Erlebnisbauernhof Burmester with kids

At Erlebnisbauernhof Burmester, families can join guided alpaca walks around Eichbaumsee. The herd consists of about seven alpacas, with different animals joining depending on the tour. Before setting off there's the so-called alpaca driving license: getting to know the lead rope and the animals quickly helps you understand how they behave — for most children the highlight of the visit.

The walks last one to two hours and lead along field paths to Eichbaumsee on the Elbe; shorter routes are also possible depending on stamina. The farm lies in the marshes of eastern Hamburg — rural Hamburg right on the city's edge. Alongside the walks there are wedding carriages and room rentals as an overnight option.

Dates for alpaca walks are arranged by phone or email, and vouchers are available. Best reached by car, and easy to combine with a walk around Eichbaumsee or a trip into the Vier- und Marschlande.