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Altona-Altstadt Christmas 2024

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Last updated: 11. November 2024

Discover the festive atmosphere in Altona-Altstadt with our comprehensive winter guide. From traditional Christmas markets to cultural events, this district offers a diverse program for locals and visitors alike.

Around the historic square in front of the Altona Town Hall, winter activities abound. The Altona Christmas Market attracts visitors with regional specialties and crafts, while the decorated streets of Große Bergstraße and Neue Große Bergstraße invite leisurely strolls. In the neighborhood, the Altona Museum offers winter exhibitions, and the Ottenser Hauptstraße complements the experience with its festively decorated shops.

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Altona-Altstadt Holiday Markets and Shopping

Historic Christmas Market

What to Expect
Flying Santa and historic carousel.
Description
The Historical Christmas Market on Rathausmarkt offers traditional craftsmanship, festive specialties, and lively programs. Visitors can immerse themselves in a world of light and delicacies. A special focus is on sustainability, with fair, bio, and regional offerings.
Where
Hamburg | More Info : Historic Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas Market, Sustainability, Handicraft, Bio-Glühwein, Flying Santa

Roncalli Christmas Market

What to Expect
The "Flying Santa Claus" and the 70-year-old oldtimer carousel.
Description
The historic Christmas market on Rathausmarkt offers a journey back to the days of childhood and Christmas wonders. Approximately 80 vendors and craftsmen from all over Germany offer their goods, while children enjoy the 70-year-old oldtimer carousel of Roncalli and the cozy Jugendstil atmosphere in the Viennese coffeehouse. A special highlight is the "Flying Santa Claus," who three times a day glides over the heads of visitors with his sleigh and tells the Christmas story.
Where
Hamburg | More Info : Roncalli Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas market, Hamburg City Hall market, handicrafts, toy street, flying Santa Claus

Spitalerstraße Christmas Market

What to Expect
Unique gift ideas and attractive program in 150 small workshops.
Description
The Christmas market on Spitalerstraße offers a variety of craftsmanship, cultural programs, and unique gift ideas. In 150 small workshops, spinning, carving, polishing, burning, and engraving take place. The pedestrian zone of Spitalerstraße is illuminated by glittering decorations and transforms into a magical shopping street.
Where
Hamburg | More Info : Spitalerstraße Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas market, craftsmanship, cultural program, unique gift ideas, Spitalerstraße

Winterwald Christmas Market

What to Expect
Artisans and traditional Christmas treats in a nostalgic Christmas village.
Description
The Winterwald Christmas Market at Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz offers a festive atmosphere with numerous stalls showcasing artisans and culinary delights. You can find traditional Christmas treats and handmade crafts, surrounded by a life-sized Nativity scene and a nostalgic carousel.
Where
Hamburg | More Info : Winterwald Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas market, handmade crafts, traditional Christmas treats, nostalgic Christmas village

Jungfernstieg Christmas Market

What to Expect
17 years of Weißerzauber on Jungfernstieg
Description
The Christmas market on Jungfernstieg in Hamburg delights visitors with its festive light display and numerous craft stalls. The picturesque Alster location shines in golden light, with mulled wine and handicrafts at the center.
Where
Hamburg | More Info : Jungfernstieg Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas market, handicrafts, mulled wine, Jungfernstieg

St. Petri Christmas Market

What to Expect
Moving figures and lovingly designed stage sets present the story of Bethlehem.
Description
The St. Petri Christmas market offers a beautifully designed Christmas world with high-quality toys, outstanding handicrafts, and festive decorations. Moving figures and lovingly designed stage sets present the story of Bethlehem. The gourmet kitchens offer visitors enticing aromas of hot drinks and food.
Where
Hamburg | More Info : St. Petri Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas market, St. Petri Church, Hamburg, Christmas story, handicrafts, decorations

Gänsemarkt Christmas Market

What to Expect
Fairy-tale-like stand design reminiscent of Hansel and Gretel.
Description
The Gänsemarkt in Hamburg transforms into a festive gingerbread village from mid-November. Around the Lessing monument, beautifully designed stalls offer a variety of handmade goods and seasonal treats. Visitors can enjoy craftsmanship, culinary delights, and cozy Christmas atmosphere in a nostalgic setting.
Where
Hamburg | More Info : Gänsemarkt Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas Market, Gänsemarkt, Hamburg, Handicrafts, Culinary Delights

Santa Pauli Christmas Market

What to Expect
Hot angels and erotic gift ideas on a Christmas stage.
Description
The Santa Pauli Christmas Market offers a unique blend of traditional Christmas festivities and lively Kiez atmosphere. It features live music, hot angels on the stage show, and erotic gift ideas. After shopping, visitors can enjoy a hot drink on the Winter Deck while taking in the colorful Kiez scene.
Where
Hamburg-St. Pauli | More Info : Santa Pauli Christmas Market
Tags : Christmas market, Kiez Christmas, erotic, mulled wine, Winter Deck

Christmas Market Altona-Ottensen

What to Expect
Diverse gift ideas and culinary specialties from around the world.
Description
The Weihnachtsmarkt Altona-Ottensen features over 40 lovingly decorated huts with diverse gift ideas and culinary offerings from around the world. The children's program is a special highlight.
Where
Hamburg-Altona | More Info : Christmas Market Altona-Ottensen
Tags : Christmas market, Ottensen, Hamburg, gift ideas, culinary specialties

Christmas Village Ottensen

What to Expect
International flair with street food and puppet theater
Description
The Ottensen Christmas Market features around 40 lovingly designed huts offering an authentic and international array of gift ideas, handmade crafts, and culinary specialties from around the world. Street food from Uganda meets Mexican cuisine, and the festive lights stretch from Altona station to Spritzenplatz. Special highlights for children include the Dwarf's Hut, St. Nicholas, and the Sunday puppet show.
Where
Hamburg-Altona | More Info : Christmas Village Ottensen
Tags : Christmas market, Ottensen, international flair, street food, puppet theater

Christmas Market in Speicherstadt

What to Expect
Barrier-free layout with accessible toilets.
Description
The Christmas market in Hamburg's HafenCity offers a variety of lovingly designed stalls with culinary delights and handmade gifts. The Christmas lounge and sports activities like winter golf and an ice stock lane are particularly popular. The Advent calendar with daily surprises provides a special highlight for families with children.
Where
Hamburg | More Info : Christmas Market in Speicherstadt
Tags : Christmas market, HafenCity, Hamburg, culinary delights, leisure activities, Advent calendar

Christmas Market in HafenCity

What to Expect
Winter golf course with 13 individual lanes.
Description
The HafenCity Christmas Market offers a diverse atmosphere with lovingly designed food stalls, a Christmas lounge, and a winter golf course. Visitors can enjoy delicious food, warm up with mulled wine, and have fun playing winter golf. The Überseeboulevard has been festively decorated since 2010 and shines brightly during Christmas.
Where
Hamburg | More Info : Christmas Market in HafenCity
Tags : Christmas market, HafenCity, winter golf, Christmas lounge, Überseeboulevard