Abaton

Abaton is an independent cinema in Hamburg's Eimsbüttel district with three screening rooms that together provide around 530 seats and feature modern sound technology. The different halls allow the venue to show various films simultaneously.

The cinema was founded in 1970 and was Germany's first program cinema focused on curated film selections. Artistic wall paintings shape the visual character of the venue.

The cinema shows films in their original languages with German subtitles, presenting documentaries, classics, children's movies, and contemporary international productions. Visitors experience a diverse selection that goes beyond typical mainstream offerings.

The cinema has a bistro serving food and drinks where visitors can spend time before or after screenings. The location is easily accessible by public transportation.

The cinema does not show advertisements before films, a feature that sets it apart from most other cinema experiences. This practice allows visitors to dedicate their time entirely to watching the film.

Location: Eimsbüttel

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Operator: Felix Grassmann, Philip Grassmann, Werner Grassmann

Address: Grindelhof, Allendeplatz 3, 20146 Hamburg

Phone: +494041320320

Website: https://abaton.de

GPS coordinates: 53.56767,9.98204

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:00