Anny von Hamburg

Launched in 1914 as a pure sailing cargo schooner, she began life under canvas alone, no engine, only the skill of her crew and the pull of the wind. Her maiden voyage to St. Petersburg was interrupted by the outbreak of the First World War, and what followed was a remarkable journey through history: internment by the Czar’s Navy, survival through conflict, damage and recovery, and decades of working life across the Baltic and North Sea.

Twice she endured the upheaval of world wars. Twice she was transformed. And yet, what defines Anny von Hamburg today is not what she lost, but what was so carefully restored.

Rescued from near-oblivion in 1980, she was painstakingly rebuilt by a passionate owner and returned to her original outward form, her elegant schooner lines once again cutting through the water with quiet authority. Modern amenities were discreetly integrated, while her interiors were handcrafted to an exceptional standard, blending comfort with authenticity in a way few vessels achieve.

Today, she sails the Baltic as a rare and compelling charter yacht, one of the last truly authentic tall ships offering a deeply immersive experience of Northern Europe.

The Experience

A week aboard Anny von Hamburg is not simply a charter, it is a journey into another rhythm of life.

Imagine gliding through the scattered archipelagos, where thousands of pine-covered islands rise from still, glassy water. Or dropping anchor in the quiet, untouched corners of the Åland Islands, where time feels suspended between sea and sky. Evenings are long in the northern summer, with golden light stretching late into the night, best enjoyed on deck with a glass in hand as the sails settle gently above you.

This is sailing as it was meant to be, hands-on if you wish, or simply observed in quiet admiration. The creak of rigging, the scent of salt and timber, the steady motion of a vessel designed for the open sea, every detail connects you to a more elemental way of travelling.

There is space here for adventure and for stillness. For shared moments with friends and family, and for the rare luxury of true disconnection.