Christmas markets in Hamburg
Historischer Weihnachtsmarkt auf dem Rathausmarkt
The Historical Christmas Market on the Rathausmarkt runs from November 23 to December 23, 2026, with around 80 stalls and a flying Santa Claus.
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Dates and details checked October 24, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site .
Key facts
When
23 November to 23 December 2026
31 days · Every year
Opening hours
Daily 11:00 to 21:00
Mug deposit
Drinks and food are served in paper or in reusable dishes on a deposit system; the Christmas Glühwein mugs can also be bought (no amount stated)
What it is about
Roasted almonds, gingerbread, nuts and Rathausmarkt Glühwein
On sale: roasted almonds, Lebkuchen, nuts, Rathausmarkt Glühwein, Spezialitätengasse specialities
Know before you go
Open daily from 11 to 21; Santa Claus floats over the market daily at 16, 18 and 20, and the market pours its own organic Rathausmarkt Glühwein.
Our picks in Altstadt, where the festival is.
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Historischer Weihnachtsmarkt auf dem Rathausmarkt runs 23 Nov to 23 Dec. These are the food tours and tastings in Hamburg to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
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