HAMBURG
The city of Hamburg is the largest German port and, after the capital Berlin, is also the most important cities in Germany. It ‘a modern city, but at the same time deeply attached to its traditions, including the roots of the Christmas Markets.
Hamburg is one of those cities that give the best of himself at Christmas time. The Asterhaus (modern department stores on the historic walk Jungfermstieg, the luxury shopping street), the Karstadt and Europe Passage (the new shopping center in the shape of the ship) is a swarm of lights and the same applies to the shops in the village square, the Rathausmarkt, and the main streets of the city, Hanckibergstrasse or Willy-Brandt Strasse.
In the center of Hamburg Christmas markets are 6. The most important is undoubtedly the Historicher Weihnachtsmarkt, the market town of Rathausmarkt that with its 150 wooden houses, each one different, illuminates the entire square with its lights (for a splendid view of the board is up the tower of St.Petri set right on the square). Mr. Bernhard Paul founded it in 1974 and personally takes care of the stands.
It ‘s the most important Christmas Market in Hamburg and takes place in the Town Hall Square (Rathausmarkt). Among the many attractions, there are those for children, such as Santa Claus flying (fliegende Weihnachtsmann) above the Town Hall and the Christmas Parade (Hamburger Weihnachtsparade), which takes place every afternoon on Saturday of Advent.
There are antiques, handmade Christmas decorations, sculptures carved wooden dishes and sweets such as baked apples (Apfeltaschen) and the hot spiced wine (Gluhwein). A mini train runs around the perimeter of the market and is mobbed by children, though … for them the real draw is the slide wheel! Raising his eyes to heaven, right in the middle of the square, but in the air, there is a sleigh pulled by four reindeer with a Santa Claus in the flesh that tells stories and 3 times a day (at 16, 18 and 20 ) leads the way to the entire sky slide along the Rathausmarkt powerful binary metal.
Nearby is another market, that of St.Petri, open daily from 11 am to 21 to 30 December (except Christmas Eve).
What Mönckebergstrasse extends from Spitalerstrasse the Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz (11-21 eccettp until December 30, 24 and 25), while in St.Pauli, around Spielbudenplatz, a Santa Claus and almost naked with sunglasses welcomes visitors in the red light district where in 2007 held perhaps the most irreverent Christmas market in Europe, where the signs winking stalls selling Christmas gifts “alternative” (for more than 18 years, until December 23, every day from 17 to 23 , Friday from 17 to one in the morning, Saturday from 13 o’clock and Sunday from 13 to 23).
Markets in the historic center of Hamburg
from 11/25/2014 to 23/12/2013 – Town Hall Square
This wonderful Christmas market in Hamburg is held in the Town Hall Square looking at the following times:
Sunday – Thursday from 11.00 to 21.00
Friday & Saturday from 11.00 to 22.00
Christmas Market Fleetinsel
from 11/25/2014 to 23/12/2013 – Fleetinsel
This Hamburg Market takes place every day from 12.00 to 21.00 .
Hanseatic Christmas Market in Gänsemarkt
from 11/25/2014 to 23/12/2013 – Gänsemarkt
This Christmas Market takes place in Hamburg Gänsemarkt every day from 11.00 to 21.00
Market in Hamburg Spitalerstrasse
from 11/16/2014 to 12/30/2014 – Spitalerstrasse
The Christmas Market in Hamburg Spitalerstrasse takes place every year in this magnificent street during these times :
Every day from 11.00 to 21.00
25/12 & 26/12 closed
Christmas Market at the Petri- Kirche in Hamburg
from 11/21/2014 to 12/30/2014 – Petri- Kirche
This Christmas Market is held at the Hamburg Petri- Kirche at the following times :
Every day from 11.00 to 21.00
25/12 & 26/12 closed
Christmas Market Jungfernstieg
from 11/16/2014 to 31/12/2014 – Jungfernstieg
The Christmas Market Jungfernstieg takes place at the following times :
Every day from 11.00 to 21.00
24/12 & 25/12 closed
Market in Hamburg Gerhart- Hauptmann- Platz
from 11/16/2014 to 12/30/2014 – Gerhart- Hauptmann- Platz
The Christmas Market in Hamburg Gerhart- Hauptmann- Platz observed every year at the following times :
Every day from 11.00 to 21.00
25/12 & 26/12 closed
Christmas Markets in Hamburg suburb
Christmas Markets Harburger
from 11/17/2014 to 23/12/2013 – Harburger
This Christmas market is held in Harburger every day from 11.00 to 20.00
Christmas Markets in St. Pauli
from 11/24/2014 to 23/12/2013 – St. Pauli
This wonderful Christmas market takes place in the small town of St. Pauli at the following times :
Monday – Thursday from 17.00 to 23.00
Friday from 17:00 to 1:00
Saturday from 13:00 to 1:00
Sunday from 13.00 to 23.00
Christmas Market Ottensen
from 11/16/2014 to 23/12/2013 – Ottensen
The Christmas Market Ottensen takes place in a town at the following times :
Monday – Saturday from 11.00 to 21.00
Sunday from 12.00 to 21.00
Christmas Market Bergedorf – Schlossparkwiese
from 11/16/2014 to 23/12/2013 – Bergedorf – Schlossparkwiese
This beautiful Christmas market is held in Bergedorf in Schlossparkwiese at the following times :
Every day from 12.00 to 20.00
Christmas Market Tibarg -Center
from 11/16/2014 to 23/12/2013 – Tibarg -Center
These Christmas markets are held very year in Tibarg center every day from 11.00 to 19.00 .
Hamburg is the second-largest city in Germany after Berlin in recent years and is becoming a primary tourist destination both for domestic tourism, both in the international market.
Between Central Station and Gänsemarkt, the old goose market, is the center of Hamburg. It is the oldest part of Hamburg and includes buildings such as the Chilehaus, creation of Expressionist art, and the business district, known as Kontorhaus. In some places you can still feel the atmosphere of a time, for example on the road known as “Cremon”, where in the past the residential buildings were also used for storage and for this reason they were fitted with one output to both channels, both to the road.
The magnificent church of St. Peter, which is located in the commercial area enclosed by the Mönckebergstraße, was founded in the twelfth century and was rebuilt after the great fire that struck the city in 1842.
Do not miss the church of St. Jacobi are the organ built by Arp Schnitger and carried mosaic designed by Oskar Kokoschka for the altar of the church of St. Nicolai all’Hopfenmarkt, which was destroyed during the Second World War. The ruins of St. Nicolai with the old bell tower have been preserved as a warning. In the evening you can enjoy a splendid view of the city by the spire of the church, which is considered a symbol of Hamburg St. Michaelis or Michel. Built between 1751 and 1762, it is not only the most significant building in baroque style in the city, but also has the largest clock tower in Germany, with dials over 24 meters. The tower reaches a height of 132 meters and is equipped with a viewing platform from which you can admire the harbor and the city.
The port of Hamburg is undoubtedly a must-miss. With nearly 13,000 ships from all over the world every year, it is the second-largest port in Europe. And ‘this sort of city within a city that has earned the title of Hamburg port in Europe. Among the parts of the port should not be forgotten is the centuries-old Speicherstadt, the largest warehouse complex storage of goods in the world. Here are preserved precious goods such as coffee, tea, cocoa, spices, tobacco, computers, and you will find the largest stock of oriental rugs in the world. The massive walls of Speicherstadt serve to preserve these and other treasures idyllic views of the canals, the Gothic structure of brick, quaint gables and turrets … everything becomes even more romantic at dusk when the Speicherstadt is lit.
The Alster Lake is situated in the green heart of the city of Hamburg and is a true paradise for those who like to relax on the boat. In the thirteenth century, the waters of the little river Alster and its small tributaries were blocked by a dam and formed so this lake, which is now a meeting place for relaxation and jogging. Not only that, but it can also be a great place to go shopping! In fact, on its banks pass the Jungfernstieg, one of the most popular for strolling and shopping in department stores and upscale shops.
From Cagliari there is no direct flight to Hamburg. Kalariseventi recommended approach to Rome Fiumicino with Alitalia and Meridiana then take the direct Lufthansa flight to Hamburg by Monaco of Bavaria.
The cost of the Lufthansa flight outward / return eg 7 to 10 December is 200 €
partially taken from mercatinidinatale.com
