Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to our comprehensive guide to the Christmas season in Barmbek-Nord! This practical guide informs you about all festive events and activities in our vibrant Hamburg district.
Around the historic Barmbek station, winter activities unfold with traditional Christmas markets and festive lighting. The Bert-Kaempfert-Platz transforms into a cozy meeting point, while shops along Fuhlsbüttler Straße display their Christmas decorations. From here, you can easily reach the larger Christmas markets in Hamburg's city center.
Contact information and details below.
Flying Santa Claus and historic carousel.
The Historical Christmas Market at Rathausmarkt offers traditional craftsmanship, festive specialties, and festive programs. Visitors find a rich variety of Christmas decorations, gifts, and culinary delights.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Roncalli Christmas Market
Largest walk-in Christmas tree in Hamburg
The Spitalerstraße Christmas Market offers a variety of handmade products, culinary delights, and an engaging program. In 150 small workshops, unique gift ideas and attractive offers are presented.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Spitalerstraße Christmas Market
Live artisanal work and seasonal delicacies.
The Christmas market at Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz offers a festive atmosphere with numerous huts that form a nostalgic Christmas village made of old timber-framed houses. Here, artisans showcase their skills live, while offering gift items and seasonal delicacies like mulled wine and roasted apples. The Nostalgic Carousel, Nativity Scene, and tall Christmas tree are the market's landmarks.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Winter Forest Christmas Market
17 years of White Magic at Jungfernstieg
The Christmas market at Jungfernstieg delights visitors with its festive light display and numerous craft stalls. Here you'll find everything for the holiday season: from mulled wine and sausages to handmade jewelry and Christmas gifts.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Jungfernstieg Christmas Market
Erotic and live music in a Christmas market
The Santa Pauli Christmas Market in Hamburg offers a unique blend of traditional Christmas festivities and lively neighborhood celebrations. It features live music, hot angels on stage, and erotic gift ideas. After shopping, visitors can enjoy hot drinks on the Winterdeck and take in the colorful neighborhood scene.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Santa Pauli Christmas Market
Traditional Christmas market with over 100 exhibitors.
The St. Michaelis Christmas Market offers handicrafts, fashion, jewelry, and Christmas decorations. Visitors can find everything their hearts desire, from mulled wine and Michelpunsch to homemade cakes and handmade Christmas gifts.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: St. Michael's Church Christmas Market
Unique handicrafts and Scandinavian Christmas delicacies.
The Bergedorfer Christmas Market offers a Nordic atmosphere with Lussebulle, Köttbullar, Pippi Longstocking, and Santa Claus. The event takes place in the Bergedorfer Castle gardens and features a diverse program with handicrafts, live music, and Christmas delicacies.
Where: Hamburg-Bergedorf | More Info: Bergedorf Castle Christmas Market
International culinary offerings and traditional Christmas programs.
The Ottensen Christmas Market features around 40 charmingly designed huts, offering an authentic market experience. Visitors can find many gift ideas, handmade crafts, and international culinary offerings. Street food from Uganda meets Mexican cuisine, and the market stretches from Altona station to the Spritzenplatz.
Where: Hamburg-Ottensen | More Info: Ottensen Christmas Market
Winter golf with thirteen individual lanes
The HafenCity Christmas Market on Überseeboulevard offers delicious food, hot drinks, and festive music. The covered Christmas lounge provides a retreat on bad weather days. The festively decorated winter golf course with thirteen individual lanes invites to leisurely fun.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Überseeboulevard Christmas Market
The Historic Christmas Market at Rathausmarkt takes place under the motto "Art instead of Commerce".
More than 20 Christmas markets in Hamburg offer a diverse range of Christmas culture and shopping opportunities. Each market has its own unique character and caters to all tastes.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Hamburg Christmas Markets
Diverse lineup with over 60 artists on more than 12 stages.
MS DOCKVILLE is a three-day music and art festival in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg. Over 60,000 visitors and nearly 10,000 campers discover a unique site with more than 12 stages, numerous artworks, and harbor atmosphere amidst Elbe scenery and industrial flair. A diverse lineup, focusing on indie, hip-hop, and electronic music, brings together newcomers, favorite artists, and hidden gems – offering music, workshops, readings, games, and countless new inspirations.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: MS Dockville Festival
Unique combination of various music styles in one festival.
The ÜBERJAZZ Festival showcases a variety of music styles, ranging from jazz and soul to hip hop and ambient. It demonstrates how different genres come together to create forward-thinking post-genre music.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: ÜBERJAZZ Festival
A festival for all ages with many rides and culinary options.
The Hamburg DOM offers a variety of attractions, events, and culinary delights. Visit the DOM to enjoy sweet and savory treats and experience the unique atmosphere.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Hamburger DOM Funfair
World's unique tugboat ballet
The Port Anniversary is the world's largest harbor festival, where Hamburg celebrates its port. The Elbe becomes a stage, and the harbor promenade a colorful maritime festival mile. Majestic cruise ships, lovingly restored museum ships, and beautiful windjammers present themselves at the parades in their best light. Some ships even "dance" at the world's unique tugboat ballet!
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Port of Hamburg Birthday
Flat and fast course through Hamburg's city center.
The Haspa Hamburg Marathon is a significant running event that leads through Hamburg's historic and natural beauty. The course is flat and features various landmarks such as the Alster lakes and the harbor.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Hamburg Marathon