Like every year, the Christmas markets Hamburg 2022 into a winter wonderland. A stroll through the city with its numerous Christmas markets will get even the biggest Grinch in the Christmas spirit.
And the OPOLUM Escape Room Hamburg Theater also smells of Christmas, because we offer you delicious mulled wine before your unique experience. And for our Outdoor Escape Game and our Special Outdoor Event with Drama, you can even take mulled wine to go and enjoy it while you solve the puzzles and warm up.
But what about after your visit? A visit to the Christmas markets in Hamburg is a must, especially in winter. In addition to the mulled wine stalls, there is also delicious food, arts and crafts and rides for the little ones.
In this blog, we show you when the Christmas markets in Hamburg open, how long they are open and how you can get from OPOLUM to the nearest Christmas market as quickly as possible.
Christmas markets Hamburg 2022: The 5 most beautiful
#1: The Winterwald Christmas market in Mönckebergstraße
In about 8 minutes you are in one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Hamburg – the Winterwald Christmas market. In this small Christmas village with a real winter fir forest and forest floor, the atmosphere is truly special. As creators of immersive experiences, we can promise that with a clear conscience. You completely forget that you are in the middle of a big city.
Here you can feast on culinary Christmas classics in comfort. What’s really special: the artisans show off their skills live in front of an audience! Be sure to stop by here.
Opening hours Winterwald Christmas Market:
- 11. – 30.12.22
Mon. – Sat: 10:00 – 21:00
Sun.: 11:00 – 21:00 - 11. and 25.12. Closed
#2: HafenCity Christmas market on Überseeboulevard
Just 800 meters from our Escape Room Hamburg you will find the most modern Christmas market in Hamburg 2022. What makes the HafenCity Christmas market so special is the colorful Christmas lights that are strung on the trees and in the air between the architecturally modern houses.
In addition to Christmas delicacies, you will also find the exclusive Christmas lounge here. The HafenCity Christmas Market also offers a new type of Christmas attraction with its “winter golf course”, which promises fun and games for the whole family. This makes the HafenCity Christmas Market one of the most innovative Christmas markets in Hamburg in 2022, which we at OPOLUM, who love novel attractions, naturally appreciate very much.
How does “winter golf” work and what is it? Find out for yourself after your visit to the Escape Room Hamburg with a delicious mulled wine and good food.
Opening hours Christmas market Hafencity:
- 21.11. – 30.12.22
Mon. – Sun.: 12:00 – 20:00 - 24.12. and 25.12. closed
#3: Christmas market on the Rathausplatz in Hamburg
Only 1100 meters away from our location, you are directly at the historic Hamburg Christmas market at the Rathausmarkt. And it has a lot to offer. With 80 food and craft stalls, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for.
This Christmas market, which is well-known beyond Hamburg’s borders, also offers its approximately 3 million visitors a great program every year. For example, Santa Claus flies over the heads of visitors three times a day and tells the Christmas story of Rudolf the reindeer.
For younger guests, there is a historic horse-drawn carousel from 1927 at one of Hamburg’s most beautiful Christmas markets in 2022. And if you still haven’t gotten into the Christmas spirit yet, you shouldn’t miss the Christmas parade on Advent Saturdays at 2 and 5 pm.
Opening hours Christmas market Rathausplatz:
- 21.11. – 23.12.22
Mon. – Sun.: 11:00 – 21:00
#4: White magic Christmas market on the Binnenalster
In about 15 minutes from the Speicherstadt you are already at the beautiful Alster Christmas market with its white pagoda tents.
Enjoy the panoramic view of the glistening water and the festive lighting of the city center with a delicious mulled wine or meal. The Alster fir tree is once again illuminated in the middle of the water. Culinary delights are on offer and of course you will also find great arts and crafts here.
A special highlight that makes the Weißerzauber one of the most popular Christmas markets in Hamburg is the historic Ferris wheel from 1926, which gives you a very special view over the water and the Christmas-lit city.
Opening hours Weißerzauber Christmas Market:
- 17.11. – 29.12.22
Mon. – Sun.: 11:00 – 21:00 - 20.11. and 24./25.12. closed
#5: Santa Pauli on the Reeperbahn
The Santa Pauli Christmas market on the Reeperbahn is about a 30-minute walk from OPOLUM and therefore the furthest away. As the self-proclaimed “hottest” Christmas market in Hamburg, Santa Pauli on Spielbudenplatz is definitely worth the long journey.
One of the most spectacular Christmas markets in Hamburg 2022 combines the quirky neighborhood life of St. Pauli with the classic Christmas market feeling. Highlights here are definitely the hot performances on the show stage as well as manufactories for erotic moments at home.
The unicorn mulled wine, which is only available here and only on Mondays, is very special and unique. Glittering, pink and with a grated unicorn tail – you shouldn’t miss it.
Opening hours Christmas market Santa Pauli:
- 14.11. – 23.12.22
Mon. – Wed.: 16:00 – 23:00
Thu.: 16:00 – 00:00
Fri. – Sat: 13:00 – 01:00
Sun.: 13:00 – 23:00 - 20.11. Closed
And after the Christmas market? Off to the warmth in our Escape Room Hamburg
Now you’ve strolled through the 5 most beautiful Christmas markets in Hamburg 2022, you’ve been enchanted and your hands are getting cold? How about a unique experience in our Escape Room Hamburg?
With us, you won’t just find tricky puzzles as part of an exciting story – we have designed our escape room to be as true to life as possible, taking it to a whole new level. By using actors who actively intervene in our stories, you’ll completely forget that it’s just a game. Sounds good? Then book one of our exciting adventures now!
The OPOLUM team wishes you a Merry Christmas 2022!
