Christmas

Christmas Parades

Colourful parades spread Christmas joy throughout Hamburg’s city centre the first four Saturdays in December.​​

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Marek Santen

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 parade starts at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. in front of MediaMarkt on Mönckebergstraße.

Dates:
Saturday, 29 November 2025
Saturday, 6 December 2025
Saturday, 13 December 2025
Saturday, 20 December 2025

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