Last updated: 11. November 2024
Welcome to our comprehensive guide to the Christmas season in St. Pauli! This practical guide provides you with an overview of all festive events and attractions in Hamburg's cult quarter.
Around the Reeperbahn, the streets and squares transform into a winter world of experiences. The traditional Christmas market at Spielbudenplatz attracts visitors with regional specialties and crafts, while the Santa Pauli Mile presents its own interpretation of the Advent season. The various festivities that characterize the quarter during the pre-Christmas period extend from Große Freiheit to the Hamburg Dom.
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St. Pauli Holiday Markets and Shopping
Santa Pauli Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Erotic and live music at a Christmas market
- Description
- On SANTA PAULI, the boundaries between traditional Christmas and lively neighborhood life blend from November 11th to December 23rd. SANTA PAULI attracts visitors with live music and hot performances on the show stage. The stalls offer everything typical for 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
Hamburg City Hall Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of traditional craftsmanship and sustainable culinary offerings.
- Description
- The Historical Christmas Market at Hamburg's Town Hall offers traditional craftsmanship, festive specialties, and lively programs. In the themed alleys, you will find a rich selection of Christmas decorations, gifts, and culinary delights.
- Where
- Hamburg | More Info : Hamburg City Hall Christmas Market
Spitalerstraße Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- One of Hamburg's largest walk-in Christmas trees.
- Description
- The Spitalerstraße Christmas Market features a variety of craftsmen, artists, and designers offering innovative Christmas gifts. The stalls are designed in traditional Hanseatic brick style and illuminated with modern lighting.
- Where
- Hamburg | More Info : Spitalerstraße Christmas Market
Winterwald Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Craft stalls and life-sized Christmas cribs
- Description
- The Winterwald Christmas Market at Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz offers a festive atmosphere with numerous craft stalls and a large gastronomic offer. You can find life-sized Christmas cribs, nostalgic carousels, and high Christmas trees decorated with thousands of candles. Santa Claus greets the children and creates a contemplative atmosphere.
- Where
- Hamburg | More Info : Winterwald Christmas Market
St. Petri Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Nordic flair through rustic wooden huts and illuminated fir trees.
- Description
- The Christmas market around St. Petri Church offers a beautifully designed Christmas world with high-quality toys, outstanding handicrafts, and festive decorations. The enticing aromas of hot drinks and food attract both children and adults.
- Where
- Hamburg | More Info : St. Petri Christmas Market
Fleetinsel Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique maritime atmosphere on a small island in Hamburg's city center.
- Description
- The Fleetinsel Christmas Market offers an idyllic setting with warm hospitality, various gift and decoration ideas, and selected Advent delicacies.
- Where
- Hamburg | More Info : Fleetinsel Christmas Market
HafenCity Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Winter golf course with 13 individual lanes.
- Description
- The HafenCity Christmas Market offers a diverse atmosphere with delicious food, hot drinks, and various activities like winter golf and an Advent calendar draw.
- Where
- Hamburg | More Info : HafenCity Christmas Market
Jungfernstieg Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Handicrafts and historic Ferris wheel
- Description
- The Christmas market at Jungfernstieg delights visitors 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
Gänsemarkt Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Fairy-tale-like arrangement of stalls with gingerbread houses.
- 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 culinary delights reminiscent of Hansel and Gretel.
- Where
- Hamburg | More Info : Gänsemarkt Christmas Market
Markthalle Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Weather-resistant thanks to modern plastic lanes
- Description
- On the Christmas market in front of the Rindermarkthalle, you can find 7 modern plastic lanes for ice stock shooting. Up to 8 people can play on each lane. The price includes the ice stocks and an instruction. The game time is usually one hour including the instruction (if you arrive at the exact booking time). You can book multiple hours or multiple lanes in one process.
- Where
- Hamburg | More Info : Markthalle Christmas Market
Altona Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Diverse culinary offerings and gift ideas from around the world.
- Description
- The Altona-Ottensen Christmas market features over 40 beautifully decorated stalls with a wide variety of gift ideas and international delicacies. The offerings range from Glühwurm-Boddenpunsch to Hexenkessel-Feuerzangenbowle, from Estonian handicrafts to African jewelry.
- Where
- Hamburg-Altona | More Info : Altona Christmas Market
Bergedorf Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Special craftsmanship and classical live music in the castle courtyard.
- Description
- The Bergedorf Christmas Market offers a Nordic atmosphere with Lussebulle, Köttbullar, Pippi Langstrumpf, Santa Claus, and glittering snowflakes. The event takes place in the heart of Bergedorf, centered on the shopping street “Alte Holstenstraße,” and ends in the Bergedorfer Schlossgarten.
- Where
- Hamburg-Bergedorf | More Info : Bergedorf Christmas Market
Eppendorf Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Children's carousel and personal visit by Santa Claus
- Description
- The Eppendorf Weihnachtsbummel is a small but charming Christmas market with a diverse program and delicious food. It is particularly ideal for families, featuring the popular Hexe Knickebein, Santa Claus, and the Christmas Angel.
- Where
- Hamburg-Eppendorf | More Info : Eppendorf Christmas Market
Harburg Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Craftsmen and puppeteers present themselves at the market.
- Description
- The Harburger Christmas Market offers a variety of stalls with handicrafts, delicious specialties, and a colorful program for all ages. Craftsmen showcase their skills, puppeteers tell stories, and the sound of trumpets fills the air every evening.
- Where
- Hamburg-Harburg | More Info : Harburg Christmas Market
Wandsbek Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of ice rink and Christmas market.
- Description
- The Wandsbeker Winterzauber is a holiday event held daily from 12:00 to 22:00 on the Wandsbeker Market Square. It features an ice rink, various market stalls, and culinary offerings.
- Where
- Hamburg-Wandsbek | More Info : Wandsbek Christmas Market
Barmbek Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Nostalgic carousel and diverse cultural program
- Description
- The Barmbek Christmas Market on Piazzeta-Ralph-Giordano features a cozy hut village with specialty mulled wine, delicious sausages, and vegetarian dishes. A nostalgic carousel and a diverse program in the cultural barn make the market a highlight of the pre-Christmas season.
- Where
- Hamburg-Barmbek | More Info : Barmbek Christmas Market
Eimsbüttel Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Lovingly designed children's programs and a diverse music program.
- Description
- The Christmas market at the Apostelkirche in Eimsbüttel offers a diverse program with music, improv theater, and children's activities. Visitors can warm up with delicious food and drinks and enjoy the atmosphere.
- Where
- Hamburg-Eimsbüttel | More Info : Eimsbüttel Christmas Market
Sternschanze Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Handmade gifts and culinary delights from around the world.
- Description
- The Christmas market on Sternschanze in Hamburg offers a cozy atmosphere and unique flair. The colorful wooden huts line the streets, and the scent of roasted almonds and mulled wine fills the air. Visitors can discover handmade gifts and delicious treats here.
- Where
- Hamburg-Sternschanze | More Info : Sternschanze Christmas Market