Binnenalster (pronounced [ˈbɪnənˌʔalstɐ] ⓘ) or Inner Alster Lake is one of two artificial lakes within the city limits of Hamburg, Germany, which are formed by the river Alster (the other being the Außenalster). The main annual festival is the Alstervergnügen.
| Binnenalster | |
|---|---|
| Inner Alster | |
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  Binnenalster | |
| Location |  Hamburg |
| Coordinates | 53°33′18″N 9°59′42″E / 53.55500°N 9.99500°E |
| Type | artificial lake |
| Primary inflows | Alster (Außenalster) |
| Primary outflows | Alster (Kleine Alster) |
| Basin countries | Germany |
| Surface area | 0.2 km2 (20 ha) |
| Average depth | 2.0 m (6.6 ft) |
| Max. depth | 3.0 m (9.8 ft) |
The lake has an area of 0.2 square kilometres (0.077 sq mi).[1]
Overview edit
History edit
The phrase "inner" refers to the old city walls of Hamburg. The Binnenalster was the part of the lake that was "inside" the city walls. The lake was originally created to serve as a reservoir for a mill. As of 2008 the old city walls do not exist, instead two car and train bridges, the Lombardsbrücke and the Kennedybrücke, span the river.
Location edit
The Binnenalster is bordered by embankment streets on three sides, only the northern side is bordered by a park. Jungfernstieg – on the southern side, opposite this park is a busy boulevard and center of the Binnenalster. Left and right, Ballindamm and Neuer Jungfernstieg accommodate a number of corporate headquarters and first class hotels.
Public events edit
Alstervergnügen edit
The Alstervergnügen (English: Alster enjoyment) is an annual street fair held around the lake. It always takes place throughout the first weekend of September, and offers a wide variety of food, drink, vending and games stands, as well as some rock bands.
See also edit
Notes edit
- ^ Source: statistical office of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein (2006)
References edit
- Statistical office Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein Statistisches Amt für Hamburg und Schleswig-Holstein (2007). "Statistisches Jahrbuch 2006/2007" (PDF). Statistisches Jahrbuch Hamburg. Hamburg, Germany: Statistisches Amt für Hamburg und Schleswig-Holstein. ISSN 1614-8045.[permanent dead link]
External links edit
- Photos of Binnenalster on bilderbuch-hamburg.de (in German)
- Photos of Binnenalster on bilder-hamburg.info (in German)
- Alstervergnügen Hamburg
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