Wedel

Wedel is situated on the right bank of the Elbe, approximately 17 km (11 mile), west of Hamburg. Its main claim to fame is the "ship welcoming machine" that greets every ship heading up the river to Hamburg with its flag and national anthem.

By train

• Wedel stationServed by Hamburg S-Bahn

By Plane

Wedel does not have its own airport, but the airport of Hamburg that offers a number of international and intercontinental connections is close by on the S1 line.

By boat

Public transport in Wedel relies on buses alone.

• Willkommhöft SchiffsbegrüßungsanlageThe main tourist attraction. Greets every ship that passes on its way to Hamburg with a flag dipping and the playing of its home countries national anthem over load speakers.

• Wedeler RolandA statue

• Ernst-Barlach-Museum WedelArt museum

• Stadtmuseum WedelA museum mostly dedicated to stuff like local history

• Theaterschiff BataviaTheater-boat hosting numerous cultural events

A lot of shops are located at the "Bahnhofstraße".

• Schulauer Fährhaus

  phone: +49 4103 - 92 000
  address: Parnaßstraße 29
  Located on the edge of the Elbe River, the Schulauer Fährhaus is part of the Willkommhöft. Enjoy some North Sea fish or Schnitzel as you watch the ships coming to or from Hamburg, with an announcer playing fanfare and giving interesting facts about the vessels. The best tables are on the waterfront, giving a clear and open view of the Elbe.

• Hotel Freihof am Roland

  phone: +49 4103 1280
  address: Am Marktpl. 6

• Hotel Diamant

  phone: +49 4103 702600
  address: Schulstraße 2

• Hamburg/Altona Sankt Pauli