Hamburg viewpoint near the theater

Most tourists in Hamburg follow the tunnel under the Elbe and come to a viewpoint on the other side of the river (53.542333, 9.967278). However, there is another viewpoint nearby that is much closer to the Philharmonie and therefore offers more scenic views. This is the viewpoint near the theater.


You can get here by car (53.539056, 9.975056), but a more interesting option is the local passenger ferries. Start from the central pier (53.544611, 9.972139) on ferry 73 (https://hadag.de/de/linien/73/) and get off at the next stop Theater im Hafen. Ferry fares are included in the standard city transport tickets.


You can come either in the morning, for sunrise, or in the evening, for sunset. In the evening there will be quite a lot of people here, almost all of them going to theater performance.


The square in front of the theater, where the people waiting for the performance.


A second, temporary theater to be able to hold two shows at a time.


Hamburg's newest and, henceforth, classic panorama.






People on the Philharmonic's observation deck.




St. Nicholas Church, there is a viewing platform at the top.




St. Michael's Church, there is also a viewing platform, probably the best in the city.