Winter and Christmas markets 2024 in Hamburg

Christmas in Germany has a very special flair - the beautifully decorated Christmas markets and the smell of mulled wine and speculoos make the Christmas season unique! Every year, millions of people visit German Christmas markets and Hamburg in particular has an abundance of them to choose from. Whether traditional or alternative and colorful, you are sure to find your personal Christmas market highlight in Hamburg. And of course, in addition to the enchanting Christmas markets, there are other Christmas and winter events in HH that you definitely shouldn't miss: ✔️ Admire the Christmas lights: At this dark time of year, there's nothing better than being intoxicated by a sea of lights. All of Hamburg is decorated with Christmas lights and garlands during the festive season to usher in the festive mood. For a special spectacle of lights, you should definitely check out the Christmas Garden. ✔️ Traditional Christmas markets: Between the twinkling lights, fragrant mulled wine and handmade arts and crafts, you can enjoy the pre-Christmas season to the full. The historic Roncalli Christmas market offers all this and much more! ✔️ Curling: The winter fun par excellence - whether with friends, family or colleagues. You can put your skills to the test on the ice rink at the Wintergarten in St. Pauli and have lots of fun at the same time. Perfect for unforgettable winter evenings! ✔️ Drinking mulled wine at the harbor: you can experience Hamburg's Hafencity in a completely different way. The Hafencity Christmas market wraps the market square in its winter charm and makes you hungry and thirsty for Christmas treats. And what better way to warm up than with a hot cup of mulled wine? ✔️ Alternative Christmas markets: Hamburg also has Christmas markets of a very special kind! If you've had enough of traditional Christmas markets, you could try the Santa Pauli Christmas Market, which is known as the sexiest Christmas market in Hamburg. The Winter Pride Market, a queer winter market, also provides variety. ✔️ Creative Christmas gifts: Homemade gifts are known to be the best. Hamburg has a wide range of creative markets in winter where you can pick up handmade gifts for your loved ones. ✔️ Taste Christmas: Whether at an Advent brunch or at the foodlab Christmas Market - in Hamburg you can get a taste of Christmas with gingerbread, cinnamon and everything your winter heart desires.