Alsterpavillon

Alsterpavillon is a distinctive building with a curved form and flat roof positioned directly on the Binnenalster waterfront in central Hamburg. The ground level contains a restaurant with seating areas that open toward the water and provide views of the surrounding lake.

The site was founded in 1799 when a French nobleman introduced ice cream production to Hamburg. The structure has been rebuilt multiple times over the centuries, with each reconstruction reflecting the building methods of its era.

The building served as a gathering place for performances and social events over the decades, creating memories for generations of visitors. This communal character remains visible today in how people use the location as a meeting point while enjoying waterfront views.

The location sits at Jungfernstieg directly on the waterfront, making it easy to find and offering clear views. Visitors can pass by anytime and enjoy it from outside or enter the restaurant areas that overlook the water.

The building hosted swing music performances during the 1930s and 1940s, a notable cultural activity during that period. This musical history remains part of the location's identity, even though its role has shifted considerably since then.