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Between the Sky and the Elbe 

The LindenterraSSe Hamburg

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Highlights

Our Lindenterrasse – Hamburg's most iconic spot for sunset moments. A place where guests meet over a glass of Riesling, soft jazz fills the room and the colours of the Elbe constantly change. Here, time slows down, the light shifts, and conversations flow as effortlessly as the river below the terrace.

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Food & Drinks
A patio with a table, chairs, and trees.
Favorite places
A white table set-up under the trees on the Linden Terrace.
The Liebermann Table
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Summer events
Under the Linden Trees

A Terrace with History

A place of inspiration since 1791: our Lindenterrasse, shaded by majestic linden trees and opening onto sweeping views of the River Elbe. Created by French landscape gardener Daniel Louis Jacques, the terrace was designed as a retreat – the linden trees chosen for their resilience to the northern climate and their longevity. To this day, their leafy canopy provides cooling shade on hot summer days.

Here, time seems to slow. The Elbe becomes the backdrop for quiet moments, meaningful conversations and a true sense of escape – close enough to feel the city’s pulse, yet far enough to enjoy complete tranquility.

Opening hours
Cuisine: 12:00–22:00
Bar: until 23:00

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What makes the Lindenterrasse special

The Lindenterrasse has long been a source of inspiration, even for the great Berlin Impressionist Max Liebermann. In 1902, invited by Alfred Lichtwark, founding director of the Hamburger Kunsthalle, Liebermann stayed at Jacob for two months. The most beautiful motif he found was right outside his door: the Lindenterrasse. One of the paintings created here – a highlight of German Impressionism – now hangs in our Living Room.

A place between the sky and the Elbe – with sweeping views of the water, where the ships glide by like thoughts

Historically inspired: the favourite subject of the Impressionist Max Liebermann – this is where iconic works of German painting were created

Legendary: the ‘Liebermann Table’ – a white table for socialising, conversation and special occasions

A stage for light: the atmosphere changes at every hour of the day – from the golden morning light to the violet-tinged evening

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Special moments

The Liebermann table

Take a seat at the historic Liebermann Table and step into an Impressionist painting. Open, lively, full of light and conversation – the atmosphere recalls Liebermann’s famous works. A unique way to experience your moment on the Elbe.

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Celebrating life

Summer events on the Lindenterrasse

Live music, a cool drink in hand, ships gliding by – that is summer on the Lindenterrasse. From jazz evenings to the arrival and departure of Hamburg’s great ocean liners, our events create memories to last.

Discover events
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with an Elbe View

Food & Drinks

From classic British Afternoon Tea and coffee with cake to light seasonal dishes and refreshing sundowners – our culinary highlights taste even better with the Elbe as your stage. Lean back, savor the panorama and let us spoil you.

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Favourite Corners

The Lounge Area

Settle into deep lounge chairs and sofas with soft cushions, warmed by a flickering outdoor fireplace. Sheltered from the wind yet still overlooking the endless comings and goings of ships, the lounge area is perfect for slowing down and enjoying life between the sky and the Elbe.