Beautiful "park" in the middle of a hectic part of the city. Easy to reach from the Alsterkrug…read moreHotel, where we stayed. Not much traffic we met 5 people on a sunny August Monday afternoon, but be aware of the sometimes speeding cyclists ;-) !! You can walk around the lake and the "Moor" easily in an hour, or spent much more if you follow each and every trail. Especially if you observe the cute little houses, with their accurate design and trimmed lawn (this is Germany ;-) and of course some garden gnomes of the "Kleingartenverein" parcels around the Moor.

I cycled to Volkspark for the first time this weekend, and while a lot of the park is relatively…read moreuncared for, there is some great woodland and nice paths for walking, jogging or cycling. I should mention that it's not suitable for roadbikes - a mountain bike would be best. The woodland here was actually more fun to cycle around than that in the nearby Niendorfer Gehege forest, and there are some reasonably sized hills. Almost part of the park is the Dahliengarten which is incredibly well cared for, and I assume from walking around it has probably the biggest collection of Dahlia flower species in the world. Also just on the edge of the park is the Hauptfriedhof Altona (main Altona cemetery), which is also nice to walk around. Overall, I think it's a better park for cycling, jogging or walking the dog than actually using as a standard park - most of Volkspark is forested.

Popular for dogs and the HSV. Different paths to choose from. Dogs should be on the line, this is…read morenormally ignored, and once in a while the controllers are out and about. Near by is Lüther Park and its beautiful church. The area has cafes which I will notice for the next time

Spending a Sunday after walking around Außenalster was the perfect remedy for jet lag. The lake is…read moresurrounded by beautiful scenes in the distance and up close. The swans and ducks are magnificent. There is no shortage of sailboats. Trees and flowers are abundant. The architectural diversity is impressive including spectacular residences and consulate buidlings. The trails are shaded about half of the distance which helps on a hot day. There are plenty of scenic resting spots and ice cream vendors along the way. I enjoyed the people watching and was impressed by things I'd never seen live before. One man had his wheel chair rigged with a front wheel and handle bars so that he could "arm pedal" it along side his family. It was very touching to see them ride together. Surrounding the lake, there are plenty of restaurants where you can quench your thirst. I topped off my mile walk with a cold heifeweizen and hearty Germany meal. For anyone visiting Hamburg who likes to walk or cycle, this is a great place to spend a full morning or afternoon.

GORGEOUS LAKE!! Absolutely love it and one of my favorite places in hamburg. Its great if you want…read moreto walk around or sit by it and enjoy a drink or a good book. Its very friendly to runners/joggers.