Monument · St. Pauli, Hamburg

Old Elbe Tunnel

Old Elbe Tunnel
Photo: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The Old Elbe Tunnel opened in 1911 as a pedestrian and vehicle passage. Two large elevators at each entrance carry visitors down to the tiled tubes. Walk the length to see the original engineering and river views from the windows.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 3 of Hamburg: Weekend Escape

Visiting Old Elbe Tunnel: what to know

Tickets
Free for pedestrians and cyclists.
Time needed
30 to 60 minutes.
Best time
Weekday mornings.
Getting there
Short walk from Landungsbrücken U-Bahn and S-Bahn station.

Hamburg itineraries with Old Elbe Tunnel

Day 3 of Hamburg: Weekend Escape

The harbour and St. Pauli

How Old Elbe Tunnel fits into a day.
  1. 10:00LandungsbrückenSt. Pauli
  2. 10:30Harbour ferry line 62Elbe
  3. 12:00Old Elbe TunnelSt. Pauli
  4. 15:00Planten un BlomenSt. Pauli
  5. 19:00ReeperbahnSt. Pauli
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Old Elbe Tunnel FAQs

Can cars use the Old Elbe Tunnel?

No. Only pedestrians and cyclists are allowed. Motor vehicles use the newer tunnel nearby.

Are the elevators still working?

Yes. The original elevators operate daily and carry visitors to the tunnel level.

Is the Old Elbe Tunnel open at night?

Hours vary. Confirm current times on site or with local transport information.

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