Alter Elbtunnel

Name: Alter Elbtunnel
Address: Bei den St.-Pauli-Landungsbrucken, Hamburg, Hamburg, DE
Telephone: +49 40 115

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Alter Elbtunnel is a 1911 tunnel beneath the Elbe, linking Landungsbrücken in Hamburg’s St. Pauli district with Steinwerder.

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Why go

Descend 24 metres beneath the riverbanks to the tunnel.
Walk beneath the Elbe with 12 metres of water overhead.

Opening hours

Today00:00 – 23:59Show all

Monday00:00 – 23:59

Tuesday00:00 – 23:59

Wednesday00:00 – 23:59

Thursday00:00 – 23:59

Friday00:00 – 23:59

Saturday00:00 – 23:59

Sunday00:00 – 23:59

Walking route

15 min on footAlter Elbtunnel crossingEnter at Landungsbrücken, cross through one of the tunnel’s two tubes, then take the stairs or lift up at Steinwerder.

Don't miss

Art Nouveau reliefsLook along the tunnel tubes for their Art Nouveau decoration.Inside the tunnel

Photo spots

Green-domed entrancePhotograph the entrance building with the largest green dome beside the Landungsbrücken landing stages.Landungsbrücken, beside the landing stages

Hidden gems nearby

Animals—and old bootsAmong the ceramic maritime motifs on the tunnel walls, look for fish, mussels and seals alongside old boots.

Tips for your visit

Guided tours explain the tunnel’s history and technology.

Interesting facts3

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426.5 metres
The tunnel has two tubes, each 426.5 metres long, beneath the Elbe.
Alter Elbtunnel ⇒ Infos & Öffnungszeiten an den Landungsbrücken
Four vehicle lifts were designed to lower cars into the tunnel.
Hamburg/Altona-St. Pauli - Wikivoyage (see)
Pedestrians and cyclists have dedicated lanes in the tunnel.
Alter Elbtunnel ⇒ Infos & Öffnungszeiten an den Landungsbrücken

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History

Both tubes were built beneath the Elbe bed using shield tunneling. Today, the protected tunnel is mainly used by pedestrians and cyclists.

1911Alter Elbtunnel opened on 7 September after four years of construction.
World War IIThe tunnel served as an air raid shelter.
1943Air raids partly damaged the tunnel, but it remained operational.
1975The tunnel was placed under monument protection.
2009–2019Extensive renovations took place, with partial traffic closures.

How to get there

On footThe entrance is at St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, beside the landing stages. Address: Bei den St.-Pauli-Landungsbrucken, Hamburg. Signs for “Aussichtspunkt Steinwerder” also lead to the tunnel.

Accessibility

Lift access Lifts serve both ends, and the historic elevators can accommodate wheelchairs.

Sources: Hamburg/Altona-St. Pauli - Wikivoyage (see) · Alter Elbtunnel ⇒ Infos & Öffnungszeiten an den… · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where

Bei den St.-Pauli-Landungsbrucken, Hamburg

Website: alter-elbtunnel-hamburg.de/
Phone: +49 40 115

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Questions and answers

When is Alter Elbtunnel open?

The tunnel is open 24 hours every day.

How long does the crossing take on foot?

About 10 to 15 minutes.

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