Barkassen-Meyer with kids

With Barkassen-Meyer, families can take one-hour harbor tours from Überseebrücke through Speicherstadt, HafenCity and the container terminals, go on illuminated evening cruises, or spice up the trip with themed tours and onboard comedy. A special highlight is the Buxtehude trip through the wild Alte Süderelbe.

For families, the launch boats are usually the right choice because they pass under the low bridges of Speicherstadt, bringing them right up close to canals, warehouses and historic facades. Kids get a vivid impression of the harbor, with smells, sounds and constant ship movement. The live commentary explains clearly what's currently in view, and some boats have both outdoor and indoor decks, so even rainy days work out fine. Strollers are welcome on board.

Tickets are available at the jetty or online; booking online is worthwhile during the warm season. Reachable by S-Bahn or U-Bahn to Landungsbrücken or Baumwall.