Binnenalster

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
The emblematic view from Lombardsbrücke
Jungfernstieg and Rathaus in the background
Binnenalster
Location Hamburg
Coordinates53°33′18″N 9°59′42″E
Typeartificial lake
Primary inflowsAlster (Außenalster)
Primary outflowsAlster (Kleine Alster)
Basin countriesGermany
Surface area0.2 km2 (20 ha)
Average depth2.0 m (6.6 ft)
Max. depth3.0 m (9.8 ft)

The lake has an area of 0.2 square kilometres (0.077 sq mi).

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