When is Elbstrand open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 2 November 2026.
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Elbstrand
- 4.71.8k reviews
- Free
- Open now
Sandy public beach on the Elbe at Övelgönne with views of passing container ships and the harbour cranes opposite.
Quick answers
Elbstrand in short
When is the best time to visit Elbstrand?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Elbstrand indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Elbstrand good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Elbstrand cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Elbstrand?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Elbstrand?
About 60 minutes.
Where is Elbstrand?
Övelgönne 62-89, 22605 Altona.
Status, rating and hours checked on 2 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 8:15 pm
Why it fits right now
Too dark for it.
Go tomorrow at 8 am instead.
Worth knowing
- Feels 8° out there
9°
Overcast
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 15%
- Wind
- 4km/h
- 9pm
9° - 10pm9°
- 11pm9°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now- mondayToday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sunday
- Open 24 hours
Hours checked 2 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Elbstrand
- 2 Strandperle · 3 min
- 3 Der Alte Schwede · 7 min
- 4 Museumshafen Oevelgönne e.V. · 13 min
- 5 Landhaus Scherrer · 16 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 1.8k reviews
Known for
- Ship watching
- Riverside walks
- Harbour cranes
What people say
- People like:
- Walks, relaxed atmosphere, ship watching, dog-friendly, not crowded
Around Max-Brauer-Quartier
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Rain shell from 9 pm. Umbrella from 9 pm.
JacketThe whole time
Rain shellFrom 9 pm
UmbrellaFrom 9 pm