Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Hamburg-Mitte with our current event guide. From traditional Christmas markets to cultural performances, the district offers numerous winter activities for locals and visitors alike.
Around the historic City Hall and Rathausmarkt, the Christmas festivities extend throughout the entire city center. The Mönckebergstraße with its magnificent illumination leads to the Alster Arcades, where vendors present their handcrafted goods. Along Spitalerstraße and Jungfernstieg, more market stalls line up, while the harbor area celebrates its maritime Christmas tradition.
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Flying Santa Claus and historic carousel
The Historical Christmas Market at the Rathausmarkt features a beautifully decorated setting with around 80 stalls run by vendors from various regions. Visitors can find toys, handicrafts, wood carvings, and Christmas decorations. Culinary highlights include roasted almonds, gingerbread, and the popular Rathausmarkt mulled wine.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Rathausmarkt Christmas Market
17 years of White Magic at Jungfernstieg
The Christmas market at Jungfernstieg in Hamburg delights visitors with its festive lighting display and an attractive cultural program. Artisan stalls, culinary specialties, and a historic Ferris wheel offer a diverse experience.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Jungfernstieg Christmas Market
The highlight of the Christmas market is the illuminated storefront theater with moving figures and lovingly designed stage sets.
The Christmas market around St. Petri Church offers a beautiful setting with over 200 real fir trees and lovingly designed wooden huts. You can find a wide selection of high-quality toys, exceptional handicrafts, and festive decorations. The gourmet kitchens offer enticing aromas of hot drinks and food that bring your taste buds into the Christmas spirit.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: St. Petri Christmas Market
Unique atmosphere with queer community.
The Winter Pride in St. Georg is a Christmas market catering to the queer community, featuring music and plenty of mulled wine. Visitors can enjoy hot mulled wine, delicious treats, and a cozy atmosphere.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Winter Pride St. Georg Christmas Market
Winter golf course with thirteen individual lanes.
The HafenCity Christmas Market on the Überseeboulevard offers delicious food, hot drinks, and winter golf. The entire boulevard has been festively decorated since 2010 and shines brightly during Christmas. The covered Christmas lounge provides a retreat for mulled wine and punch.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: HafenCity Christmas Market
International flair and diverse culinary offerings.
The Ottensen Christmas Market features around 40 charmingly decorated huts with various gift ideas, handicrafts, and international culinary offerings. Street food from Uganda meets Mexican cuisine, and the market stretches from Altona station to the Spritzenplatz. Special highlights for children include the dwarf hut, Santa Claus, and the Sunday puppet theater.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Ottensen Christmas Market
Erotic and live music at a Christmas market
The Santa Pauli Christmas market offers a unique blend of traditional Christmas festivities and lively neighborhood celebrations. It features live music, hot angels on the stage, and erotic gift ideas. After shopping, visitors can enjoy a warm drink on the Winter Deck while taking in the colorful neighborhood scene.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Santa Pauli Christmas Market
Unique combination of classical and modern music.
The Christmas concert at St. Michael's Church features a variety of musical highlights, from classical works to modern interpretations. Iris Berben reads texts and music for Advent, while Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio is presented in various performances.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Christmas Concert at St. Michaelis Church
Contemplative Christmas concert with Esther Schweins and the Carl-Philipp-Emanuel-Bach-Chor Hamburg.
In the Laeiszhalle, a Christmas concert takes place where the Carl-Philipp-Emanuel-Bach-Chor Hamburg performs festive Christmas sounds and texts read by Esther Schweins. Known from the comedy show „RTL Samstag Nacht“, she has since appeared in over 40 film and television productions. Of course, well-known Christmas songs will not be missing.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Christmas Concert at Laeiszhalle
Classical Christmas music with Prague opera singers
The Czech Chamber Philharmonic Prague presents an extraordinary Christmas gala with classical orchestral works and singing. The ensemble is accompanied by four high-profile Prague opera singers and offers an elegant Christmas atmosphere.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Christmas Gala of the Prague Chamber Philharmonic
Unique jazz Christmas concert with Torsten Goods.
Torsten Goods presents his Christmas special with a unique blend of jazz and Christmas classics.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Christmas Special by Torsten Goods