Klassik Radio is a German radio station specializing in classical music, film music, and lounge music. Founded in 1990, it broadcasts from Hamburg and is receivable in over 300 German cities via FM, throughout Germany via cable, and in Europe via satellite. The station is also available worldwide through internet streaming.
Klassik Radio's programming focuses on relaxation music, featuring light pieces from the classical repertoire and increasingly, film music suitable for conscious listening. Rather than playing complete works, the station selects individual movements that can be enjoyed independently.
The station has a significant audience, with 1.7 million daily listeners and 204,000 in an average hour as of 2012. Klassik Radio targets a premium audience in Germany, characterized by high income, above-average education, and strong interest in culture.
In 2011, Klassik Radio expanded its reach by joining the national DAB+ standard, gaining access to an additional 53.5 million households across Germany. The station is a subsidiary of Klassik Radio Inc., headquartered in Augsburg.