Hamburger Unterwelten e. V.

Underground Nuclear Shelter Steintorwall

Cold War at Hamburg Main Station

A nuclear shelter right next to Hamburg Main Station? Come and see for yourself. This three story bunker was built during World War II providing shelter for nearly 2500 people. Nearly forgotten after the war, it was remembered when the confrontation between the super powers was increasing during the Cold War. Reconstruction works started in 1964. By 1969 modern pressure doors, ventilation, filtering, emergency generators as well as new seats and beds had been installed providing shelter for 2702 people. The tour will give you a vivid impression of what staying in nuclear shelter would have been like.

 

Impressions

Who we are

We are a non-profit association, researching and documenting the subterranean buildings in Hamburg. The organization records oral history, photo documentation and surveys the areas. We try to capture the full picture of the buildings below the ground. It is our mission to present our research to the public through events and guided tours of the buildings. On our tours you will see and learn about the equipment and history of the building. The local and historical context of these buildings will give you a deep insight into cold-war times in Germany and broaden your mind.

Prices & Services

  • Entrance fee: € 12,- per person
  • Reduced fee € 10,- per person
  • Groups up to 25 persons
  • Prices for groups: € 300 regular fee / € 250 reduced fee / € 180 for school classes & youth organisations
  • Duration of the tour: approx. 100 minutes

Important Notes

  • Smoking is absolutely prohibited.
  • No walking disabilities / walking aids, as our facility is not barrier-free.
  • If you have respiratory problems, lung diseases or allergies to molds, please consider participation carefully.
  • Claustrophobia and other anxiety disorders must be taken into account, as the tour takes place in a closed bunker with a ceiling height of approx. 2.60 m.
  • Age limit 12 years (thematic focus) - deviating from our terms and conditions.
  • Participation under 18 years only in the company of a parent or guardian.
  • No pets are allowed.
  • Visitors who are under the influence of intoxicating substances will be excluded from the tour.

To bring on the tour

  • Order confirmation from Regiondo printed out or digital.
  • As we can ventilate less intensively for structural reasons and pathogens, spores and pollen therefore remain in the indoor air for longer, we recommend wearing an FFP2 mask (as of 2025!) in the building.
  • Suitable clothing for an underground building (temperature around 12°C all year round).

Not included

  • Any parking fees are not included.
  • There is no access to a toilet.
  • Possible public transportation fees are not included.

Appointments & Booking

Please note: If the message “Sold out” appears on the booking page, there are unfortunately no more places available for the current tour dates. We are constantly activating new dates for registration. So just check back in a few days! Please refrain from sending inquiries by e-mail. We do not keep a waiting list! Bookings can only be made via the booking page linked below!

Clicking on the button above will take you to the external website of our service provider Regiondo.

Notes about vouchers

If you have old paper vouchers, please enter the printed voucher number in the RABATTCODE field after selecting the tour in the shopping cart.

Route to location

  • There are hardly any parking spaces available near the facility - it is therefore best to come by public transport.
  • Please arrive at the meeting point in good time (about ten minutes beforehand).

Meeting point

  • The meeting point is on the forecourt of the main station on the Steintorwall / Spitaler Straße side.
  • Once you have left the station concourse via the Steintorwall exit, turn left before the street and walk approx. 60 meters along the outdoor catering area at the main station.
  • We will be waiting for you in front of the open floor flap between the restaurants “Pommesfreunde” and “Vincent Vegan”.
  • If you have any problems, you can reach us on 0176 50289146. Please note: This number can only be reached in the last 15 minutes before the tour and is only for emergency contact.