Das Schiff

Das Schiff is a theatre permanently based in a ship anchored in Hamburg's harbour district, hosting regular productions. The venue uses the historic hull of a 1912 vessel as both stage and auditorium.

The theatre was founded in 1975 when an old ship from 1912 was converted into a performance venue. This project established a continuous use of the vessel as an active theatre stage that continues today.

The venue presents productions that reflect Hamburg's deep relationship with water and maritime life. Visitors experience theatre in a setting that embodies the city's identity through its unconventional floating location.

The venue is easily accessible by public transport in Hamburg's central harbour area. Visitors should book in advance and note that access is by gangway, which may be limited during high water.

The theatre is one of the few performance venues in Europe that can still actually move on water, though it remains moored most of the time. This seaworthy construction sets it apart from other unconventional theatre spaces.

Location: Hamburg-Mitte

Inception: 1975

GPS coordinates: 53.54596,9.98791

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00