Name: We could use additional trash bins and it would be great to have a volleyball net as well.
Item: Bassenfleth Elbstrand
Rating: 6
Author: Ivan Petrovich

About Elbe River

When we hear the word - the beach, in the head arises one established association - sea, sand and relax. But who says the sea has a monopoly on vacation? Often the rivers attract no less than the sea, and in some cases even more tourists than the seaside. Elbe River can be attributed to this.

Some general information, the Elbe River is located in Germany (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony), total area - 148268 km².

The coast of Elbe River is a real find for lovers of saturated turquoise water, and even these places are not traditionally famous for memorable landscapes - your vacation certainly won’t be any worse!

There are predominantly sandy beaches, that which primarily situated within the settlements. Perhaps that is why Elbe River is popular among travelers who prefer relaxation and travelers visiting the beach with their pets. However, and other groups of travelers may also like this place. We have even prepared for you several collections to explore the beaches of Elbe River - Elbstrand Blankenese, Bassenfleth strand, Stover Beach, Bassenfleth Elbstrand, Hetlinger Schanze Strand

The coastline of Elbe River is mostly straight, but the absence of winding shapes is compensated by the abundance of natural vegetation that is often present in the region. This vegetation creates a natural shadow that protects vacationers from the sun’s heat on hot days. These can be either rare trees or even dense forest areas, and it is important to be able to find them.

Secluded beach areas, usually popular with lovers of a relaxing holiday, are quite rare. So if you are looking for this type of beach it is recommended to use the filter below.

Elbe River Best beaches

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Good for Relax

Bassenfleth Elbstrand

Hollern-Twielenfleth 1.6 km

Very good

8.3

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Distant parking

0.5 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Elbstrand Blankenese

Leeswig 3.5 km

Very good

8.3

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom

1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Falkensteiner Ufer

Leeswig 3.4 km

Very good

8.1

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom

2 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Wedel Beach

Wedel 1.3 km

Very good

8.1

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Distant parking

2.2 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Stover strand

Stover Beach

Elbstorf 1 km

Good

7.8

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Large low tide

1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Krautsand strand

Krautsand 0.7 km

Good

7.7

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide

5 Amenities index

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Popular types of Elbe River beaches

Planning a beach holiday, most travelers imagine a beautiful clean and uncrowded beach. The latter during high season, may be unreal. However, sometimes it is possible to find exceptions.

The coast of Elbe River is very popular with holidaymakers, so most beaches in season have a high level of occupancy. But this does not mean that there is no less crowded beaches. Such beaches still exist, but there are not so many - about 11. Check selection.