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Museumshafen Oevelgönne (Museum Harbor)

Fähranleger Neumühlen/Övelgönne, Hamburg, Hamburg

Description

The museum harbour Oevelgönne is a berthing area for traditional ships and historic boats in Övelgönne, in the western part of Hamburg. It is run by an association looking to preserve historic ships used on the Elbe River that would otherwise have been scrapped. Access to the jetty is free and some of the boats can be visited (case by case basis) or hired (they are all kept operational / sea-worthy)

Access & Transport

The open-air museum is located on the northern bank of the Norderelbe at the Neumühlen/Oevelgönne jetty. The easiest and most enjoyable way to get there is by ferry (62). Bus #113 is also an option.

Instructions & Recommendations

The museum lists the upcoming sailings that visitors can book. Spaces are limited so these should be done ahead of time.

Meta review

The open-air museum gets excellent online reviews, but we should note that there tend to be an obvious bias in who goes there in the first place. Visitors note that it is easy to reach by ferry and pleasure to be able to check out so many ships - including unusual ones such as an ice-breaker - and have a lunch, dinner or drinks in one the restaurants. Kids also seem to enjoy the place

Environmental & Social

We deem this activity environmentally neutral. It helps preserve the city and region technological heritage + reuse existing vessels (repurposing)

Conclusion

Ship lovers will really enjoy this "conservation area" but other visitors should as well. Plenty of photo opportunities, a riverside setting with several dining venues, and some unusual vessels. Not a must-see but a good option for those with extra time in the city or region.

Key positive

Plenty of well-maintained old ships of different kinds

No entrance fees

Key negative

A little out of the way (but there are quick ferry connections)

Suitability

Suitable for all ages and partially accessible for visitors with reduced mobility (jetty ok but won't be able to board most ships)

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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