Christmas Ottensen Christmas Market

In the cosy shopping street behind Altona station, the merry and cheerful huddle together around the many Glühwein booths of the Ottensen Christmas market. The Ottenser Hauptstraße pedestrian zone is transformed into a bustling winter-wonderland in the weeks leading up to Christmas, with 40 red-and-white stalls selling anything from handicrafts to international delicacies. On the other side of Altona station, the Große Bergstraße Christmas market provides visitors with a lively entertainment programme in addition to its many stalls.

Dates

27 November - 23 December, 2023

Opening hours

Mon — Wed: 11:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Thu — Sat: 11:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m.
Sun: 12:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.

Getting there

S1/2/3/11/31 to Hamburg-Altona

Ottensen Christmas Market

Neighbourhoods Ottensen

Ottensen is a major shopping district. Its narrow alleys and little bars and cafes have earned it the nickname 'Little Paris'.

Neighbourhoods Altona

Under Danish rule for much of its history before becoming an independent German city, Altona only joined Hamburg in 1937.

Bars by Location Altona and Ottensen

From smoky sailors' taverns by the Elbe to chic Ottensen cocktail bars, in Altona everybody can find their new favourite hangout.

Restaurants by Location Altona and Ottensen

From the legendary Fischmarkt on the Elbe river to the lively Ottensen quarter: the district of Altona is full of culinary surprises.

Getting Here Stations

Hamburg has 4 railway stations - Hauptbahnhof, Dammtor, Altona & Harburg - as well as a long-distance bus terminal (ZOB).