Hamburg Christmas Markets 2024 in Germany

Hamburg boasts over a dozen Christmas markets during the holiday season. Being one of the best Christmas holiday destinations in Northern Germany, Hamburg has something for everyone: from the traditional Christmas market at Rathausplatz to the alternative, erotic market at St. Pauli. The season for Christmas markets usually starts in mid-November and ends in late December.

Rathausmarkt or City Hall Market (November 25– December 23, 2024)

The most famous Christmas market in Hamburg is located near the City Hall a Rathausmarkt Square. Its main highlight is a huge illuminated Christmas tree. The market hosts dozens of stalls with decor items, handmade toys, jewelry, glassware, and various international foods. Kids love this market because Santa Claus regularly appears here in his sleigh. The market is open from 11 am to 9 pm daily.

Winterwald (November 21–December 23, 2024)

One of the most atmospheric Christmas markets is located in the shopping area, near Steinstraße. Looking like an enchanted winter forest, Winterwald Christmas market boasts many pine trees and traditional wooden stalls. Between the City hall and Hamburg Central train station, one can also find Christmas markets on Spitalerstraße and Gerhard-Hauptmann-Platz. These cozy markets are perfect for warming up with a cup of hot cocoa or mulled wine, as well as for shopping for crafts, design, and art items.

Maritime Christmas Market (November 25–December 29, 2024)

One of the best Christmas markets in Hamburg is located on Fleet island. Maritime Christmas Market or Fleet Weihnachtsmarkt boasts a special maritime atmosphere thanks to its picturesque location. Surrounded by canals of the Alster and Elbe rivers, this Christmas market offers various delicacies, mulled wine, and views of several historic ships nearby.

Maritime Christmas Market operates from Sunday thought Thursday from 11 am to 9 pm, on Fri and Sat from 11 am to 10 pm. On Christmas Eve, guests can visit the market from 11 am to 2 pm, while on Christmas market is closed. On December 26, Maritime Christmas Market is open from 1 pm to 8 pm, and on December 29, from 11 am to 6 pm.

Santa Pauli (November 11–December 23, 2024)

Santa Pauli is an X-rated Christmas market for adults only. It takes place in the red-light St. Pauli district of Hamburg. The hottest Christmas market in Hamburg is about adult entertainment: strip shows, live music, an open-air art gallery, and various performances. It also offers traditional mulled wine and unusual Christmas presents. The market is open from 4 pm to 11 pm from Monday through Wednesday, from 4 pm to 12 pm on Thursday, from 4 pm to 1 am on Friday, from 1 pm to 1 am on Saturday, and from 1 pm to 11 pm on Sunday.

White Magic on the Jungfernsteig | The Christmas market at Jungfernstieg (November 18–December 23, 2024)

The Christmas market at Jungfernstieg offers a stunning light display, making this spot both cozy and spectacular. Visit the opening of the Christmas market on November 18 at 11 am to immerse yourself in the traditional Christmas atmosphere.

Another annual tradition of White Magic on the Jungfernsteig is Santa Claus's visit on December 6. He and the Ice Princess will reward kids who can recite a poem or a song with bonbons starting at 4.30 pm. Additionally, the nostalgic Ferris wheel from 1899 at the Christmas market gives guests a bird’s-eye view of Hamburg.

Gänsemarkt Christmas Market (November 18–December 23, 2024)

The Gänsemarkt Christmas Market instantly invites you to explore its stalls as soon as you step through the entrance gate. The Market offers decorations and handcrafted gifts, gingerbread, suckling pig, and much more for a delightful holiday evening.

Fleet Christmas Market (November 21–December 22, 2024)

The Fleetinsel (Fleet Christmas Market) is a magical spot in the middle of Hamburg's city center. The Advent lights reflect in the canal while the scent of Christmas herbs and spices hangs over the market. The market offers a wide range of gifts, decoration ideas, and selected Advent delicacies. Fleet Christmas Market runs from Sunday through Thursday from noon to 9 pm and on Friday and Saturday from noon to 10 pm.

HafenCity Christmas Market (November 18–December 29, 2024)

The aromas of mulled wine and roasted almonds, which can be purchased at Christmas stalls, are the perfect way to start your visit to the HafenCity Christmas Market. Once you've satisfied your hunger, play ‘winter mini golf’ and visit the curling rink. The wonderful Christmas atmosphere, not far from the City Hall in Hamburg's city center, will be entertaining for visitors of all ages.