Fun day trips around Hamburg
Around Hamburg

Day Trips

Feeling adventurous? Discover the best day trips around Hamburg: from beaches and wildlife parks to castles and medieval villages.

Altes Land

Altes Land History
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Altes Land About the Region

This fertile region by the Elbe river has been growing Northern Germany’s fruit supply for over 700 years.

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Altes Land Altländer Blossom Festival

This annual festival pays tribute to the beautiful apple and cherry trees that blossom each spring in the Altes Land region just south of Hamburg.

Happy senior woman picking cherries
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Altes Land Altländer Cherry Week

A sweet summer celebration just outside Hamburg, the Altländer Cherry Week is packed with flavour, fun, and fruit-picking adventures for the whole family.

Churches, houses and gates in Altes Land
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Altes Land Architecture

This region south of Hamburg has some of the best-preserved and most beautiful historical architecture in Northern Germany.

Altes Land Apple Harvest
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Altes Land Apple Harvest

The end of summer means apple season in Altes Land. Find out how to celebrate the fruit harvest with the region’s ‘Apfeltage’.

Altes Land in Spring
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Altes Land Blossoms and Fruit

You can tell the time of year in Altes Land by which blossoms are on the trees or which fruits are in season.

Altländer Kirschenwoche Celebration
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Altes Land Calendar and Directions

From festivals to Christmas markets, here’s plenty to enjoy in the Altes Land region all year round.

Altes Land by bike, car or on foot
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Altes Land Explore the Region

Whether by bike, bus, car or on foot, there are plenty of unique and scenic ways to explore the Altes Land region south of Hamburg.

Altes Land on the Elbe
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Altes Land Maritime Attractions

This region famous for its fruit and orchards has a maritime history deeply intertwined with the Elbe river and nearby Hamburg.

Agathenburg Castle
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Altes Land Museums

Whether you're interested in the local ecosystem, history or art, there are a variety of museums and exhibitions to explore in Altes Land.

Wikingermarkt Jork

Regional Events Jork Viking Market

Live like a Viking at the annual Viking Market in Jork just west of Hamburg. This event is a must for the whole family.