When is Der Alte Schwede open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 2 November 2026.
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Der Alte Schwede
- 4.51.8k reviews
- Free
- Open now
Large glacial boulder (217 tonnes) pulled from the Elbe, on the riverside beach at Övelgönne.
Quick answers
Der Alte Schwede in short
When is the best time to visit Der Alte Schwede?
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 Der Alte Schwede indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Der Alte Schwede good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Der Alte Schwede cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Der Alte Schwede?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Der Alte Schwede?
About 15 minutes.
Where is Der Alte Schwede?
Övelgönne, 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 · 10:15 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
- 20%
- Wind
- 3km/h
- 11pm
9° - 12am
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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 Der Alte Schwede
- 2 Elbstrand · 7 min
- 3 Strandperle · 10 min
- 4 Museumshafen Oevelgönne e.V. · 20 min
- 5 Eisprinzessin · 21 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 15 min
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 1.8k reviews
Known for
- 217-tonne boulder
- Elbe views
What people say
- People like:
- Impressive stone, views of the Elbe and harbour, ship watching
Around Othmarschen
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 12 am. Umbrella from 12 am.
JacketThe whole time
Rain shellFrom 12 am
UmbrellaFrom 12 am