When do Hamburg’s Christmas markets open in 2026?
First opening Wed, Oct 21, most from Fri, Nov 13, and Wed, Jan 6 is the last day.
Every market’s opening datesChristmas markets in Hamburg
39 markets · Oct 21 – Jan 6
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Busiest: the Advent weekends. Nov 28–29, Dec 5–6, Dec 12–13 and Dec 19–20 have 32 or more markets each.
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Updated Oct 29Which Christmas markets are open on Dec 24, 25, 26 and 31?
How many are open each day, as their organisers say:
- Thu, Dec 24 · 4 open, 3 haven’t said yet
- Fri, Dec 25 · 1 open, 2 haven’t said yet
- Sat, Dec 26 · 1 open, 4 haven’t said yet
- Thu, Dec 31 · 1 open, 2 haven’t said yet
Which Christmas markets are free to enter?
5 of the 39 markets are free to enter.
Every market with free entryWhich Christmas markets are open late?
24 of the 32 markets with announced hours are open until 21:00 or later on at least one day.
Every market open lateHow much does a Glühwein cost at Hamburg’s Christmas markets?
No prices yet: they show once three visitors agree on a market’s price.
Glühwein Index