Elbphilharmonie
Monument · HafenCity, Hamburg

Elbphilharmonie

Photo: Evgenii Salganik · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

It features a large glass structure on a red brick base. The building includes a public plaza with views over the harbor. Concerts take place in its main hall with world-class acoustics.

On day 1 of Hamburg: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Prices vary by event; check the official website for details.
Time needed
30 minutes to visit the plaza.
Best time
Daytime for views, evenings for performances.
Getting there
U-Bahn to Baumwall or ferry to Elbphilharmonie.

Itineraries with Elbphilharmonie

Day 1 of Hamburg: Weekend Escape

Speicherstadt and HafenCity

How Elbphilharmonie fits into a day.
  1. 9:30SpeicherstadtHafenCity
  2. 11:00Miniatur WunderlandSpeicherstadt
  3. 15:00ElbphilharmonieHafenCity
  4. 17:00HafenCityHafenCity
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Elbphilharmonie questions

Is entry to the Elbphilharmonie free?

The public plaza and exterior are free. Concerts require separate tickets.

Can you take a tour inside the Elbphilharmonie?

Tours of the interior are available but must be booked in advance.

What are the opening hours for the plaza?

The plaza is open daily from early morning until late evening.

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