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Christmas at the GastwerkTreat yourself, your family and friends to something really special: relaxation, excellent food and time to enjoy each other‘s company in the snug setting of the Gastwerk Hotel Hamburg with its unique loft-like atmosphere. And if you fancy it, after tiring yourselves out at the Hamburg Christmas markets, why not warm up and relax in our spa?Gastwerk Hotel Hamburg, Beim Alten Gaswerk 3, 22761 Hamburg, www.gastwerk.com, Tel. +49 (0) 40 89062 0

TIPChristmas with the Schmidts The Schmidt Theater guarantees the finest entertainment on the Reeperbahn in Hamburg – and Christmas is no exception. In 2016, the Schmidts TIVOLI will sparkle with the showbiz glamour of “POMPÖS -Das grosse Winterspekta-kel”, while the Schmidt Theater’s “Cindy Reller - Voll ins Ohr und mitten ins Herz” is a completely new take on the classic Cinderella fairytale.www.tivoli.de or Tel. +49 (0) 40 317 788 99

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Hamburg Christmas ParadeA colourful, cheerful procession through the city centre. It starts off from Mönckebergstraße next to the stores Galeria Kaufhof and Saturn.The parade sets off on all four Saturdays of Advent – 26/11, 3/12, 10/12, 17/12/2016 – at 11:30 am, 2 pm, 5 pm

Christmas shopping in Hamburg’s city centreEnjoy a shopping spree in one of Europe’s most popular shopping metropolises. Especially at Christmas time, a shopping tour of the beautifully decorated streets and malls of Hamburg city centre is worthwhile. The exquisite boutiques, department stores and shopping malls are all easily reached on foot and offer a varied selection.In the run-up to Christmas, many shops stay open for longer.

Hamburg fairy-tale boatsAn initiative of the City Management and its partnersTwo bakery boats: Here children aged 3 and upwards can bake and decorate Christmas biscuits with “Dat Backhus”.Dream boat: Face painting for children, browsing through books and trying out games.Theatre boat: Participatory theatre, changes every day.Café boat: Relax with a view of the Alstertanne Christmas tree.24/11 - 23/12/2016, Mon - Fri 10 am - 6 pm, baking starts at 8:30 am, Sat and Sun 11 am - 6 pm, baking starts at 10:30 am

Experience worship services, readings and gala concerts: at Christmas time, Hamburg’s churches invite you to share in the joyous atmosphere. Discover the Christmas markets and

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Visit our festive and spirited events all over Hamburg.

Altonaer MuseumFestive sparkle with 70 artisansand designers from northern GermanyThe great Christmas exhibition on the 3rd weekend of Advent with fabulous decorations and gift ideas,9/12 - 11/12/2016, Fri 3 - 6 pm,Sat and Sun 10 am - 6 pmTIP: Reduced entry at weekends €4 / kids freeMuseumstrasse 23, 22765 HamburgMore information at: www.altonaermuseum.de

Museum für Hamburgische GeschichteMusic during Advent – Visit the museum andenjoy atmospheric recitals by theHamburg State Youth Music School4 pm on the first three Sundays of AdventMuseum admission €9/concessions €5.50, free of charge for children and young people under 18Holstenwall 24, 20355 HamburgMore information at www.hamburgmuseum.de

From museums, exhibitions and experiences for all senses, to the most beautiful stages of the city – even in the time before Christmas,

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TIP Hamburger Gezeiten: Christmas guided tourswith mulled wine and biscuitsFind out surprising facts about the origins ofthe Christmas season. As you stroll between the town hall, Jungfernstieg and Gänsemarkt, experience the stories and ancient traditions of the city at first hand.Guided tours: 21/11 - 23/12/2016, Mon - Sat 5.30 pm, Sun 4.30 pm Information and tickets: +49 (0) 40 35 73 75 93

TIPAdvent trip on the Alsterwith the “St. Georg” steamer, built in 1876. Festively decorated, with mulled wine and Christmas biscuits on board. Experience Hamburg with its spectacular Christmas lights from a very special perspective on a journey through the Alster, canals and ponds. Duration approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes.24/11 - 23/12/2016, daily at 3:30 pm and 5 pmDeparture from the jetty of the JungfernstiegTel. +49 (0) 40 792 25 99 or www.alsterdampfer.de

TIPMeet the stars at the Panoptikum!An original Hamburg attraction for more than 130 years! Visit Germany‘s oldest waxworks museum,right next to the Santa Pauli Christmas market.In the Panoptikum you‘ll find 120 life-size wax figures waiting for you to take a souvenir photo!Mon - Fri 11 am - 9 pm, Sat 11 am - midnight, Sun 10 am - 9 pm, Spielbudenplatz 3, 20359 Hamburg www.panoptikum.de, Tel. +49 (0) 40 31 03 17

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TIPAdvent Calendar of the Hamburg StaatsoperFrom the 1st to the 23rd of December, the Hamburg State Opera opens the little doors of an Advent calendar of a special kind. Every day at 5 pm (Sundays at 1 pm) in the foyer, a little artistic surprise awaits our visitors. Indulge your curiosity.Entry is free; donations will be collected for a charitable purpose. More information at: www.staatsoper-hamburg.de


TIP Christmas with the Schmidts The Schmidt Theater guarantees the finest entertainment on the Reeperbahn in Hamburg – and Christmas is no exception. In 2016, the Schmidts TIVOLI will sparkle with the showbiz glamour of “POMPÖS -Das grosse Winterspekta-kel”, while the Schmidt Theater’s “Cindy Reller - Voll ins Ohr und mitten ins Herz” is a completely new take on the classic Cinderella fairytale.www.tivoli.de or Tel. +49 (0) 40 317 788 99

TIP Hamburg Sightseeing Tour – Line ALine A – The red double-deckers – Hop On – Hop Off! With the day ticket you can experience Hamburg at your own pace and get off whenever you like at any of the 28 stops along the route. Licensed tour guides will show you Hamburg. The tour operates daily from the Central Station / Kirchenallee and St. Pauli Landungsbrücken (St. Pauli Piers).Further information: www.die-roten-doppeldecker.deTel. +49 (0) 40 792 89 79







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TIPHamburger Gezeiten: Christmas guided tourswith mulled wine and biscuitsFind out surprising facts about the origins ofthe Christmas season. As you stroll between the town hall, Jungfernstieg and Gänsemarkt, experience the stories and ancient traditions of the city at first hand.Guided tours: 21/11 - 23/12/2016, Mon - Sat 5.30 pm, Sun 4.30 pm Information and tickets: +49 (0) 40 35 73 75 93

TIP Advent trip on the Alsterwith the “St. Georg” steamer, built in 1876. Festively decorated, with mulled wine and Christmas biscuits on board. Experience Hamburg with its spectacular Christmas lights from a very special perspective on a journey through the Alster, canals and ponds. Duration approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes.24/11 - 23/12/2016, daily at 3:30 pm and 5 pmDeparture from the jetty of the JungfernstiegTel. +49 (0) 40 792 25 99 or www.alsterdampfer.de

TIP Meet the stars at the Panoptikum!An original Hamburg attraction for more than 130 years! Visit Germany‘s oldest waxworks museum,right next to the Santa Pauli Christmas market.In the Panoptikum you‘ll find 120 life-size wax figures waiting for you to take a souvenir photo!Mon - Fri 11 am - 9 pm, Sat 11 am - midnight, Sun 10 am - 9 pm, Spielbudenplatz 3, 20359 Hamburg www.panoptikum.de, Tel. +49 (0) 40 31 03 17




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TIP Advent Calendar of the Hamburg StaatsoperFrom the 1st to the 23rd of December, the Hamburg State Opera opens the little doors of an Advent calendar of a special kind. Every day at 5 pm (Sundays at 1 pm) in the foyer, a little artistic surprise awaits our visitors. Indulge your curiosity.Entry is free; donations will be collected for a charitable purpose. More information at: www.staatsoper-hamburg.de


TIPChristmas with the Schmidts The Schmidt Theater guarantees the finest entertainment on the Reeperbahn in Hamburg – and Christmas is no exception. In 2016, the Schmidts TIVOLI will sparkle with the showbiz glamour of “POMPÖS -Das grosse Winterspekta-kel”, while the Schmidt Theater’s “Cindy Reller - Voll ins Ohr und mitten ins Herz” is a completely new take on the classic Cinderella fairytale.www.tivoli.de or Tel. +49 (0) 40 317 788 99

TIPHamburg Sightseeing Tour – Line ALine A – The red double-deckers – Hop On – Hop Off! With the day ticket you can experience Hamburg at your own pace and get off whenever you like at any of the 28 stops along the route. Licensed tour guides will show you Hamburg. The tour operates daily from the Central Station / Kirchenallee and St. Pauli Landungsbrücken (St. Pauli Piers).Further information: www.die-roten-doppeldecker.deTel. +49 (0) 40 792 89 79







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TIP Hamburger Gezeiten: Christmas guided tourswith mulled wine and biscuitsFind out surprising facts about the origins ofthe Christmas season. As you stroll between the town hall, Jungfernstieg and Gänsemarkt, experience the stories and ancient traditions of the city at first hand.Guided tours: 21/11 - 23/12/2016, Mon - Sat 5.30 pm, Sun 4.30 pm Information and tickets: +49 (0) 40 35 73 75 93

TIPAdvent trip on the Alsterwith the “St. Georg” steamer, built in 1876. Festively decorated, with mulled wine and Christmas biscuits on board. Experience Hamburg with its spectacular Christmas lights from a very special perspective on a journey through the Alster, canals and ponds. Duration approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes.24/11 - 23/12/2016, daily at 3:30 pm and 5 pmDeparture from the jetty of the JungfernstiegTel. +49 (0) 40 792 25 99 or www.alsterdampfer.de

TIPMeet the stars at the Panoptikum!An original Hamburg attraction for more than 130 years! Visit Germany‘s oldest waxworks museum,right next to the Santa Pauli Christmas market.In the Panoptikum you‘ll find 120 life-size wax figures waiting for you to take a souvenir photo!Mon - Fri 11 am - 9 pm, Sat 11 am - midnight, Sun 10 am - 9 pm, Spielbudenplatz 3, 20359 Hamburg www.panoptikum.de, Tel. +49 (0) 40 31 03 17




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Enjoy the very special atmosphere in the run-up to Christmas between the Elbe and Alster, at historical churches and dreamy canals, bustling squares and romantic spots in the Hanseatic City. You can look forward to delicacies, beautiful lights, art handicrafts, Christmas music and a sociable atmosphere. Hamburg will be celebrating Advent with many gorgeous Christmas markets for every taste and every mood – and hopefully with you! Now you can find out about the Hamburg Christmas markets, including a site plan, opening times and further information at:www.hamburg-travel.com/xmas

Christmas is best in Hamburg!

7 SpitalerstraßeStrolling in the dazzling lights

The Hanseatic Christmas at the Hamburg city centre’s premiere shopping address offers a very special flair. Elaborately decorated stalls show-case Hamburg’s unique architectural culture with facades in the style of merchant’s counting houses and warehouses. Featured are individual stands from young, creative companies and artists with innovative, seasonal product ideas.

21/11 - 30/12/2016, daily food stalls 10 am - 11 pm, artisans’ crafts 10 am - 9 pm (closed 25/12)

15 Blankeneser WinterfestFairy-tale Christmas magic

The Blankeneser Winterfest on the Erik-Blu-menfeld-Square, directly in front of the train station, is a relaxing meeting point for Blan-kenese residents and Hamburg tourists. In addition to the diverse offerings of Christ-mas time cuisine, the Glühwein Lounge pro-vides for a relaxing atmosphere with musical entertainment above the Elbe River.

21/11 - 23/12/2016; 11 am - 9 pm (food stalls until max. 11 pm)

3 Winter PrideRainbow Christmas

In the fashionable district of St. Georg, on the corner of Lange Reihe/Kirchenallee, Winter Pride is once again opening its pink doors to visitors in 2016. A mere stone’s throw from the Central Station, this alternative Christmas market attracts visitors with trendy music and a colourful weekend pro-gramme of events, not to mention the mulled wine and other delicacies.

More information at: www.winterpride.de 21/11 - 30/12/2016 (closed 24 - 26/12), Sun - Thur 12 pm - 10 pm, Fri and Sat 12 pm - midnight

14 WinterdomAction and Christmas spirit for everyone

The biggest public festival in the North. It en-chants its visitors with its blaze of light and the aroma of roasted almonds and mulled wine. More than 250 shops offer a colourful mix of action, fun and entertainment for young and old and culinary delights for every taste. Every Friday, there are brilliant fireworks at 10:30 pm.

4/11 - 4/12/2016; Mon - Thur 3 pm - 11 pm, Fri and Sat 3 pm - midnight, Sun 2 pm - 11 pm

12 God Jul – Nordic Christmas at the harbourGod Jul at the harbour

The Christmas bazaars at the Nordic sailors‘ churches on Ditmar-Koel Straße are the gat-hering point for fans of Scandinavia and the northern lights.www.dankirke.de www.sjomannskirken.no/hamburg www.finnkirche.org www.svenskakyrkan.se/hamburg

At the weekends: 11/11 - 13/11 and 18/11 - 20/11/2016

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1 Roncalli Weihnachtsmarkt / RathausmarktIn the heart of the city

Experience the historic Christ- mas market, travel through time to childhood and the wonder of Christmas – a delicate kiss for the soul. Around 80 merchants, handicraft workers and market traders from across Germany will again present their wares in front of the beautiful setting of Hamburg Town Hall. The “Fliegender Weih-nachtsmann” (flying Father Christ-

mas) will again be a special attraction. Three times a day he will fly over the heads of the visitors in his sleigh and tell the story of Christmas.21/11 - 23/12/2016, daily 11 am - 9 pm, Fri and Sat until 10 pm

4 Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz / MönckebergbrunnenSnow-covered Winter Forest

“Traditions in the Winter Forest” will again be the central meeting point of the city cen-tre this year. Merchandise, artisans’ crafts, mulled wine and feasting can be found in the festively decorated market stalls of the “Winter Forest.” A spirited Christmas pro-gramme provides for a unique and tranquil atmosphere.21/11 - 30/12/2016, food stalls 10 am - 11 pm,

artisans’ crafts until 9 pm (closed 25/12)

5 JungfernstiegMistletoe and the scent of almond

Hamburg‘s magnificent Jungfernstieg is res-plendent, immersed in a sea of light. The aroma of mulled wine, cinnamon and roasted almonds spreads delicately over the boulevard bet-ween Niveahaus and Europa Passage. “White magic at the Jungfernstieg“.21/11 - 23/12, 26/12 - 30/12/2016, daily 11 am - 9 pm, Fri and Sat until 10 pm, (food stalls until max. 11 pm)

6 OttensenColourful, cosmopolitan and family-friendly

The colourful and Scandinavian-looking Christmas market along the Mercado shop-ping centre invites you to go shopping and take a pleasant stroll, with a lot of art han-dicrafts, an international range of foods and gifts and a large programme for children. 21/11 - 23/12/2016, Mon - Wed 11 am - 9 pm, Thur - Sat 11 am - 10 pm, Sun 12 pm - 8 pm

13 St. Michaelis – Christmas Market at the MichelHamburgs oldest Christmas market

The Christmas market at the Michel has ta-ken place on the first weekend of Advent for almost 100 years now. More than 100 arts and craft stalls are dotted around the church square, in the crypt and in the parish hall. The varied cultural programme will put you in the mood for the Advent season. Children can enjoy Christmas crafts and you can relax in the “Café der Generationen.”

25/11 - 27/11/2016, Fri 3 pm - 7 pm, Sat and Sun 11 am - 7 pm, free entry

9 St. Petri-KircheAdvent tranquility

Be enchanted by the Christmas market around St. Petri‘s Church, Hamburg‘s oldest still exis-ting church! With unique flair, atmospheric lighting and lovingly created decoration, treats for one‘s taste buds, art handicrafts and the Fairytale Forest for children.21/11 - 30/12/2016, 10:30 am - 9 pm (closed 25/12 - 26/12)

8 GänsemarktAfter the motto of G.E. Lessing

Every year without fail – Christmas at the Gänsemarkt in Hamburg. 30 market and art handicrafts stalls invite you to enjoy mulled wine, delicacies and a pleasant stroll in the winter covers of dove blue and white. The new theme: Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. The stalls are decorated with quotes from this poet.21/11 - 23/12/2016, Sun - Thur 11 am - 9

pm, Fri and Sat 11 am - 10 pm (food stalls until max. 11 pm)

Grand emotions on Hamburg’s musical stages:

millions of ecstatic audience members experience moving music and epic tales full of passion and crackling tension on Hamburg’s stages. Look forward to big emotions that will leave lasting memories.

We have the best tickets for you. www.hamburg-tourismus.de/musicals

Stay another night: discover the dazzling lights of the Christmas

markets in the evening and stay one night or several days in the Hanseatic City. Regard-less of whether it is a grand view, the characteristic Hanseatic ambience or the personalised requirements for peace and

relaxation – we have the best hotels for you. www.hamburg-tourismus.de/hotels

Hamburg has a lot to offer at any time of the day, summer or winter. The glamorous Hanseatic City beckons the whole year round with a multitude of events in the realms of culture, sightseeing and shopping. Discover more at: www.hamburg-travel.com/events

11 FleetinselDirectly at the water

In peaceful seclusion – without street noise or garish lighting, you can enjoy our unique Christmas atmosphere in the heart of the city centre. The location by the water gives this Christmas market a special, maritime flair.21/11 - 23/12/2016, daily 12 pm - 9 pm(food and drink tapering off)

10 Santa PauliHow the Reeperbahn celebrates

At Hamburg‘s sexiest Christmas market, it is not just the mulled wine that is hot. Live music, the fireplace lounge on the winter deck and a strip tent draw visi-tors for a stroll around the chee-ky, naughty Christmas market at the Spielbudenplatz on the Ree-perbahn.

17/11 - 23/12/2016, Mon - Wed 4 pm - 11 pm, Thur 4 pm - midnight, Fri and Sat 1 pm - 1 am, Sun 1 pm - 11 pm

2 HafenCity Icy pleasure awaits both angels and rascals at the Überseequartier

In front of the old Harbour Office on the Über-seeboulevard pedestrian mall, a 240m² skating rink awaits visitors, surrounded by festively de-corated stalls offering the tasty treats of the season. Young and old can rent ice skates and German curling sets or enjoy the giant Advent calendar by the exclusive Christmas lounge. You can find more information at:

www.ueberseequartier.de and www.facebook.com/Ueberseeboulevard21/11 - 30/12/2016, daily 12 pm - 8:30 pm (food and drink tapering off), closed 24/12 - 25/12

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TIPAdvent Calendar of the Hamburg StaatsoperFrom the 1st to the 23rd of December, the Hamburg State Opera opens the little doors of an Advent calendar of a special kind. Every day at 5 pm (Sundays at 1 pm) in the foyer, a little artistic surprise awaits our visitors. Indulge your curiosity.Entry is free; donations will be collected for a charitable purpose. More information at: www.staatsoper-hamburg.de


TIP Christmas with the Schmidts The Schmidt Theater guarantees the finest entertainment on the Reeperbahn in Hamburg – and Christmas is no exception. In 2016, the Schmidts TIVOLI will sparkle with the showbiz glamour of “POMPÖS -Das grosse Winterspekta-kel”, while the Schmidt Theater’s “Cindy Reller - Voll ins Ohr und mitten ins Herz” is a completely new take on the classic Cinderella fairytale.www.tivoli.de or Tel. +49 (0) 40 317 788 99

TIP Hamburg Sightseeing Tour – Line ALine A – The red double-deckers – Hop On – Hop Off! With the day ticket you can experience Hamburg at your own pace and get off whenever you like at any of the 28 stops along the route. Licensed tour guides will show you Hamburg. The tour operates daily from the Central Station / Kirchenallee and St. Pauli Landungsbrücken (St. Pauli Piers).Further information: www.die-roten-doppeldecker.deTel. +49 (0) 40 792 89 79







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TIPHamburger Gezeiten: Christmas guided tourswith mulled wine and biscuitsFind out surprising facts about the origins ofthe Christmas season. As you stroll between the town hall, Jungfernstieg and Gänsemarkt, experience the stories and ancient traditions of the city at first hand.Guided tours: 21/11 - 23/12/2016, Mon - Sat 5.30 pm, Sun 4.30 pm Information and tickets: +49 (0) 40 35 73 75 93

TIP Advent trip on the Alsterwith the “St. Georg” steamer, built in 1876. Festively decorated, with mulled wine and Christmas biscuits on board. Experience Hamburg with its spectacular Christmas lights from a very special perspective on a journey through the Alster, canals and ponds. Duration approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes.24/11 - 23/12/2016, daily at 3:30 pm and 5 pmDeparture from the jetty of the JungfernstiegTel. +49 (0) 40 792 25 99 or www.alsterdampfer.de

TIP Meet the stars at the Panoptikum!An original Hamburg attraction for more than 130 years! Visit Germany‘s oldest waxworks museum,right next to the Santa Pauli Christmas market.In the Panoptikum you‘ll find 120 life-size wax figures waiting for you to take a souvenir photo!Mon - Fri 11 am - 9 pm, Sat 11 am - midnight, Sun 10 am - 9 pm, Spielbudenplatz 3, 20359 Hamburg www.panoptikum.de, Tel. +49 (0) 40 31 03 17




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