Berlin Philharmonic

Directions
Reviews
Gallery

Berliner Philharmonie concert hall at night

Berliner Philharmonie is a highly acclaimed contemporary designed concert hall that is home to the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra - one of the top-rated orchestras in the world.

The concert hall, designed by architect Hans Scharoun, first opened in 1963. It is renowned for its excellent acoustics and for having a good view of the stage from any seat in the house.

Unlike most concert halls, the orchestra in the Berlin Philharmonic performs from the center of the audience. The ceilings emulate the sloped sides of a tent and the 2440 seats are arranged in terraces around the central stage.

If you sit at the back of the orchestra you can see the conductor face on, just like the performers.

If you love classical music, you'll definitely want to try to take in a concert at the Berlin Philharmonic during your visit.

At 1 pm every Tuesday from September through June they even hold free lunchtime concerts, not in the main hall but in the foyer. These offer a wonderful opportunity to see the venue and enjoy some fabulous music for free.

Berliner Philharmonie is part of the Kulturforum located just west of Potsdamer Platz.

See the complete line of Berlin Experiences on Viator

Facts For Your Visit

Fee: Fees vary by event. Visit the official website for an event calendar. Tuesdays from September through June they hold free lunchtime concerts

Berlin Philharmonic Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Address: Herbert-von-Karajan-Straße 1, 10785 Berlin, Germany

Phone: 030 254880

Official Website: Berlin Philharmonic

Berlin Philharmonic Reviews

Rated 4.8 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating Great building with spectacular acoustics. I saw piano concerto by Beethoven performed by Vladimir Mogilevsky at the Chamber music hall( the smaller hall which is very intimate ) . It was a breath of fresh air to experience the concert. Highly recommend for anyone interested in classical music to visit one of the most famous philharmonics in the world.
L Dan - 2 months ago

Show Less

5 Star Rating I simply love the acoustics of both concert halls. One can feel the softest flute solo with exquisite detail. If only people would stop coughing throughout entire performances that would be awesome. While I cringe a bit to write that because we're just being human, it is at a point of disrespecting the musicians.
Barani Guttsman - 2 months ago

Show Less

5 Star Rating Went on a Wednesday for their free lunchtime concert and it was extraordinary! Arrived 10 minutes before 1 pm, got a token to enter, found a space to sit on the floor and the concert started on time. Top quality - what an experience! It's wonderful that these experiences are made available to the public like this. Thank you!
Kia Kali - 4 months ago

Show Less

5 Star Rating A beautiful place for everyone who appreciates classical concerts. It can be a bit difficult to find the right seat but There are a lot of staff who can guide visitors mainly in German and different languages. Besides great concert program, there is a weekly free concert that happens during lunch time from 1 pm every Wednesday (40-50 minutes, from September to June every year).
Thanh-Hồng Lê - 5 months ago

Show Less

5 Star Rating The Berliner Philharmonie is a beautiful concert hall with great acoustics. Every seat has a nice view, making each performance special.
Yuliya Zarichna - a month ago

Show Less

Read all Reviews Powered by Google Logo