Experts' Choice Award Elbphilharmonie
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Hamburg's iconic Elbphilharmonie is a stunning architectural landmark perched on HafenCity's waterfront, hosting diverse performances from classical to contemporary. The bold glass concert hall delivers spectacular views, especially from across the
“Although the building is located in the Speicherstadt, we recommend to go to the other side of the Elbe through the old tunnel for a more spectacular view.”
– On the Grid
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A squat brown-brick former warehouse at the far west of HafenCity is the base for the architecturally bold Elbphilharmonie, a major concert hall and performance space." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Inaugurated in 2017, the Elbphilharmonie is impressive! This transparent concert hall was designed as a figurehead standing at the western tip of the new HafenCity area." Full review
Fodor's "Hamburg’s newest landmark (and tallest building) is an impressive merger between the distinctive northern European redbrick architecture and a modern glass facade. The Elbphilharmonie, or..." Full review
Time Out "One of the city’s top attractions, this spot is still better than ever" Full review
The Guardian "Since the state-of-the-art Elbphilharmonie concert hall opened three years ago, the city is attracting top classical conductors and musicians. Attending a performance is a memorable..."
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New York Times "Imperiously perched at the western tip of the gleaming new Hafencity — one of the largest urban regeneration projects in Europe — is the stunning Elbphilharmonie. Designed by the Swiss..."
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The Guardian "It goes without saying that the Elbphilharmonie, which celebrated its fifth anniversary this year, is one of the greatest modern success stories of our city. Despite all the controversies..."
National Geographic "To get a sense of the port, start in HafenCity, now Europe's largest construction project, where warehouses are becoming artments, cafés, and a flagship glass concert hall designed by..."
National Geographic "This staggering concert hall opened in 2017 having controversially gone many times over budget — since then, it's done much to redeem itself in the eyes of 'burghers', and now, like its..."
Time Out "You can spot this magnificent modernist masterpiece from miles around. Even if you don’t get much further than staring at the glass waves and red brick plinths of the outside of the..."
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