Dock 61 SV Cuxhaven Marina 50 Neuhaus / Historic Harbour 54 Hemmoor Boat Dock 58 Holiday Park Hechthausen Boat* 62 City-Marina Cuxhaven 20 Hetlinger Schanze Yacht Marina 41 Stader Sand Docking Area Neuhaus Marina Schwarzenhütten A 261 21 Schulau Yacht Marina 42 Harbour of the Stade Motor 51 Geversdorf Boat Dock 55 Floating Dock Facility WSC Osten 59 Otterndorf Harbour 63 Amerikahafen Marina

*Harbour descriptions follows 04 05 www.seehundstation-friedrichskoog.de Excursion destinations The 2.2 km 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- 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 Brunsbüttel Historic Harbour The former port of Friedrichskoog has been 904430 or 0171 7992267. 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 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 . Un- directly in front of the pumping station. Guests ren and adults. www.wal-friedrichskoog.de der normal weather conditions, it is possible to negotiate the marina between three hours as well as boat owners of the SBC Friedrichs- The National Park Centre ‘Schutzstation before high tide and two hours after high tide koog can moor there. Wattenmeer’ (Wattenmeer Conservation in vessels with draughts of up to 2 m. When Because of tides, shoals, non-existent bumps Station) in Friedrichskoog, which also hou- there is an easterly wind, the time frame is a and the already difficult area, we advise ses an information centre, can be found at bit tighter. The marina offers approximately 95 the club only experienced skippers with boats the ‘Südseite Hafen’ (Southside Harbour). slips for sailing boats and motorboats in the suitable for tidal flats and correspondingly 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-

back to general map 06 07 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 The ‘Langes Rack’ Marina is also run by the bru.de ‘Golden Years’ alike in on the action. In the Wilster Sailing Club and operates without Brunsbüttel town historic district, take advan- regard to the tides. Visitors are welcome to Brunsbüttel Marina 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 and water hookups at the dock. High-voltage Wilstermarsch is the perfect place for a bike na is a port of transit and offers all of the most Museum) houses a wealth of exciting exhibiti- power lines along the way into the Stör limit ride. Route suggestions can be downloaded at important facilities for guests, including bathrooms. on pieces. www.museum-brunsbuettel.de mast height. Boats up to 18 m long can dock in www.wilstermarsch-service.de. You can visit A direct power supply is available at the slips on The Stadtgalerie im Elbeforum (City Gallery the marina at the outer docks. Docking in the the outside of Wilster‘s landmark Schöpfmüh- the land side. The town centre of Brunsbüttel, with at the Elbe Forum) offers changing exhibitions tidal waters on the inside of the dock should le Honigfleth windmill, and tours are available its extensive selection of shops, is within view. The and cultural events. www.elbeforum.de be left up to experienced skippers. The marina with an appointment. Brunsbüttel WSA (Waterways and Shipping Of- At the Freibad Ulitzhörn outdoor swimming has bathrooms (without showers). A grill area www.foerderverein-bockmuehle.de 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- Excursion destinations the pool. It will soon be possible to stay the ping 5 km away in Wilster. www.sv-wilster.de 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

back to general map 08 09 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.

back to general map 10 11 Glückstadt cilities as well as the harbourmaster’s offices Glückstadt Outer Harbour are located on the northern side of the inner 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.

back to general map 12 13 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 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 , 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

back to general map 14 15 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 Elmshorn shows the way everyday life and upon the only manually operated ferry in Elmshorn Marina Schleswig-Holstein, the Wriggfähre. Kronsnest work were transformed during the Industrial 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

back to general map 16 17 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 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 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 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 21 mosphere 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 Mühlenberg Marina ships moving in and out. Tram or bus lines 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 . 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 23 Hamburg 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

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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 (the best-known pen name of Johann Wilhelm Ki- can dock in the tide-free dockyard with a wa- Finkenwerder ter depth of 5.60 m of the Harburg Yacht Cen- nau), and the ‘Gorch Fock House’ is open to Rüsch Marina tre all year round. Guests who will be docking 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 ses of the boatyard for customers and guests. An atmosphere of urban change domina- ocean liners of the HVV operate regularly on www.bootswerftheuer.de tes the Harburg Harbour. The harbour area the other side of the Elbe, travelling from Fin- is managed by young companies. Old silos, Excursion destinations kenwerder to Hamburg. Teufelsbrück (Devil’s warehouses, and office complexes are being 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 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-

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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 history, in 10 m and a maximum draught of 1.3 m. Large the harbour. particular 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 very 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: Cherry 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 cherry market, blossom festival, and Viking water and power are available. various sizes up to a maximum draught of the perfect starting point for adventures festival. Visitors can get tips for discovery www.bwvhansa.de about 1.80 m. Every 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 Northern 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 31 Grünendeich 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 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- [email protected] 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 33 Stade 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 35 shopping 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. Abbenfleth Marina and their children can borrow free of charge. www.stader-hafenkran.de Excursion destinations www.seglerverein-stade.de City tours, canal boat tours, city festivals, boat Operated by the Abbenfleth Water Sports Grauerort Fortress, a fully preserved walled 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

back to general map 36 37 lar kiln. Tours through the brickworks can be The Kehdinger Küstenschiffahrtsmuseum booked through www.gutbrand.de. The old (Coastal Seafaring Museum) is located in a Elbe island ‘Krautsand’ beckons with its broad former granary behind the dyke. sandy beaches, untouched natural landscape, www.kuestenschiffahrtsmuseum.de and wide-ranging options for walking and biking. Upstream of the Wischhafen on the Southern Elbe is the Neuland/Wischhafen brickworks Wischhafen lock. Wischhafen Harbour is a stop on the route of the Tidenkieker, the flat-bottomed WYC Floating Dockyard Lower Elbe ship that brings guests closer to the tidal land- The floating dockyard, which is operated by scape of the Lower Elbe. www.tidenkieker.de the Wischhafen Yacht Club of the Lower Elbe, is located about half a nautical mile behind the lock gate. The lock gate is generally left open, but it closes on Tuesdays and Thursdays about one hour after the first high tide until low tide. The drawbridge is open on Satur- days, Sundays, and holidays from 1 May to 30 September and also upon request. Slips dry Drochtersen up at low tide, but the soft ground is suitable Ruthenstrom Marina The coastal trading vessel KAPT’N KLÜNDER for burying deep keels. Guests are welcome awaits interested visitors in the Dornbusch to dock in Wischhafen. Power hookups are The marina of the Drochtersen Elbe Water available on the floating dock, and there is also Sport Club, located in front of and behind the Harbour. There is a historic inlet sluice in Gau- ensiek Harbour, 2 km above the dyke on the a water connection, slip facility, and derrick The Elberadwanderbus bus makes two stops Ruthen lock gate, is tide-dependent and some on the town side of the floating dock facility. slips (floating dock) do dry up. It is possible to Gauensieker Canal. in Wischhafen. With or without a bicycle Drochtersen Harbour is a stop on the route Bathroom facilities are freely accessible in the – the bus is a great way to explore the sur- approach the marina one to two hours before clubhouse. Bicycles are available to borrow for and after low tide, depending on the draught. of the Tidenkieker, the flat-bottomed ship that rounding area. A ride from Wischhafen to brings guests closer to the tidal landscape of free. Shopping and boat accessories are within Balje to the Natureum of the Lower Elbe. Guests are welcome to dock their boats. Even walking distance. www.wycn.de sailing boats with a draught of up to 2 m can sa- the Lower Elbe. www.tidenkieker.de www.natureum-.de fely dock at the marked slips. There is no shop- The Moorkieker is an original and conveni- Excursion destinations will take about a half an hour and offers vi- ping on-site, but guests can utilise the interior ent way to experience the high moors and sitors an impression of the Kehdingen lands- of the clubhouse upon request. www.wsde.de the transformation of the landscape. The trip The ‘Maritime Stroll’ tour will give you a good cape. Schedule and prices: departs from the Moorkieker Station on the overview of local maritime cultural history. In- www.elbe-radwanderbus.de formation boards posted along the route offer Excursion destinations grounds of the Euflor-Humuswerke in Droch- Hopping across the Elbe is easy with the information, and you can also obtain a flyer tersen-Aschhorn. www.moorkiekerbahn.de Wischhafen-Glückstadt ferry, and on the In the Southern Elbe near Drochtersen, enjoy with the route on it from the tourist informa- Drochtersen is connected to the Elberadwan- other bank of the Elbe, the lovely old fortifi- the idyllic atmosphere of the multiple rural tion centre. www.tourismus-kehdingen.de motorboat and yacht harbours (e.g. Gauensiek, derbus bus network. It is an outstanding way cation and garrison city of Glückstadt are just Assel, Barnkrug, and Ritsch). In Ruthenstrom to further explore the surrounding area www. The former transfer and winter harbour for waiting to be discovered. Harbour, the tidal harbour for the professional elbe-radwanderbus.de. The Rusch brickworks coastal trading vessels in Wishhafen is now a www.glueckstadt-tourismus.de seafarers belonging to the association, the trade in Drochtersen-Ritsch, for example, are just a historic harbour. Historic ships are now an- vessel JAN DIRK is anchored and can be visited. 25-minute ride away on the bus. Here bricks chored here. www.ms-jan-dirk.de are still fired in the historic, hand-fired circu-

back to general map 38 39 Freiburg SV Freiburg Boat Slips ne. Glass containers can be obtained from the The idyllically located harbour run by the Frei- heating specialists. Fuel can be purchased 150 burg/Elbe Sailing Club quite nearly dries up at m from the harbour. Pushcarts are available for low tide. Exception: The floating dock for guest transportation. www.sv-freiburg.de docking. Boats with a deep draught will find cor- responding slips at the quay wall at the end of Excursion destinations the inner harbour. There are additional slips at A guided tour is the best way to unlock the the floating dock area in the old harbour. Please secrets of the picturesque village centre with its follow the instructions of the harbourmaster. historic granary (cultural and maritime events With a draught of about 1 m, boats can enter www.kornspeicher-freiburg.de) and narrow al- and exit starting about three and half hours be- leyways. Experience untouched nature on the fore and up to one and a half hours after high entertaining and exciting tours of the Vogelkie- tide in Glückstadt. Boats with a deeper draught ker bus, a rolling ornithological station. With the bus, for example, you can depart usual shopping options. www.svno-neuhaus.de can enter/exit at high tide when the tideway www.voegelkieker.de from Freiburg and reach the Natureum of the is 2.8 m deep throughout. Water and power Anyone seeking refreshment will find it at the Lower Elbe, the Küstenerlebnispark (scenic Excursion destinations hookups are available at the dock. Modern ba- Natural Pool. The unchlorina- coastal park), and the Balje Nature Museum. At the heart of the historic village centre throom facilities are available at the commercial ted pool is just a bicycle ride away. Additional www.natureum-niederelbe.de is the Old Harbour of Neuhaus, equipped harbour (you can get a key from the harbour- tips and events can be found at www.nord- with a dockyard, a grain distillery (tours and master or at the petrol station), and there is a kehdingen.de. The Elberadwanderbus also visits tasting tours can be booked by phone at covered grilling terrace. All floating dock facili- Freiburg. It is a convenient way to reach distant Neuhaus 04752-841031), and a brewery. The historic ties are located right next to the historic village destinations with or without a bicycle. Neuhaus Marina Deichstraße, the granary, and the changing ex- centre with extensive shopping. There are two www.elbe-radwanderbus.de small dockyards with a derrick and boat cra- The peaceful marina run by the Nehaus/ hibition of the Karl Otto Matthaei Society at Oste Sailing Club has 30 guest slips and can the lock house are within walking distance of be approached regardless of the tide. Boats the marina. On the , you may want remain well protected behind the eastern lock to hop on a pair of skis. The water skiing facility gate. Always dock against the current! The at the sea is a huge leisure attraction in the re- approach starts at the green Elbe navigation gion. The Natureum of the Lower Elbe is also water buoy 49. The Oste is marked by buoys easy to reach. This museum of natural history up to the lock gate. If it happens to be closed, with a grand outdoor space makes the habitat the lock gate can be opened when ship traffic of the Elbe Estuary the main focal point. demands it (information and contact: www. www.natureum-niederelbe.de wsa-cuxhaven.de/wasserstrassen/Oste/Oste- Take a bicycle tour you will never forget, riding Sperrwerk/Brueckenschliesszeiten/index. past the zoo, the recreation park with a zip html). The marina is located about 1 km be- line, and the summer toboggan run in Wingst. hind the lock gate. Power and water hook-ups www.wingst.de are available at the docks, showers and toilets Every year, the cardboard boat race is a high- in the harbour clubhouse, and a grilling station light of the maritime event calendar. on the harbour premises. Located within wal- www.pappbootrennen.de king distance, Flecken Neuhaus has all of the

back to general map 40 41 Geversdorf Oberndorf Geversdorf Boat Dock through the middle of town and is 108 m wide. Oberndorf Docks The dock run by the Seglervereinigung Oste A lift bridge connects the community sections There are several yacht dockyards in Obern- The ‘Ostekieker’ restaurant ship can be found Hemmoor e.V. Is located behind a drawbridge of Geversdorf and Itzwörden, thus leading from dorf: In front of the drawbridge are the 210 m on the Oste, and additional restaurants are lo- (pass-through width of 22 m, pass-through Cuxland to the Kehdingen region. The Oste of floating docks operated by the Oberndorf- cated in the village. height for closed bridge 3.8 m at medium high Dyke is a perfect place to take a stroll, and the Oste Sailing Club and offering 14 guest slips. tide) that is opened on the hour or at half German ferry route is great for bicycle tours. www.sgo-oberndorfoste.de Excursion destinations www.niederelbe.de/faehrstrasse/ past, upon request (VHF Channel 6 or pho- Behind the bridge and located on both banks Oberndorf is a beautiful place to depart for ne 04752-7121). With its 28 slips, the facility In town, the city building constructed in is the dockyard run by Oste-Touristik, which leisurely strolls and bicycle tours on the Oste is located parallel to the Ostestrom and can 1883 and its regional museum, the only one offers a total of 13 guest slips. Dyke. In town, you’ll have the opportunity to be approached without a problem. It is possi- of its kind in the region, are worth a visit, www.oberndorf-oste.de visit the historic . ‘Heimatfreunde ble to dock on either side of the 180 m long www.heimatmuseum-geversdorf.de The following applies to all docks: Guest slips Oberndorf e.V.’ explains the equipment and floating dock, regardless of the tide. Guest slips Be sure to take a trip toward Wingst, where are marked in green, and there are power and how to turn the sail. Opening upon request are marked with green signs. The docking fee you’ll find the ‘’ (23 m high) water hookups as well as a letterbox for pay- for groups by phone at 04772-539. Located can be paid by making a deposit in the pay- lookout tower, the oldest destination in Wingst. ing the docking fee. The drawbridge connects on the Oberndorft passenger ship slip is the ment box at the dock or submitting payment It offers a fantastic view over the Elbe to Bruns- Oberndorf with the Bentwisch district. It can MS Mocambo, Germany’s oldest passenger to the harbourmaster. Water and power at the büttel and even the North Sea. Nearby, you will be opened on the hour upon request. The re- ship line, which runs entertaining cruises on dock. Shower and toilets (key available from the find the zoo and recreational park. quest can be made over the phone at 04772- the Oste. www.oste-schifffahrt.de harbourmaster, phone 04752-630) as well as a www.wingst.de 861011 with a signal horn (2 long tones) or Other destinations near Wingst include the grill station and waste disposal are available. The VHF Channel 69. Operating hours: From 1 ‘Deutscher Olymp’ lookout tower, a zoo, a re- Oste kiosk in town offers essentials. April to 30 September from 7:30 am to 7:30 creational park, and more. www.svoh.jimdo.com pm, or upon request. Pass-through width 22 www.oberndorf-oste.de, www.wingst.de Excursion destinations m, pass-through height of the ship opening 3.8 m at medium high tide, 6.2 m at medium low Geversdorf is one of the oldest marsh com- tide. Guests will only find bathroom facilities munities in the region. Here, the Oste flows on the Bentwische side, while there are grill stations on both sides.

back to general map 42 43 Hemmoor And Osten Bootsanleger Hemmoor / clubhouse next to the bridge. Power and water den Docks, the perfect stop for a picnic on land. Schwarzenhütten hookups are available right on the dock. Shop- Additional information: At the former industrial harbour of Schwarzen- ping and restaurants can be found in town. www.tourismus-oste.de hütten in Hemmor, the Oste Hemmoor Sailing www.wsc-osten.de Club (SVOH) runs a yacht marina. The dock is Nearby behind the piers is a street bridge Hechthausen 80 m long and offers space for 8 boats. Guests (pass-through width between the columns of Hechthausen Boat Dockyard are welcome. Please contact the harbourmas- the bridge is 50 m, pass-through height at medi- ter for a docking space and to pay the docking um high tide is 4.86 m and at medium low tide Not far from Hechthausen near the Hollän- fee (phone 04771-4631 or 0170-2431546). 7.13 m). This may stop boats with a standing der-Galeriewindmühle (Dutch Gallery Wind- The harbour is equipped similarly to the facility mast from continuing on the Oste. mill), the Hechthause Boat Docks interest in Geversdorf, which is also run by the SVOH. community (IBH) operates a 116 m docking Toilets, showers, and hookups for water and Excursion destinations facility also open to guest boats. There are power are available. Two bicycles are available no docking fees to pay, but the IBH would to borrow free of charge. There is shopping Right before Osten, Deichhotel Seefahrer is an excellent place for a culinary stop and even has be thrilled to receive a donation (deposit do- about 1 km away in Hemmoor. nations in the showcase on the pier). Water its own docking area. hof holiday park with a water park and riding www.svoh.jimdo.com and power hookups are available directly at www.deichhotel-seefahrer.de hall. From here you can hop on the ‘Pütten- the dock, while toilets and a kiosk are loca- Boat Dock and Floating Dock Facility In Osten, the wealth of historic buildings and hüpper’, which will take you on a boat safari to ted at the windmill. Shopping and restaurants WSC Osten the Café Central serve as reminders of the explore the Oste river with its local fish and can be found in Hechthausen. Contact IBH: heyday of the old centre of trade, which makes birds. www.geesthof.de The floating dock facility with two piers provi- [email protected], phone: 04774-587 a city tour quite enticing. des guest slips marked in green. For safety rea- If you will be continuing your journey along Behind Hechthausen near Kranenburg and www. historisches-osten.de sons, boats over 13 m long with a tare weight the Oste toward Bremervörde, please ob- is a dock that can be used to take of 7,000 kg cannot dock for safety reasons. Do- Visitors should be sure to visit the 38 m trans- serve the following: 200 m after the dock is a nice break on land. cking fees are collected in a letterbox on the porter bridge built in 1909 connecting Osten a street bridge: navigable width 42 m, pass- pier. Showers and toilets can be found in the with Hemmoor. www.schwebefaehre-osten.de through height 4.90 m at medium high tide Visitors can take the transporter bridge to and 6.80 m medium low tide. Hemmoor. Right on the ferry street is an in- formational mile with info on the world’s trans- Excursion destinations porter bridges, only eight of which have been Right next to the dock is the beautiful Hollän- preserved to this day. Experience the history of der-Galeriewindmühle (Dutch Gallery Wind- what was once the largest industrial company mill), which was built in the middle of the 19th in the northern Elbe- Triangle at the Ce- century; only the outside is open to visitors. ment Museum in Hemmoor. Vivid exhibits set Hechthausen and the surrounding area is a up on a barge demonstrate how ‘Grey Gold’ great place to explore historic buildings and was made, from production to shipping. estates, but you will have to do so from the www.zementmuseum-hemmoor.de outside (most are privately owned). The large Anyone wanting to ‘take a plunge’ should visit forested areas in the Klint district and Moor- the dive base of the Hemmoor Kreidesee. reviere are a pleasant place for an extended www.kreideseetaucher.de hike. www.hechthausen.de Behind Osten/Hemmoor are the Großenwör- In Hechthausen-Klint, you will find the -

back to general map 44 45 Bremervörde Elm/Oste Boat Club Boat Docks The boat dock operated by Bootsclub Elm/ welcome, but there is no infrastructure. available directly on the harbour. There are fa- Other highlights include the family swimming Oste e.V. in the Bremervörde-Elm district is www.bremervoerde.de cilities for waste disposal and sewage disposal. pool ‘Delphino’ (www.delphino-bremervo- 250 m long, and guests are welcome to dock Connected to the harbour are a fuelling sta- erde.de), the Bachmann Museum (www. after registering with the harbourmaster and Bremervörde Marina tion and a freely accessible slip facility (open bachmann-museum.de), the Stuhmer Muse- paying a fee (contact by phone at 04761- The well-appointed tide-dependent Bremer- April–October). The nearby city centre offers um, the Auepark with its ‘talking tree tour’, 4734 or 0162-1384334, or write to hafen- vörde Marina (Yellow Wave) is the last navi- a wide variety of opportunities to shop and and rides on the historic (Moorexpress www. [email protected]). There are water and gable harbour in the ‘Oste’ waterway. Guests relax. www.bremervoerde.de, www.oycbrv.de moorexpress.de). In Bremervörde-Elm, you power hookups on the dock, while toilets are always welcome here. The harbour is can visit the Dutch Windmill ‘Henriette’ (pho- and waste containers can be found on the about 68 km away from the Elbe bei Neuhaus Excursion destinations ne: 04761-4130). Additional information and association’s premises. Guests can make use of and can be reached in about 6 hours of travel Diverse bicycle and hiking trails are simply event tips at www.bremervoerde.de. the association’s slip facility in exchange for a on the Oste with a rising tide. It is only pos- waiting to be explored. In the nature and re- small fee for towable boats. The nearby bakery sible to enter the harbour at high tide (up to creation park of the nearby Vörder See, visi- Beushausen und Schomakers Landgasthaus is 1.70 m draught). The harbour doesn’t dry up, tors can embark on a journey of discovery in a good place to place to purchase supplies. but the water depth will get down to about the ‘World of the Senses’, the ‘House of the www.bc-elm.com 0.60 m at low tide in the entrance. The docky- Forest’, the Café Dunkel, the NABU Environ- On the way to the Elm/Oste dock, the skipper ards of the Oste Yacht Club and the Vörder ment Pyramid, the various themed gardens, at the Bremervörde-Ostendorf Boat Dock Yacht Clubs offer plenty of guest slips all year the playgrounds and water parks for little (KM 8.5) offers a good place to take a break round, and these are marked by green signs. ones, the Lower Saxon farm estate ‘Haus am along the way. The dock is operated by the The facility has power and water hookups, and See’, or in the sculpture garden. Vörder Yacht Club Bremervörde. Guests are a bathroom facility with shower and toilets is www.parkdersinne-brv.de

back to general map 46 47 Otterndorf Otterndorf Harbour Club. The Otterndorf North Sea Swimming With its 190 slips (about 30 of which are for Park with its historic half-timbered city cen- guests), the Otterndorf Harbour offers pro- tre is about 3 km away and features extensive tection even in bad weather and is often used shopping and leisure time offerings. as an entry to the Canal (maximum www.seglerverein-otterndorf.de bridge pass-through height 2.75 m), which goes to and therefore through Excursion destinations to Weser. The entrance to the harbour is at In the pleasant historic city centre of Nord- the mouth of the Medem river. Depending on seebad Ottendorf, with its museums, exhibi- the boat’s draught, it is important to keep an tions, and cafes, time almost seems to stand eye on the water level when navigating this still. Guided hikes through the mudflats can area. The harbour doesn’t dry up completely be booked at the tourist information centre. and is accessible even to larger ships at high Relaxation beckons in the Sole Spa with its tide. At low tide, boats sink into the soft mud sauna facilities, and Halligalli offers an indoor or may remain partially afloat in front of the ‘Game and Fun Barn’ playground for children. sluice gate. When water is released from the The dyke nature trail, swimming and water canal, a strong current runs through the har- sports at the ‘Achtern Diek’ holiday park, ship bour perpendicular to the slips. In case this rides on the Medem, and a stroll to the histo- happens, it is advisable to dock lengthwise in ric Otterndorf Lock Gate are other attractive the guest basin. Fresh water can be obtained options. Otterndorf’s event calender is always right at the harbour; showers and toilets are full, especially during the high season. available in the sailor’s meetinghouse behind www.otterndorf.de the dyke. A derrick, slip facility, crane (up to dangerous conditions. Water hookup in the Many choose to say ‘I do’ in the light room, 9 t), and waste disposal facilities are available. Altenbruch The harbour is run by the Otterndorf Sailing harbour, power hookup at the docks. There which offers a breathtaking view of the Elbe Altenbruch Harbour is one slip facility available. The guest docking Estuary). www.dickeberta.de A small harbour with about 10 guest slips fee must be paid on the dock (letterbox). Vil- In addition to its extensive archive, the subma- (floating docks) operated by the Altenbruch lage centre with shopping is about 2 km away. rine museum features two storeys of artefacts Sea Sports Club. It is not possible to approach www.asv-altenbruch.de on display. The St Nikolai Church is among the the harbour one hour before and one hour oldest and largest churches in Cuxhaven. Its after low tide, since it dries up. The ground Excursion destinations 500 year old Klapmeyer organ is one of the consists partially of hard sand, which does not A peaceful green embankment with beach wi- church’s greatest treasures. Tours and con- allow keel yachts to dig in. As a result of this, cker beach chairs, toys, and a beach promena- certs: www.orgelstiftung.com the harbour is mostly suitable for flat-botto- de promise a relaxing time. The museum light- Event tip: International kite festival. Additional med boats. The harbour can be approached house ‘Dicke Berta’ (Fat Berta), a white steel information: www.cux-altenbruch.de by following the path defined by the channel tower at the harbour, is out of service and is markers; the navigable water leading to the now a museum that is run by volunteers and docks runs east of the channel marker line. open to the public. ‘Dicke Berta’ still helps with Attention: The ships that pass close by the navigation to this day: The little tower guides harbour cause a strong current, among other couples into the safe harbour of matrimony.

back to general map 48 49 are located right at the slip. Bathroom facili- Excursion destinations ties, a clubroom, and bicycles to borrow for Guests of the City of Cuxhaven will find that free are all on-site. Restaurants and shopping this resort town has an excellent infrastruc- in the area. In the immediate vicinity of the ture for tourists. The ‘Windstärke 10’ (Wind association’s facilities is the famous Hapag Force 10) Museum; HAPAG Hall, the Rin- Hallen, the last remaining overseas clearance gelnatz Museum; Semaphor; the spa gardens; terminal. www.lcf-cuxhaven.de Fort ; Fireship ELBE 1; grassy and sandy waterfront with swimming, surfing, and City Marina Cuxhaven kites; mudflat hikes (e.g. to Neuwerk); wave With its urban harbour atmosphere, the City and outdoor pools are just some of the many Marina offers slips for boats up to 30 m long at great leisure activities within easy reach in the floating docks year-round. Permanent slips the area. Event tips: ‘Sommerabend am Meer’ can also be rented. The harbourmaster‘s office (Summer Evening at Sea) Duhn mudflat run. and bathroom facilities are located at the end Event calendar and additional information at: of the harbour basin. The Lotsenviertel bor- www.cuxhaven.de ders the harbour basin. Deichstraße, with its many restaurants, bars, and clubs north of the marina, and the Cuxhaven city centre, south of the harbour, are five minutes away by foot.

CuxhaVen SV Cuxhaven Marina for boats (total weight up to 5 t), two grilling The marina operated by the Cuxhaven Sai- stations, large children’s playground, and bicyc- ling Club is located behind the previous RoRo les to borrow. WLAN for a fee. The crane can Pier and offers about 150 guest slips. Floating be used upon prior request. A harbour offers docks with slips for boats up to 15 m, boats enticing tourist attractions, shopping, a bus 15–20 m docked lengthwise. Green signs connection near ‘Alte Liebe’, and a bus stop mark the free slips – be sure to register with in front of the clubhouse for Cuxhaven tours. the harbourmaster. Can be approached at Ship connection to Helgoland within walking low tide. There is a strong current (4–5 kn) distance. www.svconline.de that runs perpendicular to the entrance, so Yacht service, ship equipment, diesel fuelling, it is advisable to approach the harbour with Amerikahafen Marina and crane and slip facilities are located in the a motor. Clubhouse with ‘Die Seglermesse’ The Cuxhaven ferry harbour boat dock com- immediate vicinity at Boots- und Schiffswerft restaurant, well-equipped bathroom facilities, munity has about 20 guest slips. Association Cuxhaven GmbH. Boats enter through the washing machine, dryer, baby changing room, slips can also be used as long as they are ‘Alten Hafen’ or Old Harbour. The drawbridge drinking water, and power on the docks (chip marked with a green sign. There is a strong will open at 30 minute intervals between 5 card can be obtained from the harbourmas- current (up to 4 kn) that runs perpendicular am and 11 pm upon request (VHF Channel ter or the dispensers in the entryway). Diesel to the entrance, so it is advisable to motor 69 ‘Cuxhaven Lock’ or phone 04721-500120). fuelling station directly behind the harbour into the harbour. Power and water hook-ups www.citymarina.de entry (self-serve credit/debit card). Slip facility

back to general map 50 51 Contact data for the harbours and docking in the Finkenwerder Geversdorf maritime landscape of the Lower Elbe ( 040-74212500, ( 0163-7421256, ( 04752-630, www.svoh.jimdo.com www.marinaruesch.de, Pinnaumündung ( ( Oberndorf Schleswig-HolsteiN 040-7426763, 0173-3831521, ( 0178-4706119, www.seglervereinigung- www.bootswerftheuer.de ( 04778-7442, pinnau.de www.sgo-oberndorf-oste.de, Friedrichskoog Lower Saxony ( 04772-358, www.oberndorf-oste.de/ ( 04854 1872, Uetersen touristen-infos/sportbootschifffahrt/ www.sbc-friedrichskoog.de ( 0177-3843084, www.wsv-uetersen.de Buxtehude Hemmoor Neufeld Haseldorf ( 0174-4611747, www.bwvhansa.de ( 04771-4631, ( 0170-2431546, ( 0173-8336043, ( 04851-3209, ( 0162-8859020, www.wsc-haseldorf.de www.svoh.jimdo.com www.neufeld-sbc.de Jork Hetlingen ( 04162-8031, www.ayc-jork.de Osten Brunsbüttel ( 0162-2140122, www.wsv-hetlingen.de ( 0160-94601671, www.wsc-osten.de ( 0162-9630958, www.svb-bru.de, Grünendeich ( ( 0152-53103610, ( 04852-8850, Schulau 0162-7736073, www.wsc-luehe.de, Hechthausen ( www.nok-wsa.de Wiedereröffnung 2016, 0171 6409828, www.stade.city-map.de/ ( 04774-1453, ( 04774-587 Infos: www.wedel.de/tourismus-freizeit/elbe- de/altlaender-yachtzentrum/ Wilster maritimes/schulauer-hafen.html Bremervörde-Elm Steinkirchen ( 0175-4382001, www.sv-wilster.de ( 04761-4734, ( 0162-1384334, [email protected] Wedel www.bc-elm.com Itzehoe ( 0171-2766300, Stade ( 0160-1804503, www.stoerschipper.de www.hamburger-yachthafen.de Bremervörder Stadthafen ( 0151-15040495, ( 04761-987127, www.bremervoerde.de, Borsfleth www.stadtwerke-stade.de, ( 04761-4851, www.bremervoerde.de/ (0157-32563066, www.ssv-borsfleth.de Hamburg ( 0170-5206577, www.sc-diamant.de, tourismus-und-freizeit/hafen/voerder-yacht- ( 0177-2342856, club.html, Wewelsfleth Blankenese www.seglerverein-stade.de, ( 04761-5483, www.oste-yacht-club.de ( 0171-3483531, ( 04823-948222 ( 0151-17739246, www.jgm-elbe.de ( 0163-8935805, www.myc-stade.com Otterndorf Beidenfleth Cityhafen Abbenfleth ( 0160-91380232, ( 04829-1500, www.bsv-beidenfleth.de ( 040-364297, ( 0151-10350381, www.awsv.org www.svo-otterndorf.de www.city-sporthafen-hamburg.de Glückstadt Drochtersen Altenbruch ( 0173-8061287, www.sv-glueckstadt.de Wilhelmsburg ( 0151-18760181, www.wsde.de ( 04722-2354, www.asv-altenbruch.de ( 040-7607513, ( 040-84608057, Krückaumündung Wischhafen www.svr-hamburg.de Cuxhaven ( 04125-653, www.1ter-yachthafen- ( 0152-53496940, www.wycn.de ( krueckau-muendung.de Harburg 04721-34111, www.svconline.de, ( 0170-1100175, ( 0170-1871495, ( 040-32908630, Freiburg Elmshorn www.lcf-cuxaven.de, www.yachtzentrum-harburg.de, ( 04779-925197, www.sv-freiburg.de ( 04121-21120, www.segler-verein-elms- ( 0175-9020015, www.citymarina.de ( 040-7652949, horn.de Neuhaus www.bootswerft-peterknief.de ( 0173-1911483, www.svno-neuhaus.de

52 53 Course offerings for sports boat navigation in the maritime landscape of the Lower Elbe Contact information for the sports boating schools, training organisations, and training cooperations

Training: Domestic boating licence (SBF- Kollmar Haseldorf Schleswig-HolsteiN Binnen), ocean boating licence (SBF-See), SKS, Kollmar Boating School: Wassersportclub Haseldorf e.V.: sport boating certificate E, radio usage www.sportbootfahrschule-kollmar.de, www.wsc-haseldorf.de, / Friedrichskoog Segler-Vereinigung Wilster e.V. ( Tiedmann Wassersportschule : 04128-949853, Contact form on the [email protected]. Training: only club www.sv-wilster.de, [email protected]. website. Training: Domestic boating licence members. Sailing licence, ocean boating (Water Sports School):: ( 0481-87921 / Training: Youth group (youth licence) (SBF-Binnen), ocean boating licence (SBF- licence (SBF-See), domestic boating licence ( 0176-2326140. See), SRC / UBI, emergency signalling at sea (SBF-Binnen), FKN emergency signalling at Training: Domestic boating licence, ocean Heiligenstedten / Itzehoe / Wassersportverein Kollmar e.V.: sea boating licence, radio usage, emergency Beidenfleth www.wsvkollmar.de, ( 04128-1019, signalling at sea Cooperation with Sport- Manfred Thiessen Sports Boating Licences: Heist [email protected] bootclub Friedrichskoog e.V.: www.manfred-thiessen.de, ( 0177-7077518, Maritime Sports Boat School: ( 0172- Training: young members only www.sbc-friedrichskoog.de [email protected]. Training: Domestic 4501352, [email protected]. boating licence (SBF-Binnen), ocean boating Training: Ocean boating licence (SBF-See), Neufeld Krückau Estuary licence (SBF-See) Cooperation with Itzehoe domestic boating licence (SBF-Binnen). Sportbootclub Neufeld e.V.: Wassersport- und Yachthafenvereinigung Sail Club: www.stoerschipper.de and Co- www.neufeld-sbc.de, ( 04851-3891, Krückaumündung e.V.: operation with Beidenflath Sail Club: www. Wedel [email protected]. Training: youth members www.1ter-yachthafen-krueckau-muendung. bsv-beidenfleth.de Hamburger Yachthafen - Gemeinschaft e.V.: only de, [email protected]. Training: Cooperati- www.hamburger-yachthafen.de, ( 04103- Borsfleth on with Seglerverein Elmshorn e.V.: 4438 / ( 040-874989, info@hamburger- Brunsbüttel S. Hufnagel Schifffahrtsseminare KG: www.segler-verein-elmshorn.de yachthafen.de. Training: Ocean boating Seglervereinigung Brunsbüttel e.V.: www.schifffahrtsseminare.de, ( 04824- licence (SBF-See), domestic boating licence www.svb-bru.de, ( 0170-2252678, Elmshorn 400640 / ( 0176-38006108, s.hufnagel@ (SBF-Binnen), FKN emergency signalling at [email protected]. Training: Domestic boating Seglerverein Elmshorn e.V.: schifffahrtsseminare.de. Training: Domestic sea licence (SBF-Binnen), ocean boating licence www.segler-verein-elmshorn.de, boating licence (SBF-Binnen), ocean boating (SBF-See), SKS, SPOSS (internal association ( 04121-75719 / ( 04122-7925, licence (SBF-See), sports ship certificate E, Hamburg certificate), radio usage SRC / UBI [email protected]. ferry licence F, radar licence, radioing, SRC / Training: Youth training, domestic boating UBI, emergency signalling at sea Cooperation Centre Ecklak licence (SBF-Binnen)(Motor), ocean boating with Borsfleth Yacht Club: Wassersportschule Westküste (Water licence (SBF-See), radioing certificates UBI Sportverein Hamburg e.V.: www. www.ssv-borsfleth.de Sports School): / SRC sve-hamburg.de/sportarten/segeln/, ( 040- www.wassersportschule-westkueste.de, Glückstadt 573367, [email protected]. . Training: Sailing ( 0170-9343400, info@wassersportschule- Uetersen Seglervereinigung Glückstadt e.V.: licence, ocean boating licence (SBF-See), westkueste.de. Training: Domestic boating Wassersportverein Uetersen e.V.: www.sv-glueckstadt.de, vorstand@sv-glueck- domestic boating licence (SBF-Binnen) licence (SBF-Binnen), ocean boating licence www.wsv-uetersen.de, ( 04122-47619, stadt.de. Training: young members only (SBF-See), SKS, radio usage SRC / UBI / LRC [email protected] City Yacht Sport Sailing School: ( Training: young members only www.city-yachtsport.de, 040-51908848, Wilster Kontaktformular auf Website. Training: Peter Schütt Seafaring Seminars: Ocean boating licence (SBF-See), domestic www.schuett-wilster.de, ( 04823-9100 boating licence (SBF-Binnen), SKS, SSS, radio- ( 0171-2091121, [email protected]. ing certificates SRC / UBI, FKN emergency signalling at sea

54 55 Buhlheller Yacht School: nen), SKS, SSS, SHS, radioing certificates LRC Drochtersen Cuxhaven Sports Boating School: www.buhlheller-yachting.de, ( 040-340818 / SRC / UBI, emergency signalling at sea Wassersportverein Drochtersen Elbe e.V.: www.wassersport-cuxhaven.de, ( 04721- / ( 0172-4393798, info@buhlheller-yachting. www.wsde.de. Training: young members only 46269, [email protected]. de. Training offerings: Sailing licence, ocean Harburg Training: Sailing licences, ocean boating licence boating licence (SBF-See), domestic boating Meridian Yacht School: Wischhafen / Freiburg (SBF-See), domestic boating licence (SBF- licence (SBF-Binnen), SKS, SSS, SHS, radioing www.y-m.de, ( 040-784872, kontakt@ Wischhafen Water Sports School: Binnen), SKS, radioing certificate SRC / UBI, certificates SRC / UBI y-m.de. Training: Sailing licence, ocean boating www.wischhafener-wassersportschule.de, emergency signalling at sea Cooperation with licence (SBF-See), domestic boating licence ( 04770-8089715, info@wischhafener-was- Segler-Vereinigung Cuxhaven e.V.: Seewolf Yacht School: (SBF-Binnen), SKS, SSS, SHS, radioing certi- sersportschule.de. Training: Sailing licence, www.svconline.de www.seewolf-yachtschule.de, ( 040- ficates LRC / SRC / UBI. Cooperation with ocean boating licence (SBF-See) (Motor), 2206066 / ( 0171-7106406. Harburg Yacht Centre: www.yachtzentrum- domestic boating licence (SBF-Binnen) Training: all licences harburg.de (Motor), radioing certificate SRC / UBI, FKN emergency signalling at sea Lower Saxony Mützes Sports Boating School: Cooperation with Wischhafener Yachtclub Niederelbe e.V.: www.wycn.de and coope- www.bootsfuehrerschein-hamburg.de, Buxtehude / Stade ( ( ration with Segler-Vereinigung Freiburg/Elbe 040-7331071 / 0172-4539941, chris- Buxtehuder Wassersportverein Hansa e.V.: [email protected]. e . V. : www.sv-freiburg.de www.bwvhansa.de, [email protected]. Training: Ocean boating licence (SBF-See), Training: only club members Basic training for Bremervörde domestic boating licence (SBF-Binnen) sailing (youth licence awarded), further edu- Oste-Yacht-Club Bremervörde e.V.: Wilhelmsburg cation and regatta sailing Cooperation with www.oste-yacht-club.de, [email protected]. Seglerverein Stade e.V Motor-Yacht-Club Wilhelmsburg .: www.seglerverein- Training: Youth training, ocean boating licence stade.de (SBF-See), domestic boating licence (SBF- von 1928 e.V.: www.myc-dew.de, Binnen), radioing certificates SRC / UBI, ( 040-7545785 / ( 0152-29724497. Jork FKN emergency signalling at sea Training: Ocean boating licence (SBF-See), Altländer Yachtclub e.V.: www.ayc-jork.de, domestic boating licence (SBF-Binnen) [email protected]. Training: Youth licence Bootsclub Elm/Oste e.V.: www.bc-elm.com, ( 04140-88003, Neustadt (club members only) [email protected]. Well Sailing School of Sailing: Grünendeich Training: Domestic boating licence (SBF- ( www.well-sailing.de, 040-43189070, info@ Wassersportclub Lühe e.V.: Binnen), ocean boating licence (SBF-See), SKS, well-sailing.de. Training: Sailing licence, ocean www.wsc-luehe.de, [email protected]. SRC, FKN emergency signalling at sea boating licence (SBF-See), domestic boating Training: young members only licence (SBF-Binnen), SKS, SSS, SHS, radioing Otterndorf certificates LRC / SRC / UBI, SKN emergency Stade Seglervereinigung Otterndorf e.V.: signalling at sea Seglerverein Stade e.V.: www.svo-otterndorf.de www.seglerverein-stade.de, seglerverein- Training: young members only Finkenwerder [email protected]. Cuxhaven Eichler Yacht School: Training: only club members. Youth training, ( www.yachtschule-eichler.de, 040- youth licence, sailing licence 74213063, [email protected]. Training: Sailing licence, ocean boating licence (SBF-See), domestic boating licence (SBF-Bin-

56 57 Abbreviations used for O. Prüß, U. Elsner, M. Ruff; M. Bellmann, course offerings K. Warncke, E. Herrmann, Stadt Uetersen, Unterelbe Tourismus e. V., SBF-Binnen: Domestic boating licence Wedel Marketing e. V., Stiftung Hamburg SBF-See: Ocean boating licence Maritim, Gesellschaft für ökologische Planung SKS: Sport coastal seafaring licence e.V., C. Nagel, B. Schaack, Stadtmarketing SSS: Sport seafaring licence Buxtehude e. V., SHS: Sport open ocean seafaring licence J. Schröder, S. Rhisé-Menk, B. Zydek, Stade SPOSS: Sport sailing licence Tourismus GmbH, Stadt Bremervörde UBI: VHF radioing certificate for domestic M. Elsen, Verein zur Förderung von Naturer- seafaring radioing lebnissen e. V., SRC: Short Range Certificate V. v. Bargen, Wasser- und Bodenverbände LRC: Long Range Certificate Otterndorf, B. Schlüsselburg, Ferienpark FKN: Technical qualification verification Geesthof, Bernd Otten/Tourismuszentrale SKN: Certificate of competence Wingst, Sabine Kolz, N. Ruhl/Osten

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