Overview
- Kultursenator Carsten Brosda confirmed an intensified debate over charging for the public viewing platform in an NDR 90.3 interview.
- He said the venue’s original business model anticipated revenue from operating the Plaza rather than continued subsidies.
- Access has been free for spontaneous visits since 2016, with a small booking charge required for reserved time slots.
- The Left party has long opposed fees and previously helped block similar proposals in the Hamburg parliament.
- Elbphilharmonie management is exploring Plaza upgrades, including a proposed music experience world, and no decisions on pricing, timing, or exemptions have been announced.