The Jungfernstieg Promenade

The Jungfernstieg quays, in Hamburg

The Jungfernstieg quays are the famous promenade of Hamburg by the lake of the inner Alster, in the very heart of the town. The Hamburg audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this elegant esplanade, a prized place of promenade with a poetic name, between water and boulevards.

The elegant promenade by the Alster

Here are the famous Jungfernstieg quays, one of the most elegant and most appreciated promenades of Hamburg. The name of Jungfernstieg has all its importance and a pretty origin: Jungfern means unmarried young woman, and the term dates back to the era when the bourgeois families had the custom of coming to promenade their daughters of marriageable age along this fine esplanade, to present them to the good society. This promenade lines the inner Alster, the Binnenalster, a large basin of water formed by the river Alster in the very heart of the town, which composes a unique urban landscape. From there, you enjoy a magnificent view over the body of water, the fountains, the boats and the elegant façades that surround it. A place of promenade, trade and relaxation, lined with luxury shops, cafés and landing stages, the Jungfernstieg is one of the living hearts of Hamburg. An elegant esplanade by the water, the Jungfernstieg quays are a must-see stop of the discovery of the town.

What to see

Here you enjoy one of the most elegant promenades of Hamburg, by the inner Alster, the Binnenalster, whose name recalls that the daughters of marriageable age were formerly promenaded there, with its magnificent view over the body of water, the fountains, the boats and the fine façades, lined with luxury shops, cafés and landing stages. The Jungfernstieg quays are a living heart of Hamburg. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Jungfernstieg quays lie by the inner Alster, in the heart of Hamburg, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a public promenade freely accessible; the shops, cafés and cruises on the Alster have their own hours. The promenade is particularly pleasant in fine weather.

Where does the name of the Jungfernstieg come from in Hamburg?

Jungfern means unmarried young woman: the name dates back to the era when the bourgeois families promenaded their daughters of marriageable age along this elegant esplanade by the inner Alster, to present them to the good society.

Where are the Jungfernstieg quays of Hamburg?

By the inner Alster, in the heart of Hamburg, in Germany.