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Philharmonie Berlin, Botschaftsviertel
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Philharmonie Berlin

  • 4.813k reviews

Home of the Berliner Philharmoniker, hosting orchestral concerts, family programmes and free Wednesday lunchtime performances.

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Philharmonie Berlin in short

When is the best time to visit Philharmonie Berlin?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Philharmonie Berlin indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

Is Philharmonie Berlin good for kids?

Yes, it welcomes children.

How much does Philharmonie Berlin cost?

It isn't free.

Do you need to book Philharmonie Berlin?

Booking ahead is a good idea.

How long do you need at Philharmonie Berlin?

About 2 hours.

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Where is Philharmonie Berlin?

Herbert-von-Karajan-Straße 1, 10785 Berlin.

Is Philharmonie Berlin wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.

Status, rating and hours checked on 2 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from

Right now · 8:30 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Warm inside
  • Hours not listed
  • Indoors

Worth knowing

  • Book ahead
  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Philharmonie Berlin
  2. 2 Lindenbräu am Potsdamer Platz · 4 min
  3. 3 Burgermeister Potsdamer Platz · 4 min
  4. 4 Club Olympus Spa & Fitness · 5 min
  5. 5 Restaurant Facil · 5 min
Herbert-von-Karajan-Straße 1, 10785 Berlin(opens the map)DirectionsTo BotschaftsviertelCall+4930254880Websiteberliner-philharmoniker.de

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Book ahead
  • Allow about 2 h
  • Step-free entrance
  • Accessible washroom

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 13k reviews

Known for

  • Berliner Philharmoniker
  • Acoustics
  • Tent-like architecture
  • Free lunchtime concerts

What people say

People like:
Acoustics, architecture, orchestral performances and friendly staff.
This is an extraordinary building and no as hosted many fine concerts. The voters are a little maze-like and there are stairways and walls appearing at odd places. The interior is expansive and has beautiful acoustics. We saw an all…
Google reviewer
The free lunchtime concerts on Wednesday are excellent and very popular. They take place in the foyer and are informal. Arrive early, we got there 50mins before 13.00 and it was filling up. Places are limited. They give you a plastic chip…
Google reviewer

Around Botschaftsviertel

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

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  • JacketThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.