Good and cheap restaurant in Altona, near the beach. They serve sausages with bread and potatoes…read moresalad, and other traditional German fast-food. We were sitting at a table which was just in the way between the stairs and the beach, so there was a lot of passing.

This little beach bar is a Hamburg institution. Little did I know when I got there on a beautiful…read moreSunday afternoon that they're actually open year-round. You can't really miss it as it's located in an old hut right at the beach Övelgönne. With 37F out there people were sunbathing (wrapped in their jackets like Eskimos, of course) and it's clear that this is one of Hamburg's hot spots to chill (or walk the beach). Strandperle serves coffee & tea, as well as soups and snacks. It's usually packed but the line moved quickly when I was there. I admit that I'm a tourist in Hamburg but this place is on my list whenever I'm back in the city.

Rating this place and giving it 5 stars is like shooting fish in a barrel. It's the best place in…read moreHamburg to hang, and luckily it's 10 minutes from me mum's house. I always say "I'm heading down to Strandperle", but in reality I've never hung out at Strandperle, always at Ahoi, because it's breezier, and they have a decent weizenbier on tap. I've been there in January, when it's just barely above freezing, and all the outdoor tables are full (Hamburgians's love to soak up rays on sunny days; though if it's over 80 degrees, it tends to be less crowded because they find the heat a bit intolerable). The pizza is pretty good, but I usually just get the tap weissbier. Getting a table outside in the shade can require some eagle-eyed patience, but you can pretty much always find a place in the sun, or take your drink 25 feet and sit on the sand. Far and away the best way to get there, if you mum doesn't live just up the hill, is to take the ferry boat (#61 or #62), from Landungsbrucken or the Fischmarkt to Neumühlen/Övelgönne then walk west along the river. It's part of the public transportation system, so you can travel on the ferry with your day pass, or you can buy a ticket in the boat from a machine. If you're up for a swim, there is a public indoor/outdoor swimming pool which is an 8-minute walk from the end stop on the ferry line, Finkenwerder. (You can also actually swim in the river, off to the left from Ahoi/Strandperle, but the water is kinda brown.) Then, after a swim, Ahoi/Strandperle is the perfect spot for some après -swim suds.

There is no other option than rating this spot with five starts due to it's perfect location. There…read moreis obviously no parking and it's best to come by public urban transport and walk the balance. There are some simple food offerings, but they have a good selection of beverages. I also like the approach that they serve a lot of local brands besides the big brands of the large conglomerates. This is a mandatory spot to visit for every Hamburg trip.

On a nice sunny day its a good place to walk along the Elbe or to sit and watch the ships go by…read more you can also take a ferry over to Finkenwerder town on the other side of the river.

Oh, Hamburg. People…read moretout you as a place for business which may equal boring, but I don't think so. Strand Pauli is proof of nights that you only dream about in your summer fantasies. Strandpauli is also proof that Germans LOVE their beach bars. It is here where the beach scene is created and lived over and over again: sand at your feet, a bonfire to keep you warm at night, refreshing summery drinks (caipirinha? mojito? you got it) and lots of outdoor seating so you can appreciate the views of the harbor. Cocktail prices hover around €6.50 per long drink or for a short glass of Sapphire & Tonic. Good times, bro.

This is one of the numerous beach bars in Hamburg and one of my favourites…read more Yes, beach bars are a thing in Hamburg. We have the water, but no sand to go with it, so we pile it high by the harbour, throw in some beach chairs and recliners, a collection of chairs and benches, some palm trees and of course outdoor heating! Wooden structures usually serve as large bars and most beach bars, including this one, serve a small selection of food as well. Though the real reason to come here is to stick your feet in the sand and slurp a cocktail or two. Many Hamburgers like to come to these bars after work to chill out a bit in the spring and summer. You can watch the industry harbour from here, which is a nice offset for the kitsch tropical decor of Strand Pauli. It's a brilliant place to grab a nice drink after a long day, though it does get crowded at times. As long as you can grab some comfy seating, just sit back and enjoy!

Fair prices compared to other boat rental places near by, and not too far of a walk from haynspark…read more(although we did get a bit lost). Nice location for a trip down the Alster and in the canals.

From the owner: Anleger Hamburg. Das ist wie Urlaub in der Nachbarschaft…read more Ein Alster am Strand am Strand an der Alster. Bootsverleih, SUP-boards, Kajaks und Tretboote, dazu eine Bootslagerung und ein gar nicht soo kleiner aber sehr feiner Beach Club. Weinbar, Cocktails aber auch Currywurst & CO.

Apparently, Hamburg does have a beach. It's just hiding in the tiki bars…read more In all seriousness, it's a relaxing place. Chill out with a Mai Tai, get your butt in a lounge chair, take your shoes off and get them into that sand. On a sunny day, just ignore the container ships going by and you've got yourself an oasis.

Another fabulous beach bar in Hamburg!…read more Yes, beach bars are a thing in Hamburg. We have the water, but no sand to go with it, so we pile it high by the harbour, throw in some beach chairs and recliners, a collection of chairs and benches, some palm trees and lots of tropical kitsch! This has more recliners than most other bars, unfortunately it also fills up quite quickly. The drinks at Del Mar are great, you have fantastic views over the harbour and can just sit back and relax and watch the ships go by. If you've never been to a beach bar or just need to relax after a long day, check out this spot!

The most beautiful park in Hamburg St. Georg. About 10 minutes from Hamburg main station. Thanks to…read moreCafé 'Park Haus' very good for a coffee (and more) break and some sun bathing. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markus-merz/216835020/) Thanks to a big playground very nice for children. If you visit the Outer Alster for a walk and want to escape the sometimes many people on the Alster banks then the Lohmühlenpark is a pretty quiet place only two minutes away. The multiple recreational areas offer soccer, basketball, beach volleyball (bring your net), barbecue, boulodrome and an area where dogs can run free. Public transport via HVV Hospital St. Georg - Krankenhaus St. Georg: Metrobuslinie 6, Schnellbus 37 Subway line 1 - U-Bahn 1: Lohmühlenstraße Additional: Good to reach via stations Berliner Tor and Hauptbahnhof (main station) Links & bookmarks (German) (try eg Google translation) Stichwort Lohmühlenpark (http://sankt-georg.info/tag/lohm%C3%BChlenpark) Fotos Lohmühlenpark (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/lohm%C3%BChlenpark/)

Great place to hang out with some drinks and food! We had some beers, a mojito,and a currywurst…read morewith fries. Pretty good overall. It's a great vibe to be on the sand. Such a nice and easygoing time. Keep in mind it's cash only.

Yes it's true: it's a beach club in the middle of town. Complete with sand, chairs, ping pong and…read moremore (but no volleyball, sigh...) Yelp turned me in to this and because I needed a chill vibe and uncomplicated food st reasonable prices I came here. No Chardonnay but I made do with a Pinot Grigio. The next stand over o ordered the Curry Wurst and Pommes with Mayo. Nice large portion of all and the Curry Wurst was tasty but I'm not used to the sweet-sour glaze it swam in. One drawback...no cards. Cash only and you don't know that before you order. I guess I really should get used to asking that ahead of time because I keep running into that. But there are places you just expect to be able to use a card and a restaurant is just one of those. I can see how this place would be packed on a summer afternoon or weekend. Too fun!