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St. Michael's Church (Michel): free entry days, tickets & hours
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Michel is free to enter.
- Hours change with season and events. Example for 24 Oct 2026: church 9:00-11:45 and 12:30-18:00 (closed for the daily noon prayer), tower 9:00-19:00, crypt 9:00-18:00.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeVisiting the church is free (donation requested) | everyone | Donation requested but not required. Some areas cannot be visited during services and events. Tower and crypt are ticketed. | No |
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The church closes briefly around noon for the daily 12:00 prayer service (Mittagsandacht).
- The tower trumpeter plays chorales from the tower on weekdays at 10:00 and 21:00 and on Sundays at 12:00 - free to hear from outside.
- Tower and crypt tickets are sold in the visitor centre or online.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Michel
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Official prices
Michel ticket prices
| Tower ascent, 106 m view (reduced €6; children 6-15 €5) | €8 |
| Crypt with film and exhibitions (reduced €5; child €4) | €6 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Hours change with season and events. Example for 24 Oct 2026: church 9:00-11:45 and 12:30-18:00 (closed for the daily noon prayer), tower 9:00-19:00, crypt 9:00-18:00.
Englische Planke 1, 20459 Hamburg, Germany
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Sources
Where this comes from
- st-michaelis.de/besuch/oeffnungszeiten-preise/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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