Things to do in Elbphilharmonie
The Elbphilharmonie (Elbe Philharmonic Hall) is a concert hall on the western tip of the HafenCity quarter of Hamburg. The hall was officially inaugurated with concerts and a light show on January 11, 2017. It combines innovative architecture, as the new glassy construction resembles a water wave, in an exceptional location and outstanding acoustics.
Swiss architect firm Herzog & de Meuron designed the Elbphilharmonie on top of the Kaispeicher, which was an old warehouse dating back to the 1960s that used to store Cocoa beans. Currently, the building itself contains a hotel, luxury apartments, restaurants, a health and fitness center, and a public plaza which offers a 360° panoramic view of the city. Elbphilharmonie is the tallest inhabited building in Hamburg standing 354 feet high.
The Elbphilharmonie consists of three concert venues: Grand Hall, Recital Hall and Kaistudios. The Grand Hall can hold up to around 2,100 people and based on its strategic and unique design, there aren't any seats with obstructed views while delivering some of the world's best acoustics. In fact, it is one of the largest and most acoustically advanced concert halls in the world.
The hall can easily be accessed via public transportation. The closest metro station, Baumwall, is only about 1,500 feet away on the Hamburg Metro line 3 and the nearest bus stop,Am Kaiserkai, is less than 500 feet away. If you're in a different part of Hamburg, you can also arrive by taking a ferry to the Elbphilharmonie stop.
If you're a music lover or just enjoy spectacular archiecture, then you don't want to miss out on visiting this marvelous music hall!
Our recommendations in Elbphilharmonie
Hamburg sightseeing bike tour in English
This bike tour will show you the main sights of Hamburg. Explore the charming Speicherstadt and HafenCity, see the Elbphilharmonie and much more.
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Hamburg harbor cruise with cheese and wine
Discover on board the harbor cruise, the most famous landmarks of Hamburg and be entertained with stories of the city while enjoying wine and cheese.
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This bike tour will show you the main sights of Hamburg. Explore the charming Speicherstadt and HafenCity, see the Elbphilharmonie and much more.
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Guided tour through Hamburg's Old Town with highlights
Experience the many facets of Hamburg on a guided tour. See the impressive Elbphilharmonie and learn more about the history of the city.
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Hamburg sightseeing bike tour in English
This bike tour will show you the main sights of Hamburg. Explore the charming Speicherstadt and HafenCity, see the Elbphilharmonie and much more.
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Hamburg harbor cruise with cheese and wine
Discover on board the harbor cruise, the most famous landmarks of Hamburg and be entertained with stories of the city while enjoying wine and cheese.
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This bike tour will show you the main sights of Hamburg. Explore the charming Speicherstadt and HafenCity, see the Elbphilharmonie and much more.
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Guided tour through Hamburg's Old Town with highlights
Experience the many facets of Hamburg on a guided tour. See the impressive Elbphilharmonie and learn more about the history of the city.
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See the Hamburg Elbphilharmonie and receive exciting knowledge and insider stories with a unique view. Book today and don't miss out!
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Hamburg Westfield Mall, Speicherstadt and Elbphilharmonie tour
Book a 2-hour walking tour through Hamburg's HafenCity, from the modern Westfield Centre to historic Speicherstadt and the iconic Elbphilharmonie!
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1-hour Guided Boat Tour of Hamburg Harbor
Be amazed by the busy container terminals, discover the HafenCity with the Elbphilharmonie concert hall, see Speicherstadt, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Hamburg HafenCity self-guided audio tour to Elbe Philharmonic Hall
Book a multimedia guide through an app and walk through Hamburg HafenCity
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Premium Pass to discover Hamburg with 4 attractions
Explore Hamburg's top attractions with the Premium Pass. Choose from Hamburg Dungeon, Elbphilharmonie Plaza, and more.
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Discover Hamburg with hop-on hop-off bus, harbor and Alster cruise
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Deluxe Pass for Hamburg city with 5 top attractions
Explore Hamburg with the Deluxe Pass, including audio guides, internet data, and your choice of five top attractions.
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Elbphilharmonie premium tour with Franzbrötchen and coffee
This guided tour combines two of the best things one can do in Hamburg: visit the Elbphilharmonie and eat a Franzbrötchen. Book your ticket now.
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Reviews Elbphilharmonie
“De rondleiding Elbphilharmonie was uitstekend en echt iedereen aan te bevelen.De rondvaart was gezellig en gaf goede info over Hamburg gezien vanaf het water.”
“Haben damit eine schönen Tag in Hamburg verbracht. Und sind leicht zu unseren Zielen gekommen”
“Schöne Tour, sogar mit live Kommentar, uns hat es sehr gut gefallen”
