Last updated: 11. November 2024
Plan your holiday activities in Poppenbüttel with our current event guide. We inform you about all festive events and activities that accompany both locals and visitors throughout the Advent season.
The historic marketplace by the Alster forms the center of winter festivities. From here, traditional Christmas markets extend along the main shopping street to the Alstertal Shopping Center. Visitors will find handcrafted goods, regional specialties, and classic North German winter delicacies. The neighboring districts of Wellingsbüttel and Sasel, with their own festive events, are easily accessible via public transport.
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Poppenbuettel Holiday Markets and Shopping
Hamburg City Hall Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Flying Santa Claus and historic carousel
- Description
- The Historical Christmas Market at Rathausmarkt offers a variety of handmade crafts, wood carvings, and Christmas decorations. Notably, the daily flights of the flying Santa Claus and the historic carousel are highlights.
- Where
- Hamburg | More Info : Hamburg City Hall Christmas Market
Winter Forest Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market in a winter forest atmosphere.
- Description
- The Winterwald Christmas Market offers around 150 Christmas stalls and numerous attractions for all ages. Open daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with food stalls open until 11:00 PM.
- Where
- Hamburg | More Info : Winter Forest Christmas Market
Santa Pauli Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Frivolous Christmas market with live music and hot performers.
- Description
- The Santa Pauli Christmas market offers a unique blend of traditional Christmas festivities and lively neighborhood celebrations. Visitors can enjoy live music, hot drinks, and erotic gift ideas. After shopping, one can enjoy the colorful neighborhood scene with a hot drink.
- Where
- Hamburg | More Info : Santa Pauli Christmas Market
Fleetinsel Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Maritime atmosphere with sail oldtimers and children's carousel.
- Description
- The Fleetinsel Christmas Market offers an idyllic atmosphere in the heart of Hamburg's city center. Here, you will find warm hospitality, a variety of gift and decoration ideas, and selected Advent delicacies.
- Where
- Hamburg | More Info : Fleetinsel Christmas Market
Spitalerstraße Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Largest walk-in Christmas tree in Hamburg
- Description
- The Spitalerstraße Christmas Market offers a variety of handmade products and culinary delights. In 150 small workshops, unique gift ideas and an attractive program are presented. The Spitalerstraße pedestrian zone is transformed into a magical shopping street by glittering decorations.
- Where
- Hamburg | More Info : Spitalerstraße Christmas Market
Jungfernstieg Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique lighting display and artisanal stalls.
- Description
- The Christmas market on Jungfernstieg delights visitors from around the world with its festive lighting display, which matches the contemporary architectural style of the location. The market event harmoniously integrates into the ambiance around Hamburg's prestigious boulevard, including nearby hotels, companies, and the Alsterhaus.
- Where
- Hamburg | More Info : Jungfernstieg Christmas Market
Gänsemarkt Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Fairytale stalls with handmade goods and culinary delights.
- Description
- The Christmas market at Gänsemarkt transforms into a festive gingerbread village around the Lessing monument from mid-November. Lovingly designed stalls offer handmade goods and seasonal treats, while visitors enjoy craftsmanship, culinary delights, and cozy Christmas atmosphere.
- Where
- Hamburg | More Info : Gänsemarkt Christmas Market
St. Michaelis Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas market with over 100 years of history.
- Description
- The St. Michaelis Christmas market offers a variety of handicrafts, fashion, and jewelry, as well as delicious food and drinks. Visitors can listen to songs and stories and buy Christmas presents.
- Where
- Hamburg | More Info : St. Michaelis Christmas Market
Bergedorf Castle Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Special craftsmanship and classical live music in the castle courtyard.
- Description
- The Bergedorfer Christmas Market offers a Nordic atmosphere with Lussebulle, Köttbullar, Pippi Langstrumpf, Santa Claus, and glittering snowflakes. The event takes place in the center of Bergedorf, along the shopping street "Alte Holstenstraße," and ends in the Bergedorfer Castle Garden. The cozy atmosphere of a Scandinavian Christmas village is created by festive lights, Northern Lights, and polar lights.
- Where
- Hamburg-Bergedorf | More Info : Bergedorf Castle Christmas Market
Poppenbuettel Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Advent and Christmas Concerts at St. Michaelis
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of classical music and Christmas atmosphere.
- Description
- The Advent and Christmas concerts at St. Michaelis Church offer a variety of musical highlights, from classical works to traditional Christmas carols.
- Where
- Hamburg | More Info : Advent and Christmas Concerts at St. Michaelis