SER Getting around in Hamburg
Theaters, cinemas & museums
Hamburg offers a variety of cultural institutions. In some of them students get a
heavy reduction! Also, first-year students: Make use of your Freikarte - With the Freikarte you can experience the cultural side of Hamburg for
free!
Freikarte
All first year students receive a so called Freikarte. With the Freikarte you can experience the cultural side of Hamburg for free! From October- January during your first semester you can visit a lot of theaters, museums, cinemas and even the Planetarium without paying for it - regardless how often you make use of this offer!
Conditions
- Free entry to all participating cultural institution (museums, theatres, cinemas, exhibitions). Please check the participating institutions here.
- Only for first-year students for a limited time of 4 months (October-January)
- Only valid with your name completed on the card and in connection with your student ID
How to use the Freikarte
- Museums: just show the Freikarte to get in for free
- Theatres/opera/Planetarium/Cinemas: due to the limited number of seats, the principle "first come, first served" applies. 30 minutes before the performance, you will receive a free ticket at the entrance when showing your Freikarte. Of course only in case there are still seats available. Please be aware that premieres and special events are excluded.
Theaters with plays in English/with subtitles
The English Theater of Hamburg - the theater presents distinguished plays of all genres in English
Lerchenfeld 14
22081Hamburg
https://eth-hamburg.de/
Thalia Theater - Thalia Theater regularly offers shows with surtitles, always aiming to provide more and more shows that provide surtitles in English.
Alstertor
20095 Hamburg
https://www.thalia-theater.de/en
Cinemas
If you are interested in English or non synchronized movies, look for the description "OmU".
Savoy Filmtheater - enjoy movies in their original version
Steindamm 54
20099 Hamburg
https://savoy.premiumkino.de/
Abaton - enjoy movies in their original version on the campus of the University of Hamburg
Allendeplatz 3 /Ecke Grindelhof
20146 Hamburg
https://www.abaton.de/
Astor Film Lounge – 5 minutes walking distance from KLU
Am Sandtorkai 46 a
20457 Hamburg
https://hamburg.premiumkino.de/
Open Air cinemas (only in German language)
- St Pauli Sommerkino (in June), Millerntor-Stadion, Heiligengeistfeld, 20359 Hamburg (in July/August)
- Schanzenkino, Sternschanzenpark hinter dem Wasserturm, Sternschanze 1, 20357 Hamburg (mid august to mid September)
Museums
Hamburg’s museums are a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration, perfect for students looking to enrich their studies and broaden their horizons.
From the fascinating exhibits at the International Maritime Museum to the contemporary art at the Deichtorhallen, there is something for everyone.
With many museums offering student discounts, it is the ideal way to dive into the city’s history, culture, and art while making the most of your time in Hamburg.
Museums near KLU
International Maritime Museum
https://www.imm-hamburg.de/
Deichtorhallen
https://www.deichtorhallen.de/
Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe
https://www.mkg-hamburg.de/
