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.​​​​​​

People walking around brightly lit Christmas stalls; Hamburg City Hall in background
www.mediaserver.hamburg.de / Jörg Modrow

Hamburg’s city centre is dotted with Christmas markets, the largest of which is located on Rathausmarkt Square. Against the mesmerising backdrop of historic City Hall, abundantly decorated stalls sell handmade toys, glassware, jewellery and a large variety of international delicacies. What’s more: Santa Claus regularly makes his appearance, hovering above the market in his sleigh.

Dates

24 November – 23 December

Getting There

U3 trains to Rathaus
S1/S3 trains and U1/U2/U4 trains to Jungfernstieg

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