The weekend is sacred to us all and we want to make it as pleasant as possible in the Hanseatic city. Of course, a metropolis like Hamburg offers an impressive variety of things to do all year round, but what are the highlights of this weekend? We’ll tell you every week so that you don’t miss out on any great events!
Visit to the Christmas market
The winter season invites us to visit Hamburg’s most beautiful Christmas markets! Under the motto “art instead of commerce” , the historic Christmas market at the town hall is an absolute highlight of the city. The flying Christmas market in particular makes children’s eyes light up. In addition to the usual treats, this market offers unusual arts and crafts as well as wood carvings from Tyrol and much more. With 80 stands and almost three million visitors, the historic Christmas market is one of the largest and most popular.
Location: Town Hall
🗓️ Date: Fri. – Sun.
💶 Price information: Admission free
Travel to the legendary world of the Vikings
Experience the fascinating world of the Vikings like never before! History comes to life in HafenCity: With VR technology, 360° projections, light, sound and Norse songs, you can immerse yourself in the life of the Norsemen. Accompany the warrior queen Aslaug on a thrilling adventure full of power, love and conflict. Roam through misty forests full of mysterious runes, follow the sound of the call horn and discover Yggdrasil, the legendary world tree. This immersive experience lets you discover the rituals, customs and way of thinking of the Vikings at first hand.
Venue: Hall 7 (Altona-Nord), Waidmannstraße 26, 22769 Hamburg
🗓️ Date: Fri. – Sun., various times
💶 Price information: 26 euros
Hamburg Christmas parade
It has long since become a tradition: The Hamburg Christmas Parade. Every Advent weekend, the magnificent parade makes its way through the city center. Take a look at the Santas, elves, reindeer and decorated floats. Pure Christmas spirit! The parade runs from Mönckebergstraße to Jungfernstieg.
Location: Starting point is the MediaMarkt in Mönckebergstraße
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm
💶 Price information: Admission free
Candlelight concerts in the Kulturkirche Altona
The unique live music experience Candlelight transforms the Kulturkirche Altona into a breathtaking concert location. Enjoy the music in a uniquely romantic atmosphere created by flickering candlelight. Several Christmas concerts also take place in December, whisking you away to a flaky winter wonderland where you can enjoy your favorite holiday songs such as “Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!”, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and many more.
📍 Location: Kulturkirche Altona
🗓️ Date: Choose your option in the ticket selection
Get your tickets for the candlelight concert nowBook festival of independent publishers
The weekend also offers something for book lovers: the book market of independent publishers takes place in the State and University Library (Stabi). Small, independent publishers present their works there to show alternatives to mainstream literature. This event offers literature lovers free admission and the opportunity to talk directly to the publishers and authors.
📍 Venue: Hamburg Stabi (State and University Library)
📅 Dates: Saturday, 7 pm
💶 Price information:has free admission
Spectacle of lights in a winter wonderland
A fascinating light spectacle awaits you this month in the Christmas Garden in Hamburg. Until January 11, the Loki Schmidt Garden will be transformed into an almost 2-kilometer-long winter wonder land that will make your dreams come true. Despite the frosty weather, the city does not appear in shades of gray, but shines in a glow of enchantment and magic that casts a spell over us. Whether with friends, family or on a romantic date – here you can experience unforgettable moments while dazzling lights warm your heart.
Location: Ohnhorststraße, 22609 Hamburg
🗓️ Date: Fri. – Sun., 16:30 – 20:30
💶 Price information: from 16.50 euros
Visit one of the most beautiful exhibitions
Do you fancy a bit of culture at the weekend? Then visit the most beautiful exhibitions in Hamburg! The Hanseatic city has art for every taste. Whether you prefer to experience sculpture or impressionist paintings, you’re sure to find the right thing for you. We have put together the best exhibitions that you can currently experience in Hamburg.
📍 Location: various museums and exhibition venues
📅 Dates: the whole weekend
💶 Price information: depending on the exhibition