Christmas Christmas Parades

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Hamburg's city centre is immersed in a delightfully joyous spirit. The air is rich with the scent of cinnamon, mulled wine and roasted almonds, while beautifully decorated displays entice Christmas shoppers. On four Saturdays in December, this merry spirit culminates in a special highlight: the Hamburg Christmas parades. Twice a day, dancing angels, elves and reindeer parade through the city centre — accompanied by colourful floats, festive music and Santa Claus himself.

The Hamburg Christmas parades start at 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. leaving from Mönckebergstrasse in front of SATURN.

Dates

2, 9, 16 & 23 December 2023

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Christmas Parades

Christmas Gänsemarkt Christmas Market

Warm your hands by the fire and try some Feuerzangenbowle at this cosy, atmospheric market at Gänsemarkt.​​​​​​​

Christmas Jungfernstieg Christmas Market

It's a white Christmas indeed at the Inner Alster Lake: elegant, white stalls offer everything from hot drinks to jewelry.​​​​​​​

Christmas City Hall Christmas Market

Shop for handmade toys, jewelry and other gifts against the backdrop of the City Hall at one of Hamburg's largest Christmas markets.​​​​​​

Christmas City Christmas Market

Take a break from shopping and enjoy the buzzing atmosphere at the stalls along Mönckeberg- and Spitalerstrasse.

Neighbourhoods Hamburg Mitte

This large district comprises Hamburg's busy city centre, bar-heavy St. Pauli, modern HafenCity and up-and-coming Wilhelmsburg.