Planetarium Hamburg

If you visit the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg and find out about the city in advance, you will soon have a long list of sights and excursion destinations. From the Michel and the historic Speicherstadt to HafenCity and the breathtaking Elbphilharmonie concert hall, there are plenty of attractions waiting to be discovered between the Elbe and the Alster. The Hamburg Planetarium should not be missing from your list. Find out why by reading on now.

Discover the Hamburg Planetarium

In the middle of Hamburg's city park, the planetarium of the Hanseatic city invites you on a unique journey through the cosmos in the former water tower. The tower, which is almost 70 meters high, was built in the Winterhude district between 1912 and 1915 and converted into an impressive large planetarium by 1930. It has officially been part of the Hanseatic city's cultural heritage since 1981. The planetarium is also considered one of the oldest observatories in the world and has also made a name for itself as the most visited star theater in Germany. Visitors not only have the opportunity to look up at the stars with the help of state-of-the-art technology or enjoy various space tours, but can also experience an extensive cultural program. Over 2,000 selected events such as concerts, demonstrations and lectures are held here every year. Last but not least, the fantastic roof terrace ensures that the planetarium attracts more than 300,000 visitors every year. With a bit of luck, you might even be able to see the cranes of the old port of Hamburg, the Elbphilharmonie concert hall or Hamburg Airport from the viewing platform on a clear day.

360-degree perspectives

Where a huge tank stored water until the early 1930s, architect Hans Loop created space for the fantastic dome by the time the planetarium opened. This is still the heart of the Star Hall today and impresses with a diameter of over 20 meters, allowing visitors to experience the sky, planets and stars easily and comfortably on the almost 250 reclining chairs.  Directly below this room is a library with Aby Warburg's book collection, which is unfortunately not open to the public today. Anyone who is nevertheless interested in this astrological treasure can view the relevant images in the Institute of Art History at the University of Hamburg. However, the planetarium's Wandelhalle is still open to the public and offers sufficient space for changing exhibitions. For example, the history of astronomy, space travel, meteorites and the solar system have already been presented here. Following extensive renovation work on the former water tower, the usable area was extended by a whole 1,200 square meters by the end of 2016, meaning that the current planetarium has plenty of space for new events and a worthwhile range of catering options. The building was also technically renovated at the same time. The previous planetarium projectors were replaced by a new Zeiss Model IX Universarium, which provides a fantastic image of the sky above the earth in the dome.   In combination with the Digistar 6 cosmos simulator, it is now also possible to project three-dimensional image and video content.

Welcome to Hamburg

While Hamburg's fabulous planetarium is not the only thing that invites you to an unforgettable trip, it's worth booking a suitable hotel in the city in good time. Whether it's a hotel in Hamburg Nord, not far from the Stadtpark, or one of the other comfortable B&B HOTELS in Hamburg, you can expect excellent value for money and all the comfort you need for a relaxing and restful trip. Click through the first-class offers on our website today and reserve one of our spacious single, double or multi-bed rooms with private bathroom. Benefit from free WLAN on site. Strengthen yourself as soon as you get up with a comprehensive breakfast buffet (optional) or simply let our competent service team help you plan excursions and activities in Hamburg and the surrounding area. We look forward to welcoming you to our hotel!