Hamburg Dungeon
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Why go
- Navigate a recreation of Hamburg’s Great Fire of 1842.
- Board a mock pirate ship for a staged sea battle and the execution of Klaus Störtebeker.
- Face accusations of sins in an Inquisition court scene depicting harsh punishments.
- Explore the 1903 case of Elisabeth Wiese, who murdered five children.
- Drop eight metres in darkness on the free-fall ride, reaching up to about 35 km/h.
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 18:00Show all
Shorts
History
Other historical scenes include a plague-stricken street set in 1664 and the Cholera 1892 exhibition, depicting an epidemic that killed over one percent of Hamburg’s population.
- May 2000Opened as the brand’s first Dungeon in mainland Europe.
- March 2008A free-fall tower became the tour’s finale.
- 2014A smuggling-themed boat ride replaced the 1717 flood ride.
- 2018Santa Fu introduced the Fuhlsbüttel prison story, with the free-fall scene becoming an escape from the prison.
With kids
- School visits: The programme covers the Great Fire, the 1717 Christmas storm tide and a plague hospital.
- School visits: Groups of 10–34 pupils aged 12 and older can book a student rate, with two accompanying adults admitted free.
Your first visit
- Expect a walk-through experience with special effects and 360-degree sets; actors draw visitors into the scenes.
- The tour ends with a free-fall tower ride.
- Seasonal shows include an exorcism and a story about the 1919 cadaver revolt.
- The shop is open to visitors without a ticket.
How to get there
- TrainBaumwall station
- BusBuses 6 and 111
Sources: Hamburg Dungeon - Wikipedia · Hamburg/Neustadt-Altstadt - Wikivoyage (see) · Frighteningly true Hamburg stories | The Hambur… · Opening hours | Hamburg Dungeon · Groups | Hamburg Dungeon · Hamburg Dungeon - Wikipedia · School Trips | Hamburg Dungeon · checked 28 Sep 2026
- Website
- hamburg-dungeon.de/
- Phone
- 0180666690140
Questions and answers
How do I book admission to Hamburg Dungeon?
Admission requires an online ticket booked through Hamburg Dungeon’s website, with a reserved time slot.
What seasonal stories does Hamburg Dungeon feature?
Seasonal shows include an exorcism and a story about the 1919 cadaver revolt; these are seasonal additions to the programme.
What are Hamburg Dungeon’s opening hours?
Monday to Friday and Sunday, 10:00–17:00; Saturday, 10:00–18:00.
How do I get to Hamburg Dungeon?
Take the U-Bahn to Baumwall or buses 6 or 111.
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