Wedel Travel Guide

 S.Cunis Says:  Yes, Wedel has a beach, the Strandbad. And on warm, sunny summer days many people enjoy it. At the beach there is a beach club bar, where one can have something to eat and to drink. Behind the beach club there also is a playground for children.During the last years the... 

 S.Cunis Says:  There is an observation post of the NABU (Naturschutzbund = Nature Protection Organisation) in Wedel. It is situated just behind the dyke about 2km west of (downstream from) Wedel.They offer information on many topics from seasonal bird watching excursions to information... 

 S.Cunis Says:  This is the birthplace of the artist Ernst Barlach (Jan.2nd,1870 - Oct.24th,1938), who is most famous for his sculptures. But he also was a writer.Since 1987 this building is used for exhibitions. 

 S.Cunis Says:  If you would like to know more about the history of Wedel, visit the Heimatmuseum.It gives information about the time from the first mentioning of Wedel in 1212 up to the 1950es. They also show archeological finds from the old Hatzburg, a residence of the Counts of... 

 S.Cunis Says:  Take a trip across the Elbe to the "Altes Land", to the "Lühe" estuary. You will have a nice boat trip on the Elbe, and on the other side you can go for a walk in the quiet scenery of a very typical fruit growing area. Excursions to the Altes Land are especially popular... 

 S.Cunis Says:  Don't miss the Welcome Point. It is in the Schulauer Fährhaus. The Schulauer Fährhaus is a restaurant directly at the Elbe river, and you can watch all in coming and out going ships, while you enjoy your meal or coffee and cake. All ships visiting or leaving Hamburg are... 

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 S.Cunis Says:  Tonne 122 (or just the "Tonne"; and most locals know, which place you are talking about) is the restaurant at the Hamburger Yachthafen. You can sit outside in the summer on the terrace or upstairs on the balcony, and inside in the winter. Especially from the first floor and... 

 chancay Says:  A nice restaurant just at the quite famous welcome point at the river Elbe where all incoming ships are traditionally welcomed by a horn signal. Inside the hotel and restaurant building is as well a little museum. See more at the homepage of the ferry house. We had "only" a... 

 S.Cunis Says:  This is an art gallery, where they also have a coffee restaurant. Whether you go there as an art lover, to take a look at an exhibition, or simply to enjoy a fine piece of cake and coffe in a pleasant atmosohere, this place is very conveniant.It is at the old marked, close... 

 S.Cunis Says:  Reepschläger Haus is a place which in German would be called a Tee-Stube, a tea room.From afternoon to evening it is a nice, cosy place, where you can sit with friends, have a cup of fine tea, eat some cake and talk for hours.It actually is a real old Reepschläger (rope... 

 S.Cunis Says:  When you enjoy a nice theater presentation, have a look at the schedule of the Theater Wedel. The actors are mainly very talented amateurs. The director and the actors work with a lot of dedication.Quite often, there are only a few empty seats left, and you better should... 

 S.Cunis Says:  The Foerderlauf (kind of charity run) is a very popular event in May. The starter fee is donated to an association that funds and improves special facilities at the hospital an Wedel.There are different distances, from 2.5km for smaller children and families to a 21.1km half... 

 S.Cunis Says:  Around Wedel there are great opportunities for running. Actually you often will see some joggers, when you will be out for a walk, either along the Elbe river or through the pastures or the nearby forest. 

 S.Cunis Says:  The Hamburger Yachthafen, which is west of Wedel, 0.91 NM downstream from Willkomm Höft, is a large marina, jointly operated by several yachting clubs from Hamburg.It is independent of the tide.[website: www.hamburger-yachthafen.de ]