Winter and Christmas markets in Hamburg 2024
Are you counting the days until Christmas every day? The best way to sweeten the wait is to visit the Christmas market in Hamburg! 🎅🏽 Here you will find the most beautiful Christmas and winter market highlights in Hamburg, including the annual classics, special Advent markets and Christmas design markets as well as special Nordic and Scandinavian Christmas markets in Hamburg. ✨ With our Hamburg Christmas market guide, you can find out not only the best locations, but also the opening times of the Christmas markets in Hamburg and everything else you need to know. So it's time for mulled wine, lard cookies and maybe some present shopping? 🎁 Grab your loved ones or head off on your own to let the magical markets cast a spell over you. 🎄
Eisstockschießen
Christmas the St. Pauli way! Between Christmas treats and home-brewed Christmas beer, you'll find the gaudiest trees in northern Germany and even two large curling rinks!
Santa Pauli Weihnachtsmarkt
Here, the traditional Christmas atmosphere merges with the cheeky neighborhood milieu. In addition to live music and the classic stalls (with slightly more creative drink names than usual), you'll find plenty of erotic gift ideas here.
Marché de Noël — Der Weihnachtsmarkt in den Stadthöfen
Experience the festive Marché de Noël in Hamburg's Stadthöfe! Enjoy mulled wine, hot cocoa or champagne at cozy crib tables while you indulge in raclette, tarte flambée and crêpes. Live music will create the perfect Christmas atmosphere - and fortune teller Esmeralda will tell you what 2025 will bring!
petit Noël IM Hotel TORTUE
Small but OHOHOHO! Here you will find an idyllic courtyard Christmas market with delicious Christmas snacks and a punch that packs a punch!
Weihnachtsmarkt Apostelkirche
Here, lovingly designed wooden stalls present local (handicraft) art and create a contemplative atmosphere alongside background music, high-quality mulled wine and culinary highlights. The children's program offers free entertainment for the youngest of us, so you can sit back and relax.
ChristGrindelMarkt
Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere in the heart of the lively Grindel district, where delicious Christmas specialties invite you to linger. The market, full of charm and colorful variety, becomes a meeting place for families, friends, students and work colleagues who want to enjoy the contemplative Advent season together to the fullest.
God Jul Skandinavische Weihnachten
Be enchanted by the unique and authentic Nordic atmosphere at the Christmas markets of the Seemannskirchen, which attract Nordland fans and friends of the far north every year. On two weekends, traditional delicacies and regional specialties from Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark await you in the most festive Christmas setting.
Wintertreff Winterhude
Discover the Christmas spirit with a variety of delicious hot drinks and regional specialties. In a neighbourly atmosphere, you can also get involved in the heartfelt "Pack your parcel" campaign and support local organizations during the festive season.
Winterpride
At Hamburg's queer Christmas market, you can enjoy hot mulled wine and delicious treats in the most tolerant of company. Look forward to the scene DJs at the weekend, who will heat you up with the best party atmosphere.
FROHES FESTLAND _ FESTLAND lädt zur Adventsedition
THE Christmas market for design lovers and the perfect place to store for Christmas presents for your loved ones! On top of that, you can even get creative yourself here - everything from Advent wreath making to candle dyeing is on offer!
Weihnachtsmarkt am Gänsemarkt
In the fairytale atmosphere of the gingerbread village, you can be enchanted by picturesque stalls selling handmade arts and crafts and organic products. The lovingly designed gingerbread houses invite you to take a leisurely stroll while you indulge your senses. Look forward to a unique Christmas experience with literary elements and the festive presence of the famous poet Lessing.
Hafencity Weihnachtsmarkt
Let yourself be seduced by the scent of mulled wine and roasted almonds, because a special Christmas world with beautiful decorations and a cozy Christmas lounge awaits you in front of the Old Port Authority. You can also try your hand at winter golf, the new highlight for young and old.
Weißer Zauber
At the magical Christmas market in a picturesque atmosphere, you can discover the usual Christmas delicacies as well as many artistic craft and sales stands for the perfect Christmas gift.
Weihnachtsmarkt Osterstraße
Experience the festive magic of the Muggelbude with glowing candlelight, twinkling lights and a cozy atmosphere. You can even listen to various singer-songwriters over warm drinks in a campfire atmosphere.
Weihnachtsbummel Eppendorf
In cozy Eppendorf style, the small, fine market attracts visitors with warm delicacies and other culinary offerings. In addition to the varied children's program and the musical choirs, the charity campaigns also promise lots of festive fun.
Fleetweihnacht
The wintry oasis on the Michaelisbrücke bridge enchants visitors with atmospheric Advent lights, fragrant spices and a warm, family atmosphere. With gift ideas, festive decorations and classic delicacies, this small (but exquisite) Christmas market has everything you could wish for.
Weihnachtsmarkt Spitalerstraße
The Spitalerstraße Christmas market transforms the busy shopping street into a festive village with quaint stalls in Hanseatic style. Cozy lights make the Christmas hustle and bustle shine while you drift between arts and crafts, delicious treats and a festive atmosphere.
Weihnachtsmarkt am Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz
This Christmas market unfolds its wintry magic in the heart of Hamburg's city center. Here you can experience a real pine forest feeling, enjoy all the Christmas delicacies and immerse yourself in a varied cultural program - a perfect pre-Christmas treat.
Weihnachtsmarkt St. Petri
Between rustic wooden huts with a Nordic flair, you can discover high-quality toys, handicrafts and festive decorations. The illuminated shop window with the history of Bethlehem is also definitely worth a look as you stroll through the festive Christmas world.
Weihnachtsmarkt Ottensen
In a colorful and lively setting, you will find lovingly designed huts, punch and mulled wine stands as well as a wide range of offers to cater for your physical well-being. The varied program turns your visit into a magical family festival.
Harburger Weihnachtsmarkt
The charming town hall square south of the Elbe is lovingly prepared for the festive season: In a historically picturesque setting, the small stalls are spread out around the mighty Christmas tree, where punch, lard cake and almonds spread tempting aromas. The perfect place to experience the festive season with family and friends.
Wintergarten St. Pauli
In the middle of the lively scene triangle, this is no ordinary Christmas market, but a cozy neighborhood meeting place with Scandinavian huts, glittering lights and delicious mulled wine. You and your companion(s) can also find out who pays for the next round during a game of curling.
Weihnachtsmarkt Barmbek
Immerse yourself in the festive anticipation and enjoy mulled wine, delicious specialties and festive music. Children's hearts will beat faster with carousel rides, Kreft's puppet theater and Salvatore Sabbatino and perhaps the first homemade Christmas presents can be conjured up in the craft room.
Historischer Roncalli Weihnachtsmarkt am Hamburger Rathaus
Probably the most famous Christmas market in Hamburg! The lovingly and historically decorated Christmas village with its quaint alleyways promises a nostalgic journey back to a festive childhood. The flying Santa Claus provides magical moments and the culinary delights, from roasted almonds to specialties, make the market a traditional Christmas paradise for every taste.
Adventszeit St. Markus
The charming Christmas market scores with organic mulled wine, regional delicacies and sustainable products. A nostalgic children's carousel, fairly produced goods and regional delicacies create a family atmosphere. Take part in the "Pack your parcel" campaign and share the joy of Christmas with people in need.
Bergedorfer Weihnachtsmarkt
It doesn't get much more Nordic than this! Look forward to Swedish delicacies and cult figures amid glittering snowflakes. Here you can fully immerse yourself in the charming and cozy atmosphere of a Scandinavian Christmas village complete with northern stars and aurora borealis.
Nordischer Weihnachtsmarkt
Experience a magical atmosphere with red wooden houses, glowing tipi tents and the imposing Christmas tree. In the cozy wooden huts, artisans and other vendors present their unique creations, while the "Tibarg Center Tipi Lounge" invites you to enjoy convivial evenings. Indulge your taste buds with a variety of treats, from hearty dishes to sweet delicacies, and let the children get creative in the craft hut.
Weihnachtsmarkt am Michel
Over 100 exhibitors present their handicrafts, fashion and jewelry as well as delicacies such as crêpes, sausages and mulled wine both on the church square and in the parish rooms. The festive experience is rounded off by an atmospheric Advent concert and many other contemplative program items.
Weihnachtsmarkt für Kunsthandwerk
Just outside Hamburg, this special market full of handmade gifts and decorative elements awaits you. Experience traditional craftsmanship and festive sounds in a cozy setting away from the city. Culinary delicacies and warming drinks round off the festive atmosphere.
Ökologischer Weihnachtsmarkt
Environmental protection and sustainability find their place here in the Christmas context. You will find handmade Christmas decorations, certified organic food and an all-round festive atmosphere at the artful stands. And all this in an ecologically valuable setting.
We hope you're already in the Christmas spirit. 🎄🪵 ⛄️ Would you like to know which markets are still taking place in Hamburg? Then take a look at our website or our app, where there is a special Markets in Hamburg category. 💫 You can also find the best Christmas gift ideas in Hamburg in our gift guide. 🎁
Frequently asked questions about Christmas markets in Hamburg 2024
1 What makes Christmas markets in Hamburg so special?
The Christmas markets in Hamburg are numerous and diverse, so there is something to suit every taste! Some have a long tradition and offer a festive, classic atmosphere, while others have only emerged in recent years and offer a modern Christmas flair, such as Advent or design markets. A wide range of handmade arts and crafts and delicious regional specialties such as mulled wine and gingerbread await you at all markets. 🎄
2 When do the Christmas markets in Hamburg start?
The Christmas markets in Hamburg start in November, but all at different times. The earliest Christmas market in Hamburg in 2024 is the ÜberWintern market on the Elbe. It starts as early as 01.11.2024. 😍
3. how many Christmas markets are there in Hamburg?
Hamburg offers a variety of Christmas markets! We have listed 30 of them in this article - so that there really is something for everyone! ✨
4. where can I find the largest Christmas market in Hamburg?
The largest and best-known Christmas market in Hamburg is the historic Christmas market on Rathausplatz. It offers numerous stalls with handmade arts and crafts, culinary specialties and a fairytale atmosphere that attracts thousands of visitors every year. ❄️
5. are there Christmas markets in Hamburg that are also open after Christmas?
Most Christmas markets are open until December 23. However, there are some Christmas markets in Hamburg that are also open after Christmas. For example, the Hafencity Christmas Market, the Spitalerstraße Christmas Market and the Osterstraße Christmas Market. 🎅