Christmas delights: The best tips for Hamburg’s Advent weekend!

Christmas delights: The best tips for Hamburg’s Advent weekend!

The anticipation of Advent is palpable in Hamburg! Next Sunday, the 1st of Advent, the Christmas season officially starts. This Friday, November 28th, until Sunday, November 30th, 2025, there are numerous events and markets on the program to ring in the holidays.

It will be particularly exciting on this one Christmas market around the Michel. It is open exclusively this weekend and offers a wide range of offerings. Opening hours are on Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Treats and art on offer

Another highlight for all art and design lovers is the Design market in Culture & Gut, which takes place on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Here are the prospects of innovative products from small brands and artistic works Altonal artificial autumn will be presented on Saturday and Sunday as a “distribution center for art” in the former parcel distribution center. Over 60 artists will show off their skills and visitors can look forward to creative inspiration. Entry costs 10 euros (reduced 7 euros, free for children up to 16 years).

Ice skating and running together

If you want to do some sport, you can... Plants and flowers Ice skating. On Friday from 7 p.m. DJ Kevo will provide the right atmosphere, while on Sunday Open Run Club takes place. Here all jogging fans can run together around the Alster - meeting point is at 11 a.m. at the Fährdamm. For the health-conscious, there are exit options at kilometers 3 and 5.

Dive into the world of Stranger Things

In addition to the local festivities, you should also look forward to the new season of Netflix's Stranger Things which starts on December 4th in Berlin. TheHawkins Christmas Markettransforms the Kurfürstendamm into a winter paradise and shows the lovely small town of Hawkins in detail. From Demogorgon waffles to mulled wine in the recreated Starcourt Mall – a treat for all series fans. The market is open until December 30th, daily from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and entry is free.

Christmas markets in Hamburg

There is great anticipation for the Christmas markets in Hamburg, and the first markets have already opened their doors in the first half of November 2025. The Christmas market in the Landhaus Walter opens particularly early, ideal for 2,000 guests and the winter magic of StrandPauli has also ushered in the season. If you would like to find out about the most famous Christmas markets and their opening times, you will find numerous options.

So, grab your friends and family and enjoy the diversity that Hamburg has to offer during the first Advent. And at the same time, you can get inspiration for what might be a good deal in store at the next Christmas market!