English Corner
New attraction in Hamburg
If you're out and about in Hamburg's St. Pauli district and Heiligengeistfeld, the grey concrete giant quickly catches your eye. At over 40 metres high, the former bunker from the Second World War is a striking part of the cityscape. Today, however, the listed building is not only one of Hamburg's most important memorials, but also a focal point for creatives, night owls and the media.
Over the past five years, the building has been extended by five storeys, reaching a height of 58 meters, and has been beautifully landscaped with lush greenery. The Green Bunker in Hamburg has been open to all interested parties free of charge since 5 July. The building now features a roof garden with 4,700 plants and a 560-meter-long mountain path with stairs attached to the façade. This path is partly lined with a variety of plants, shrubs, and trees, enhancing the building's green aesthetic.
Nearly 10,000 square meters have been planted, creating public spaces dedicated to culture, leisure, and catering. The path and garden offer a 360-degree view of the Hanseatic city. These include the harbour, Saint Michael’s Church the Michel and the nearby Millerntor football stadium of FC St. Pauli.
Visitor limit for an organised stay
The bunker is designed to accommodate up to 5,000 people, with an infrared counting system monitoring the number of visitors. The plans estimate that 6,000 to 7,000 people will visit the St. Pauli monument daily. According to the «Hamburger Abendblatt» newspaper, interest is expected to be even higher initially.
In the extended section, there is the Spanish-inspired restaurant "La Sala" and the bar "Karo & Paul" as well as the music hotel Reverb by Hardrock, which is operated by the Hamburg-based RIMC Hotels Resorts Group.
"As a Hamburg-based family business, the Bunker Hamburg is a project close to our hearts. It cannot be compared to any other hotel and restaurant project and will delight travellers and locals alike with its distinctive offering," says Marek N. Riegger, CEO of the RIMC Hotels & Resorts Group.
The terraced structure also houses the Georg-Elser-Halle, a concert hall for up to 2,200 people. In the meantime, the first show acts have also been announced to perform there. The dark history of the site will also be highlighted with a memorial.