The Alter Elbtunnel Linie B – Stop 5: Steinwerder (Old Elbetunnel) stop offers one of the most beautiful views of Hamburg. A special highlight of the city tour: The bus stops here for a few minutes, giving you time to visit the observation deck. From there, the view stretches across the Port of Hamburg, the Elbe River, the Elbphilharmonie, the Landungsbrücken, and the city skyline.
Departure time
- Start: once a day at 2:00 PM
- Next Stop: Cruise Center Altona
Explore the surroundings:
Admire a genuine piece of Hamburg engineering at this Line B stop. The southern entrance in Steinwerder invites you to explore the historic tunnels at a leisurely pace on foot. Wondering if cars are currently allowed through, or exactly what the opening hours are for the Old Elbe Tunnel? You’ll find all the answers right here in our FAQs!
Highlights within walking distance
- Steinwerder Viewpoint (skyline view): 1 minute’s walk
- Walk through the Old Elbe Tunnel (length of the Old Elbe Tunnel: 426 metres): approx. 10 minutes’ walk
- Steinwerder harbour facilities: 5 minutes’ walk
Our local tip for you
If you’ve got bikes with you, you can use the old, massive goods lifts here – it’s an experience in itself and takes you right down to the bottom of the River Elbe.