As of 2008 the old city walls do not exist, instead two car and train bridges, the Lombardsbrücke and the Kennedybrücke, span the river.

Jungfernstieg – on the southern side, opposite this park is a busy boulevard and center of the Binnenalster.

Left and right, Ballindamm and Neuer Jungfernstieg accommodate a number of corporate headquarters and first class hotels.

The Alstervergnügen (English: Alster enjoyment) is an annual street fair held around the lake.

It always takes place throughout the first weekend of September, and offers a wide variety of food, drink, vending and games stands, as well as some rock bands.