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Elbphilharmonie Plaza: free view & paid alternatives
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Elbphilharmonie Plaza is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: children under 3 (no ticket needed); nursery groups and school classes.
- Otherwise: plaza ticket (adult) — €5.
Free vs paid
Is the paid version worth it?
Elbphilharmonie Plaza
Free for children under 3 (no ticket needed).
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The Plaza is no longer free: plan on €5 per adult (€3 reduced); children under 3 go free.
- Buy online with an Elbphilharmonie account and you get a €5 credit toward an online concert ticket.
- If you have a concert ticket, you can go up to the Plaza two hours before the show without a Plaza ticket.
- Closed on 24 December.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children under 3 (no ticket needed) | children under 3 | — | No |
| Free forFree for nursery groups and school classes | school groups | General-education school classes and nursery/pre-school groups only; tickets issued on site. | No |
| Free with passConcert tickets for the Grand Hall or Recital Hall include the Plaza | concert ticket holders | From two hours before the concert; the concert ticket itself is paid. Kaistudio visitors need a Plaza ticket. | No |
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Elbphilharmonie Plaza
Guided tourElbphilharmonie Plaza (Guided Tour)★★★★★ 4.7 · 6.2k reviews1 hourfrom €21.62
Guided tourElbphilharmonie Guided Tour with Access to the Plaza★★★★★ 4.5 · 5.2k reviewsfrom €23
Ticket & extrasHamburg: Elbphilharmonie Plaza, Highlights & Surroundings★★★★★ 4.6 · 2.4k reviews1 hourfrom €23
Guided tourHamburg: Elbphilharmonie Plaza Guided Tour with Entry Ticket★★★★★ 4.7 · 1.9k reviews1 hourfrom €20.70
CruiseCombo: Hamburg Harbor Cruise + Elbphilharmonie German Guided Tour Tickets★★★★★ 4.5 · 1.6k reviewsfrom €53
Guided tourElbphilharmonie Premium Guided Tour with French Rolls & Coffee★★★★☆ 4.4 · 1.5k reviewsfrom €29.99
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Official prices
Elbphilharmonie Plaza ticket prices
| Plaza ticket (adult) — Reduced €3 for ages 3-17, pupils, trainees, students, basic-income recipients, unemployed, severely disabled and their companion. Group tickets (10+) €3 each. Buying online with a customer account gives a €5 credit per purchase towards online concert tickets. | €5 |
| Plaza guided tour | €13 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–24:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–24:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–24:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–24:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–24:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–24:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–24:00 |
Plaza daily 10:00-24:00 (last entry 23:30). Closed 24 Dec; 31 Dec 10:00-18:00.
Platz der Deutschen Einheit 4, 20457 Hamburg, Germany
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FAQ
Elbphilharmonie Plaza: common questions
Is Elbphilharmonie Plaza free?
Elbphilharmonie Plaza has no free entry for everyone. Also free: children under 3 (no ticket needed); nursery groups and school classes. Otherwise the official ticket costs €5.
Who gets free entry to Elbphilharmonie Plaza?
Children under 3. School groups — general-education school classes and nursery/pre-school groups only; tickets issued on site..
How much is a ticket to Elbphilharmonie Plaza?
Plaza ticket (adult) costs €5 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- elbphilharmonie.de/de/plaza · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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