Stars Within Reach: Panoptikum Hamburg on St. Pauli
Ever wanted to meet Taylor Swift? Pose with Ed Sheeran? Or look Olivia Jones straight in the eye? At Panoptikum, these encounters are possible – at least in wax!
Right in the heart of Hamburg’s legendary St. Pauli district, directly on the Reeperbahn, you’ll find one of the city’s most traditional attractions and a true Hamburg institution: Panoptikum, Germany’s oldest wax museum. Since 1879, visitors have been able to get remarkably close to famous personalities and immerse themselves in a fascinating world of celebrities, history and entertainment.
Spread across four floors, more than 120 lifelike wax figures from the worlds of art and culture, sports, politics, society and history are waiting to be discovered. Meet international megastars such as Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Donald Trump, discover Hamburg icons like Olivia Jones and Udo Lindenberg, or be surprised by fascinating historical figures. And the best part? The stars are definitely not camera-shy! So don’t forget your camera or smartphone – selfies with the stars are not only allowed, but positively encouraged!
But Panoptikum offers much more than spectacular photo opportunities: its fascinating world of wax combines art, history and entertainment – from astonishingly lifelike figures to wonderfully quirky encounters.
Want to dive even deeper? Explore the exhibition with the free, interactive audio guide. Available in more than 30 languages, it offers fascinating stories and background information about the wax figures and the famous personalities they portray.
Panoptikum is also a great destination for families: Free treasure hunts and quizzes for children and teenagers add an extra element of fun, discovery and adventure to the visit.
Whether you’re visiting Hamburg, exploring St. Pauli, a fan of famous faces or simply looking for something a little different: Panoptikum is an experience that brings you closer to your favourite stars than almost anywhere else – and guarantees unforgettable memories to take home.
