ALTER ELBTUNNEL

Also known as Old Elbe Tunnel, Alter Elbtunnel is one of the most popular Hamburg tourist attractions. It runs under the River Elbe which connects St. Pauli jetties on the north side of the river to the Steinwerder in the Port of Hamburg. The tunnel was built to help the dockworkers with an easy and reliable way to cross the river.

Built-in 1911, the Elbetunnel is an underground tunnel created to start a new pathway that helped people cross the river. The tunnel featured technological advancement during these times, making it easier for people to pass through this 80 feet tunnel through elevators. The tunnel has also been renovated many times in the last century and is also one of the protected monuments since 2003. The tunnel was used by the people of the city to explore many parts of the port area or to reach Wilhelmsburg or Altes Land.

You can also visit the observation platform which is located in the south of the river where you can enjoy the stunning panoramic view of the city. Admire the lamps which are symmetrically lined at the arched tunnel and help create a beautiful atmosphere 24 meters below the river. The tunnel is 450 meters long and the pedestrian side of the tunnel has amazing art-deco-inspired artwork which serves as an excellent place to take pictures.

Highlights

• Go on a walk in the Old Elbe Tunnel which was built as a reliable path for the dockworkers to cross the river.
• The technological innovation helped both vehicles and pedestrians to go 80 feet below the waters and cross the tunnel through an elevator.
• Cross the tunnel to visit the observation platform in the south of the river where you can look at the stunning panoramic view of the city.
• This tunnel is also a historical site and is a preserved monument in the city since 2003.
• The pedestrian side is decorated with amazing artwork with an art-deco style which is an amazing backdrop to take pictures.