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

Christmas at SchmidtFor over 25 years, Schmidt Theatre and Schmidt’s Tivoli have offered great entertainment in Germany’s most famous red-light district, the Reeperbahn. It’s particularly festive in wintertime: both theatres are dinner theatres in the finest tradition. Whether snacks and drinks during the performance or a full pre-theatre dinner before the Christmas entertainment – no wish remains unfulfilled.Tickets and information at www.tivoli.de orTel. +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 / 28.11., 5.12., 12.12., 19.12.2015 / times (subject to change) 11:30, 14:00, 17:00

Advent trip on the Alsterwith the steamer „St. Georg“ built in 1876. Festively decorated, with mulled wine and Christmas biscuits on board, the softly puffing „St. Georg“ casts off for a tranquil twilit journey through the Alster, canals and ponds. Experience Hamburg with its spectacular Christmas lights from a very special perspective.26.11. - 23.12.2015, daily at 15.30 and 17.00Departure from the jetty of the JungfernstiegTel. +49 (0) 40 792 25 99 or www.alsterdampfer.de

Christmas Shopping in Hamburg 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 offera varied selection.The shops have longer opening hours during the run-up to Christmas.

Hamburg fairytale boatsSponsored by Hamburg 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.23.11. - 23.12.2015, Mon - Fri 10:00 -18:00, baking from 8:30, Sat and Sun 11:00 -18:00, baking from 10:30

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 andget off when you like at any of the 28 stops along the route. Licensed Hamburg 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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SpitalerstraßeElaborately seasonally decorated huts with a wide range of items on sale, combined with the exclusive window dressing of the shops, turn the pedestrian zone into Hamburg city centre‘s Christmas shopping promenade.23.11. - 30.12.2015, 11.00 - 21.00 daily(closed on 25 and 26 December)

God Jul – Nordic Christmas at the harbourThe Christmas bazaars at the Nordic sailors‘ churches on Ditmar-Koel Straße are the gathering point for Scandinavia fans and northern lights.www.finnkirche.org www.sjomannskirken.no/hamburgwww.svenskakyrkan.se/hamburgAt the weekends: 13.11.- 15.11.and 20.11. - 22.11.2015

St. Petri-KircheBe enchanted by the Christmas market around St. Petri‘s

Church, Hamburg‘s oldest still existing church! With unique flair, atmospheric lighting and lovingly created decoration, with

treats for one‘s taste buds, art handicrafts and the Fairytale Forest for children.23.11. - 30.12.2015, 10.30 - 21.00 daily (closed on 25 and 26 December)

Gerhardt-Hauptmann-Platz/MönckebergbrunnenThis year too, the „Traditionen im Winter-wald“ („Traditions in the Winter Forest“) beneath the biggest walk-in Christmas tree will become the central meeting point of the city centre. Retailing, art handicrafts, and stands selling mulled wine and delicious food are to be found in the festively deco-rated booths in the „Winterwald“. With a fitting Christmas programme you will here find a unique, contemplative atmosphere.23.11. - 30.12.2015, daily food anddrink 10:00 - 23.00, art handicrafts 10.00 -21.00 (closed on 25 December)

JungfernstiegHamburg‘s magnificent Jungfernstieg is resplendent,immersed in a sea of light. The aroma of mulled wine, cinnamon and roasted almonds spreads delicately over the boulevard between Niveahaus and Europa Passage. „White magic at the Jungfernstieg“.23.11. - 23.12., 26.12.2015 - 06.01.201611.00 - 21.00 daily, Fri and Sat until 22.00, (food and drink until max. 23) Night of New Year‘s Eve with fireworks until 2.00

Harburg Town HallActivity-filled family Christmas market in South Hamburg with crafts, food and fireworks.19.11. - 27.12.2015 (closed 24/25 December), Mon - Sat 11.00 - 20.00, Sun 13.00 - 20.00 (food served daily until 22.00), baroque firework display on 26.12.2015

Ottensen20th Anniversary!The colourful and Scandi-navian-looking Christmas market along the Mercado shopping centre invites you to go shopping and take a pleasant stroll, with a lot of art handicrafts, an interna-tional range of foods and gifts and a large programme for children. Highlights 2015: Sunday puppet theatre, wish list box and little house for kids.23.11.- 23.12.2015, Mon - Wed 11.00 - 21.00, Tue - Sat 11.00 - 22.00, Sun 12.00 - 20.00

FleetinselIn peaceful seclusion – without street noise or garish lighting, you can enjoy our unique Christmas atmosphere in the middle of the city centre. The location by the water gives this Christmas market a special, maritime flair.23.11. - 23.12.2015, 12.00 - 21.00 daily(food and drink tapering off)

Klönschnack Christmas Market in BlankeneseThe Klönschnack Christmas Market in Blankenese on Erik-Blumenfeld-Platz directly in front of the Blankeneser Bahnhof is a new meeting place for the people of Blankeneseand an attraction for Hamburgers and tourists in Hamburg. The attractive lighting design and varied range of cuisine are very popular. The elaborately decorated pagoda tents lend this Christmas market a fairytale atmosphere above the Elbe.23.11. - 24.12.2015, daily 11.00 - 21.00, (food and drink until max. 23.00)

Winter PrideIn 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 2015. A merestone’s throw from the Central Station, this alternative Christmas market attracts visitors with trendy music and a colourfulweekend programme of events, not to mention the mulled wine and other delicacies. 23.11. - 30.12.2015 (24. - 26.12. closed)Sun - Thur 12.00 - 22.00, Fri - Sat 12.00 - 0.00

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

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Christmas is best in Hamburg! St. Michaelis — Hamburg’s oldest Christmas market

The Christmas market at the Michel has taken 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.”27.11. - 29.11., Fri 15.00 - 19.00, Sat and

Sun, 11:00 - 19:00, entrance free

Santa PauliAt Hamburg‘s sexiest Christmas market, it‘s not just the mulled wine that‘s hot. Live music, the fireplace lounge on the winter deck and a strip tent draw visitors for a stroll around the

cheeky, naughty Christmas market at the Spielbudenplatz

on the Reeperbahn.19.11. - 23.12.2015, Mon - Wed

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Hamburger WinterdomThe biggest public festival in the North. It enchants 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 en-tertainment for young and old and culinary delights for every taste. Every Friday, there are brilliant fireworks at 22.30.06.11. - 06.12.2015, Mon - Thur15.00 - 23.00, Fri and Sat 15.00 - 0.30,Sun 14.00 - 23.00

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RathausmarktAt the foot of Hamburg’s landmark, this Christmas market takes place in the heart of the city.No further details were availableat the submission deadline.

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Hafencity/ÜberseequartierOn Überseeboulevard visitors can enjoya stylish Christmas marketin a maritime setting.Further information:www.ueberseequartier.dewww.facebook.com/UeberseeboulevardNo further details were available at the submission deadline.

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GänsemarktEvery year without fail – Christmas at theGänsemarkt in Hamburg. 30 market andart handicrafts stands invite you to enjoymulled wine, delicacies and a pleasant stroll in the winter covers of dove blue and white. The new theme: Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. The stands are decorated with quotes from this poet.23.11. - 23.12.2015, 11.00 - 21.00 daily(food and drink until max. 23.00)Fri and Sat 11.00 - 22.00

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