Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive side of Hamburg-Nord! Our guide leads you through all the important Christmas events and activities of the season. Whether you're a local or visitor, here you'll find everything for a atmospheric Christmas season.
From the traditional Christmas markets at Winterhuder Marktplatz to the festively decorated streets of Fuhlsbüttler Straße, Hamburg-Nord offers numerous venues. Visitors can stroll between cozy mulled wine stands, discover handmade gifts at market stalls, and enjoy the North German winter atmosphere in the Stadtpark. Additional festivities line up along the U1 subway line.
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Glittering light installations and unique soundscapes in the Loki-Schmidt Garden.
The Christmas Garden Hamburg offers a unique atmosphere with glittering light installations and unique soundscapes. Visit the Loki-Schmidt Garden and experience a magical Christmas world that amazes both young and old.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Christmas Garden
Flying Santa Claus and historic carousel
The Historical Christmas Market at Rathausmarkt offers old craftsmanship, Christmas specialties, and festive programs. In the themed alleys, you will find a rich variety of Christmas decorations, gifts, and culinary delights. A special emphasis is placed on sustainability.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: City Hall Christmas Market
Erotic and live music at a Christmas market
At the SANTA PAULI Christmas market, the boundaries between traditional Christmas and lively neighborhood life blend from November 11 to December 23. There is live music, hot angels on the stage show, and everything you'd expect from a neighborhood Christmas market – including erotic gift ideas. Those who want to enjoy the colorful neighborhood scene with a hot drink after shopping are perfectly placed on the Winterdeck.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Santa Pauli Christmas Market
Unique lighting display and artisanal stalls.
The Christmas market on Jungfernstieg delights visitors from around the world with its festive lighting display, matching the contemporary architectural style of the location. The market event seamlessly integrates into the ambiance around Hamburg's prestigious boulevard, featuring nearby hotels, companies, and the Alsterhaus.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Jungfernstieg Christmas Market
The highlight of the Christmas market is the illuminated storefront theater with movable figures and lovingly designed stage sets.
The Christmas market around St. Petri Church offers a beautifully designed Christmas world with high-quality toys, outstanding handicraft, and festive decorations. The gourmet kitchens tempt with hot drinks and food that bring the taste buds into a festive mood.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: St. Petri Christmas Market
Unique atmosphere with music and mulled wine.
The Winter Pride St. Georg Christmas Market is a vibrant event in the heart of St. Georg, featuring music, mulled wine, and diverse offerings. It provides a cozy and tolerant atmosphere that attracts visitors from the LGBTQ+ community and their friends.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Winter Pride St. Georg Christmas Market
Winter golf course with thirteen individual lanes.
The HafenCity Christmas Market on Überseeboulevard offers a cozy atmosphere with an overhanging Christmas lounge and winter golf. Visitors can enjoy delicious food and hot drinks while enjoying festive music and having fun with winter golf.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: HafenCity Christmas Market
Nordic atmosphere with Scandinavian specialties and Christmas stories.
The Bergedorfer Christmas Market offers a Nordic atmosphere with Lussebulle, Köttbullar, Pippi Longstocking, and Santa Claus. The event takes place in the center of Bergedorf, along the shopping street "Alte Holstenstraße," and ends in the Bergedorfer Castle gardens.
Where: Hamburg-Bergedorf | More Info: Schloss Bergedorf Christmas Market
Traditional craft market with diverse offerings.
The Christmas market at St. Michaelis offers a variety of craft stalls, fashion stands, jewelry, and Christmas decorations. Visitors can enjoy mulled wine and Michelpunsch, try homemade cakes, and find handmade Christmas gifts. The program for families and children, "Singen-Hören-Staunen," includes songs and stories that set the mood for Advent.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: St. Michael's Church Christmas Market
Unique combination of images, sound, and live performance.
The Hamburg Planetarium offers a variety of shows and events that take visitors through space and time. With modern technology and a unique atmosphere, it provides a unique combination of images, sound, and live performance.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Hamburg Planetarium
Largest ice rink in Europe with a colorful open-air program
EisArena Hamburg offers daily ice skating and curling on the largest ice rink in Europe. It features a wide range of culinary options like crepes, fries, and mulled wine. A colorful open-air program with live DJs and concerts complements the offerings.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: EisArena Hamburg Ice Skating
World's largest model railway with 47 aircraft and 11,080 cars.
The Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg is an impressive exhibition of miniature models, featuring over 15,400 meters of track and more than 265,000 figures. It offers a variety of detailed landscapes and scenes, including entire cities like Rome, Venice, and Rio de Janeiro.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Miniatur Wunderland
90-minute chocolate tour with self-created chocolate bars
At Hamburg's Chocolate Museum Chocoversum, you experience an interactive tour from the fresh cocoa bean to the finished chocolate bar. You can create your own chocolate bar with your favorite ingredients and enjoy various tastings.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Chocoversum
Daily freshly roasted coffee varieties from the Hamburg harbor.
The Speicherstadt Kaffeerösterei offers high-quality, single-origin coffees and fine blends, roasted daily in a gentle drum roasting process. The raw coffee comes directly to us via the Hamburg harbor.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Speicherstadt Coffee Roastery
Unique collection of maritime artifacts on nine levels.
The International Maritime Museum Hamburg showcases an extensive collection of maritime artifacts, including over 40,000 items and more than one million photographs. The exhibition spans nine levels and features interactive elements such as a ship simulator and a comprehensive art gallery.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: International Maritime Museum
Children leave their shoes by the door to be filled with gifts by Saint Nicholas.
The Saint Nicholas Day in Hamburg is a traditional holiday where children leave their shoes by the door, hoping that Saint Nicholas will fill them with small gifts and treats.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: St. Nicholas Day
Day of reflection with religious traditions
The Buß- und Bettag is a movable holiday observed in Hamburg on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. It is a day of reflection and prayer where people reflect on their sins and wrongdoing from the past year and seek forgiveness.
Where: Hamburg | More Info: Repentance and Prayer Day