Berliner Philharmonie

The Berliner Philharmonie is a concert hall in the Kulturforum with an unusual pentagonal auditorium whose seating rises in tiers around the central stage area. The building holds about 2,440 visitors in an arrangement that keeps everyone close to the musicians.

Architect Hans Scharoun designed the building and had it constructed between 1960 and 1963, after the original concert hall was destroyed in World War II. The new building marked a fresh start for the city's musical life after the war.

The orchestra performs its regular seasons here and has shaped the city's classical music world for decades. The venue attracts music lovers from everywhere and serves as a place where classical music remains the focus.

Visiting works best if you check the current program beforehand, as performances vary throughout the year. The free lunchtime concerts on Tuesdays during concert season are a good way to explore the venue with fewer crowds.

The internal geometry of the space creates special acoustics where you can hear individual instruments and voices clearly from any seat. This spatial arrangement lets every visitor experience the musical details in the same way.

Location: Berlin

Inception: 1963

Architects: Hans Scharoun

Official opening: 1963

Architectural style: rationalism

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Herbert-von-Karajan-Straße

Phone: +493025488999

Website: https://berliner-philharmoniker.de/philharmonie

GPS coordinates: 52.51000,13.37000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:50