Christmas markets in Hamburg are some of the best in northern Germany
Romantic and magical holiday decorations, dozens of Christmas markets all over the city.
Great food and some of the best arts and crafts to buy, is what makes Hamburg a top Christmas holiday destination.
Country’s biggest port and in fact one of the busiest in Europe, placed along the River Elbe, Hamburg really earned a reputation as Germany’s gateway to the World.
It’s a true art, business and cultural centre of this part of the country.
Hamburg is a fairytale destination tip for a perfect winter vacation.
Santa Pauli Christmas in Kiez, Reeperbahn
A Christmas market’s best tip for friends and couples on tour, referred as the city’s probably coolest market of them all, and with some fun erotic element.
Here you’ll be able to listen to the best holiday songs at the live music stage that every year attracts a huge number of visitors.
Website: spielbudenplatz.eu
Christmas market on “Rathausmarkt” (City Hall Square)
from last week of November to 30 December
Referred as “the historic Christmas market”, every year this fair takes place in the historic part of the city and it’s among the most loving ones in Hamburg.
Website: hamburg-travel.com
Christmas markets around Mönckebergstrasse
This is a large Christmas markets with a great reputation; a true magnet for tourists during the Christmas holidays.
It offers over 150 stalls and many things interesting not only to children, but adults, too.
And don’t worry, you’ll definitely find it, as it’s placed from Gerhard-Hauptmann-Platz, Spitalerstrasse, Mönckebergbrunnen, Jacobikirchhof and all around the St.-Petri Church in the city centre.
Speicherstadt (Fleetinsel) & HafenCity Christmas Markets
Hafen City From November 25 to December 30
(closed on 24 & 25 December)
Daily from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fleetinsel from November 25 to December 23
Daily from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Hafen City and Spicherstadt is great place to stroll around and taste the delicious things that make this holiday so magical.
You can skate, find the best Christmas bakeries, spectacular Christmas trees, arts, crafts and much more.
Getting there
Fleetinsel Christmas market
S1/2/3/21 to Stadthausbrücke or U3 to Rödingsmarkt
HafenCity Christmas market
U4 to Überseequartier
Website; hamburg.com/events/
Altona / Ottensen Christmas Market
From November 22 to December 23
It’s a market that you’ll find in the Altona district of Ottensen, and it’s famous for its 1001 gift ideas. The Children’s programme is always a highlight of this market, and it’s perfect for families.
It’s important to add that at the Altona/Ottensen Christmas Market you’ll find not only German products to buy, but products and crafts from all around the world.
Website: bergmann-gruppe.net
Hotels
Hamburg is a spectacular city to visit any time, but coming during the Christmas holidays is a unique story.
Find a hotel that suits you the most and enjoy a Magical Christmas in Hamburg.
White magic on Jungfernstieg
At Jungfernstieg from last week of November to 30 December
It’s a white magic Christmas on the luxury boulevard in Hamburg.
A place where you’ll find many exclusive boutiques, cafes in a perfect ambiance.
It’s a perfect tip for hanging out for hours in a luxurious Christmas atmosphere.
Website; weisserzauber-jungfernstieg.de
St. Petri church Christmas market
from last week of November to 30 December
Beautifully decorated and placed in front of the oldest church in Hamburg, St. Petri.
this is the place that provides a number of things that can warm your heart during the cold, winter evenings in Hamburg.
Every day from 10.30 am. to 9 pm.
The Inner Alster’s fairytale ships “Märchenschiffe auf der Binnenalster”
From November 25 to December 23, 2019
What do you think about the amazing fairytale ships for children?
And they are all free of charge! Pick the one the sounds the most interesting to you, or try them all.
There are two Bakery Ships, the Café ship, the Dream ship
(probably the most suitable one for kids – as, by the words of organizers, “children’s dreams come true right here”) or maybe the Theatre ship with a daily programme.
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