Wenn die Elbe steigt - Die Kraft des Wassers, Hamburg

Wenn die Elbe steigt - Die Kraft des Wassers is a guided walk that starts at St. Pauli Landungsbrücken in Hamburg on Sunday, 18 October 2026, at 11:00. The walk shows how the city has lived with storm surges for centuries and how it protects itself for the future. It explains why high water works differently in Hamburg than inland, and how wind, the sea and the tides shape events.

From Landungsbrücke (Brücke 6), the route follows the traces of flood protection along the Elbe, past dikes, flood gates and hidden protection facilities. It covers events such as the storm surge of 1962 and shows how disasters shaped the modern protection of the city. It also covers how current warning systems, flood protection and urban planning keep Hamburg safe in the future.

The walk lasts about 2 hours and ends at Hafencity U-Bahn Überseequartier. Tickets start at EUR 35, and a discount is available.