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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.

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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 Mind-blowing experience. It has been a long time since I've wanted to visit this concert but was waiting for a perfect opportunity. Benjamin Zander, the Composer and youngest individual ever to join the Boston Philharmonic Youth orchestra. He is 85 years old but still the show was mesmerizing
Gaurav Rozatkar - a week ago

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5 Star Rating It was really nice. I liked very much the music they played. About the place, is big, inside there is a modern architecture, for old people they have chairs very close to the music band. Also you can order food, and the bathroom is clean. I went to a free concert, you have to enter at 12, and the music starts at 13 h. Highly recommend!
Mercedes Ciccale Smit - 2 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating Great time!!!! I am travelling Berlin currently and was hoping to enjoy orchestra somehow. The ticket was pretty affordable and the location was very easy to access by bus. Sound system is very good. I had a great time. Danke!
COCO Sung - 3 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating The podium seats have wonderful views on the stage and the entire hall. The staff are also very nice when helping us with the Lost and Found a days after the concert.
TC Zheng - a week ago

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5 Star Rating Six stars, if I could!! The hall is spectacular inside, if a little odd outside, but only in the daylight. The interior is a miracle of competing angles all coming together to achieve a harmony of visual and auditory integration. We sat all the way at the rear of the hall in section C and were afraid the sound would be buried. Far from it, Lisa Batiashvili’s Guarneri violin 🎻 was clear and sweet, punctuating a resounding performance by the Berlin Philharmonic. My only criticism of the hall concerns the toilet facilities. I was shocked to go to the only men’s room serving presumably about a fifth of the hall’s visitors..and discover there were only two urinals, and a one of about thirty people waiting at intermission. Come prepared!
Reginald Williams - 2 months ago

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