While Hamburg's temperate maritime climate means heavy snowfalls are rare, the colder months of December through February bring occasional flurries, with January being the most likely month for snow. The snowfall may be light and short-lived, but it’s enough to create memorable sledging adventures on the city's small hills and slopes.
Families can look forward to a variety of sledging spots perfect for all ages. Younger children will love the gentler slopes scattered around Hamburg, while older, more adventurous kids can tackle steeper hills, such as those found on the Elbe slope from Elbchaussee down to the river. Popular sledging destinations include the Altonaer Volkspark and Amsinckpark in Stellingen, where locals gather to make the most of Hamburg’s fleeting snowy days. So, grab your sledge and enjoy the simple pleasure of whizzing down a hill with the crisp winter air in your face.
Here’s where to go sledging in Hamburg:
Altonaer Volkspark
Amsinckpark, Stellingen
Baurs Park, Blankenese
Bergedorfer Gehölz
Bolivarpark, Harvestehude
Donners Park, Ottensen
Rosengarten, Ottensen
Eppendorfer Park am UKE
Sternschanzenpark
Hammer Park
Harburger Stadtpark
Hindenburgpark, Othmarschen
Horner Park
Innocentiapark, Harvestehude
Jenischpark, Klein Flottbek
Lise-Meitner-Park, Groß Flottbek
Öjendorfer Park/See
Reemtsmapark, Othmarschen
Reiherberg, Harburg
Schinkels Park, Blankenese
Wesselhoeftpark, Klein Flottbek