Old Elbe Tunnel
St Pauli to Steinwerder, Germany
The Old Elbe Tunnel takes you beneath the river from the Landungsbrücken to Steinwerder. Opened in 1911, its tiled passage and large lift shafts preserve the character of an important piece of port engineering. Look for the decorative details as you cross, then step outside on the southern bank for a different view of Hamburg’s waterfront. It is a compact outing that combines industrial history with the simple pleasure of reaching an unexpected viewpoint on foot.