If you want to get to the area south of the harbour in the quickest way possible, choose to go through the beautiful Elbtunnel in St. Pauli. A landmark of the City of Hamburg for over 100 years, the tunnel spans 426.5 metres to lead you directly to the Elbe island of Steinwerder. Pedestrians and bicyclists can use the tunnel all day and all night free of charge. For motor vehicles, the St. Pauli Elbtunnel is closed until further notice. Here is where you can find all the important information you need to know about how to use the Elbtunnel.
Opening hours:
The St. Pauli Elbe Tunnel is generally open 24 hours a day and is accessible to people with disabilities (except on New Year’s Eve from 9:00 PM to 4:00 AM)
The freight elevators are available during the following hours:
Outside these operating hours, the staircases and glass passenger elevators are available 24/7.
The St. Pauli Elbtunnel is closed to motor vehicles.
Note: On weekends, the entire tunnel complex often experiences high visitor traffic.
Please be considerate of others at the St. Pauli Elbtunnel as well. Thank you very much.
Contact: Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM and Friday 7:00 AM–1:00 PM
