Germany Pegelturm und Nikolaiturm
The spots is right on the edge of the pier "Fischmarkt" in Hamburg. The "Pegelturm" aligned perfectly with the "Nikolaiturm" a former church tower. Only a few days in a year the sun rises behind the towers.
Be aware that the pier moves as ships pass by or the wind blows
Be aware that the pier moves as ships pass by or the wind blows
Photography Tips
Bring a telephoto lens, usually 500mm is enough, if you want to capture a little of the surrounding.
If you want to do HDR stacking or don't want to hold your heavy lens all the time, bring a tripod.
If you want to do HDR stacking or don't want to hold your heavy lens all the time, bring a tripod.
Travel Information
There are some parking spots right on the street in the morning. Otherwise you can take the ferry from "Landungsbrücken" to "Finkenwerder" and get of at the "Fischmarkt" station.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunrise in spring
Sunrise & Sunset
04:55 - 21:41
| current local time: 23:40
Photo Themes
morning light
Sunrise
telephoto
Locations
Hamburg
Elbe
Northern Germany
Fischmarkt
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