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Hamburg State Opera, Karolinenviertel
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Hamburg State Opera

  • 4.63.6k reviews

Hamburg's opera house, home to the Hamburg State Opera and Hamburg Ballet, also hosting orchestral concerts.

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Hamburg State Opera in short

When is the best time to visit Hamburg State Opera?

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 Hamburg State Opera indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

Is Hamburg State Opera good for kids?

Sometimes: Suitable for children at family performances; check age recommendations per show.

How much does Hamburg State Opera cost?

It isn't free.

Do you need to book Hamburg State Opera?

Booking ahead is a good idea.

How long do you need at Hamburg State Opera?

About 3 hours.

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Where is Hamburg State Opera?

Große Theaterstraße 25, 20354 Hamburg.

Is Hamburg State Opera wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility: 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 · 8:15 am

Why it fits right now

Not one for this hour.

Go later, at 5 pm instead.

In its favour

  • Hours not listed
  • Best in the morning
  • Indoors

Worth knowing

  • Book ahead
  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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The next five days

Best time to go

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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 Hamburg State Opera
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Große Theaterstraße 25, 20354 Hamburg(opens the map)DirectionsTo KarolinenviertelCall+4940356868Websitedie-hamburgische-staatsoper.de

Good to know

  • Kids: Suitable for children at family performances; check age recommendations per show
  • Indoors
  • Book ahead
  • Allow about 3 h
  • Step-free entrance
  • Accessible washroom

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 3.6k reviews

Known for

  • Opera
  • Ballet
  • Staging

What people say

People like:
Staging, set design and ballet

Around Karolinenviertel

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.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time

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