A lake called the Inner Alster lies in the center of this, Germany's chief port
The city centre is around the Binnenalster ("Inner Alster") and 
Auenalster .... A major outbreak of cholera in 1892 was badly handled by the 
city... [DOC] [TLE] Binnenalster - Wikipedia [PAR] Binnenalster or Inner Alster Lake is one of two artificial lakes within the city limits 
of Hamburg, ... side, opposite this park is a busy boulevard and center of the 
Binnenalster.