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 architecture, then you don't want to miss out on visiting this marvellous music hall!
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Food-Tour mit Elbphilharmonie und HafenCity
Buchen Sie eine dreistündige kulinarische Elbphilharmonie Tour mit HafenCity und Speicherstadt. Erfahren Sie mehr über das Viertel und sehen Sie die architektonisch bekannten Bauwerke mit Abschluss in der Elbphilharmonie.
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Elbphilharmonie guided tour and Hamburg Port cruise combo ticket
Which classics shouldn't be missing from any visit to Hamburg? A visit to the Elbphi and a harbor cruise tour. Book your combo tour now!
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Discover Hamburg with hop-on hop-off bus, harbor and Alster cruise
Explore the highlights of Hamburg by land and water: Enjoy a sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour, a harbor cruise, and an Alster cruise in 1-3 days!
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Food tour with Elbphilharmonie and HafenCity
Book a 3-hour culinary Elbphilharmonie tour with HafenCity and Speicherstadt. Learn more about the district and see the architecturally famous buildings with a degree in the Elbphilharmonie.
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Book your Hamburg Card and explore Hamburg by bus, train and harbor ferry (HVV) and save at more than 150 tourist attractions.
Elbphilharmonie guided tour and Hamburg Port cruise combo ticket
Which classics shouldn't be missing from any visit to Hamburg? A visit to the Elbphi and a harbor cruise tour. Book your combo tour now!
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Discover Hamburg with hop-on hop-off bus, harbor and Alster cruise
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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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Elbphilharmonie visit with Plaza and surroundings
Book a guided tour of the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg and discover how the initial chaos became a symbol of the city.
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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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Hamburg hop-on hop-off bus tour 1-day ticket
Enjoy great views on Hamburg's main attractions and waterways with a hop-on hop-off bus. See the Elbphilharmonie, Port of Hamburg and more!
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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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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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1.5-hour Port of Hamburg Evening Lights Cruise
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Reviews Elbphilharmonie
“Uns hat alles super gut gefallen.”
“Vi.Dank an Klaus mit K! :-) es war eine charmante Führung. Unser Kapitän von Abicht Schiffe, es war glaube ich Ingo, war top!! V.Dank.Nur wäre es schön gewesen den Voucher für die Hafenfahrt ein paar Tage früher zu bek.. Es war vorher nicht ersichtlich, dass die Fahrt variabel ist.”
