Hamburger Kunsthalle

The Hamburger Kunsthalle, one of Germany’s largest art museums, spans 700 years of European art. Housed in three interconnected buildings, its collection includes medieval altarpieces, Romantic landscapes, and contemporary installations. Highlights include Caspar David Friedrich’s Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog and the Galerie der Gegenwart for modern works.

A treasure trove for art lovers, the museum showcases masterpieces from Dürer to Warhol. The Kupferstichkabinett (print room) houses 130,000 drawings, while temporary exhibitions like Picasso vs. Beckmann draw global crowds. Save time with our Kunsthalle Skip-the-Line Ticket, which includes audio guides.

Begin in the Historic Building with Gothic woodcarvings and Rembrandt portraits. The Galerie der Gegenwart features Gerhard Richter’s abstract works and Rebecca Horn’s kinetic sculptures. 

Don’t miss the Light Hall on the rooftop, offering city views and site-specific installations. Kids love the Art Lab, where they can create their own masterpieces. Temporary exhibits often include interactive zones—check the schedule for VR experiences.

Located near Hauptbahnhof at Glockengießerwall 1:

• By U-Bahn: U1/U3 to Hauptbahnhof Nord, then a 3-minute walk.
• By Bus: Route 112 to Kunsthalle stop.
• By Bike: Use StadtRAD stations outside the museum.  

• Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Thursday until 9:00 PM).
• Closed Mondays, January 1, and December 24–25.

Pro Tip: Thursday evenings offer discounted entry after 6:00 PM. 

Buy tickets online via our Fast-Track Portal to avoid queues. Allocate 2–3 hours for the main collection and temporary exhibits. Audio guides (€5) are available in German, English, and French.

The Museum Café serves organic cakes and light lunches. Backpacks must be checked (€1 locker fee). For families, our Kids’ Art Adventure tour runs on weekends. Photography is allowed (no flash), except in special exhibitions.

1. Planten un Blomen Park (5-minute walk): Relax in the Japanese garden or watch summer light shows.
2. St. Jacobi Church (10-minute walk): Home to Hamburg’s oldest organ (1688).
3. Deichtorhallen (15-minute walk): Contemporary art and photography exhibitions.
4. Neuer Wall Shopping Street (10-minute walk): Luxury boutiques and designer stores.
5. Combined Ticket: Explore multiple venues with our Hamburg City Passes.

Most visitors spend 2–3 hours, though art enthusiasts may stay longer.