Stage Theater im Hafen Musical theatre with a view

The "Theater im Hafen" is home to the successful musical Disneys THE LION KING and offers unique musical enjoyment in the breath-taking setting of Hamburg port.

Even the route to the "Theater im Hafen" is a special experience: Visitors to the musical "Disneys THE LION KING" are transported across the Elbe to the venue on special ferries from the jetties before they can immerse themselves in the magical world of the musical. In addition to the maritime atmosphere and the impressive music and dance performance of the musical troupe, the theatre also offers an art collection with more than 50 exhibits from North German and international artists. The theatre also houses the exclusively equipped Skyline restaurant in which visitors to the musical can treat themselves to some culinary delights whilst they enjoy the wonderful view of Hamburg's panorama.

Admission time

Admission is approximately 1.5 hours before showtime. The exact time is stated on your ticket.

Duration of the show

The musical lasts approximately 3 hours including a 20 minute break.

Restaurant

Before or after their visit to the musical, guests can savour the international delicacies of the SKYLINE restaurant, with its direct panoramic view of the Hanseatic city skyline, or enjoy ice-cold drinks and cocktails in the Stage Club.

Food & drinks in the theatre

Drinks and snacks are available for purchase in the theatre. It is not permitted to bring food and drinks into the theatre. All bags will be checked by our security staff upon entry to the theatre. This also includes drinks containers and any type and size of food brought into the theatre. Food and drinks brought into the theatre will be disposed of by our security staff.

Arriving by shuttle service

We recommend arriving by shuttle service. The ships leave 2 hours before the start of the show from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken/Brücke 1 (for afternoon shows from 1.5 hours before the start of the show). The transfer is included in your musical ticket and is free of charge for you. Attention: the last ferry leaves 1.5 hrs after the end of the show.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

• S-Bahn lines S1 and S3 to the Landungsbrücken stop
• Underground line U3 to the Landungsbrücken stop (now barrier-free)
• Harbour ferry runs regularly from St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, Brücke 1 (from two hours before the start of the performance / for afternoon performances from one hour before the start of the performance)
• Exclusive use of the ferries with HADAG Musical Shuttle Service (these are included in the ticket price and can therefore be used free of charge)
• The last ferry departs 1 ½ hours after the end of the performance and returns to St. Pauli Landungsbrücken (Bridge 1)

Travelling by car

• Approach via the A7 motorway (north/south)

          - take the Waltershof/Hafen junction (exit 30 HH-Waltershof) 
          - turn right into Finkenwerderstraße 
          - turn left onto Köhlbrandbrücke and follow the road 
          - after the Ellerholzbrücke bridge, turn left into Reiherdamm 
          - continue over the Argentinienbrücke bridge, then follow Reiherdamm 
          - turn right into the street Nordersand

• Approach via the A1 (south/west)

          - follow the A1 onto the B255 towards the centre of HH
          - after crossing the Elbe bridges, follow the signs to HH-Centrum
          - turn right into Baakenwerder Straße and then turn right again into Versmannstraße
          - follow the road (Versmannstraße, Freihafen-Elbbrücke, Rampenstraße, Am Saalehafen, Veddeler Damm)
          - after 4 km turn right towards Steinwerder into Reiherdamm
          - continue over the Argentinienbrücke bridge and then follow Reiherdamm
          - turn right into the street Nordersand

Costs for car parks

• There is a chargeable car park on site (flat rate of € 6.00 for 6 hours)