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Alter Elbtunnel [Südeingang], Portugiesenviertel
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Alter Elbtunnel [Südeingang]

  • 4.81.1k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

1911 pedestrian and vehicle tunnel under the Elbe, about 426 m long; reached by large lifts from St. Pauli side to Steinwerder.

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Quick answers

Alter Elbtunnel [Südeingang] in short

When is Alter Elbtunnel [Südeingang] open?

Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 2 November 2026.

When is the best time to visit Alter Elbtunnel [Südeingang]?

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 Alter Elbtunnel [Südeingang] indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

Is Alter Elbtunnel [Südeingang] good for kids?

Yes, it welcomes children.

How much does Alter Elbtunnel [Südeingang] cost?

It's free to visit.

Do you need to book Alter Elbtunnel [Südeingang]?

No, you can walk in.

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How long do you need at Alter Elbtunnel [Südeingang]?

About 30 minutes.

Where is Alter Elbtunnel [Südeingang]?

Am Elbtunnel, 20457 Hamburg.

Is Alter Elbtunnel [Südeingang] wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.

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 · 8:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A good call right now.

Even better tomorrow at 10 am.

In its favour

  • Warm inside
  • Indoors

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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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Hours

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Hours checked 2 Nov

Where and how

  1. 1 Alter Elbtunnel [Südeingang]
  2. 2 Hard Rock Cafe Hamburg · 7 min
  3. 3 BLOCKBRÄU · 8 min
  4. 4 Restaurant Skyline Fine Dining · 8 min
  5. 5 Theater im Hafen · 8 min
Am Elbtunnel, 20457 Hamburg(opens the map)DirectionsTo PortugiesenviertelWebsitehamburg.de

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Free to visit
  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Allow about 30 min
  • Step-free entrance

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 1.1k reviews

Known for

  • Tiled tunnel
  • Freight elevators
  • Elbe crossing

What people say

People like:
Impressive historic tunnel, elevators, free entry

Around Portugiesenviertel

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. Rain shell from 9 pm. Umbrella from 9 pm.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time
  • Rain shellFrom 9 pm
  • UmbrellaFrom 9 pm

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