Spring is in the air and you still need some cool plans to enjoy May in Hamburg to the full? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with the 9 most exciting things to do in the Hanseatic city this month. From great street parties and festivals to unusual workshops and some wonderful brunch tips for the upcoming Mother’s Day. The city spoils you with a wonderful selection of things to do all year round, including, of course, many that are easy on the wallet!
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altonale flea market
From May 25 to 26, you can visit the altonale flea market in Hamburg! The flea market paradise stretches from Paul-Nevermann-Platz at Altona train station to Platz der Republik and Altona town hall. High-quality and well-preserved goods as well as unique finds can be snapped up here at reasonable prices. Don’t miss this flea market highlight in May!
Harbour Beatz
Attention electro lovers! From May 9 to 12, you can visit a fantastic open-air festival to celebrate the city’s harbor birthday. The beats of Rød, Danca, Adron and many more will be dropped in the Strandpauli parking lot!
altonale festival of cultural diversity
One of Germany’s most important cultural events takes place in Hamburg from May 24 to June 9. The altonale festival offers a series of events from the fields of art, theater, film, music and literature over the course of 17 days. The festival center on Platz der Republik serves as the venue.
Food Truck Festival
From May 9 to 12, Spielbudenplatz will be transformed into a culinary paradise with an impressive selection of food trucks offering delicacies from all over the world. From African and Syrian street food to Thai ice cream, Indian curry and South American specialties – you won’t be able to get enough of all the goodies at this food festival!
Carpet workshop
Immerse yourself in the world of tufting at this impressive workshop on May 11! Learn step by step how to create your own rug or textile artwork of your choice. This mixture of sewing and knitting allows you to let your creativity run wild. The workshop lasts 5-6 hours and includes all the materials you need for the process.
Survival in the 21st century
A fascinating exhibition in the Deichtorhallen that addresses issues of ecology, technology and spirituality. As a future-oriented learning space, it deals with fundamental human existential questions and the radical upheavals of our time, such as climate change and the digital revolution. The Survival in the 21st century exhibition presents works by a wide range of talented artists and will become a pioneering institution for the new century.
St. Georg city festival
With the wonderful weather in May, we should definitely spend more time outside and what could be better than a colorful street festival in Hamburg? On May 25, the St. Georg City Festival will take place on Lange Reihe . Culinary delights and cultural events with an exciting stage program for all ages await you there. Don’t worry, the little ones won’t be bored either, as a real children’s paradise awaits them at the end of Lange Reihe/corner of Schmilinskystraße.
Millerntor Gallery #12
A major festival in the Millerntor stadium, where people are encouraged to think outside the box through culture, art and sport. Millerntor Gallery #12 focuses on positive socio-ecological transformation. A diverse selection of artistic works and a stage program will communicate the message “Art creates water” and raise awareness for water projects.
Mother’s Day brunch
It’s almost that time again! Mother’ s Day is on May 12 and it’s time to treat mom to some extra special moments. And what better way to do this than with a perfect start to the day? A wonderful brunch with a nice glass of champagne and culinary delicacies.
Hamburg has a lot to offer for this and our top tips are the following: Cafe Mikkels with its own bakery, the traditional Braakermuehle and the trendy Café LEEV. Simply choose for yourself which of these brunch hotspots in the Hanseatic city your dearest mom would like best and give her a great surprise!