Sustainable events in Hamburg

Sustainable highlights at a glance

Festivals, markets and guided tours - at these events, you are out and about in a sustainable way: discover nature in the city, taste delicious vegan food, immerse yourself in an atmosphere of freedom and equality or find out about fair fashion labels, ethically correct investments and much more. The organizers pay particular attention to ecological, but also social and economic compatibility.

June 13 to 15 2025, Wilhelmsburg

48h Wilhelmsburg

Musicians of all cultures and genres, professional or amateur artists, transform the Elbe island of Wilhelmsburg into a unique festival stage. From Friday evening to Sunday evening, around 100 acts will perform at 50 different venues, showcasing the musical diversity of the colorful neighborhood.

June 21 and 22 2025, in and around Hamburg

Long CityNature Day

Numerous individual events on this weekend make it possible to experience nature in Hamburg in a special way. On discovery tours, excursions and expert guided tours on land and water, on foot, by bike or boat, you can explore the unique natural areas in all their facets.

june 20 to July 6 2025, Altona

altonale – Festival of diversity

Northern Germany's most diverse cultural event ensures a full program around the Platz der Republik in the Altona district. Diversity, tolerance and freedom are the festival's core values, which run through all the cultural disciplines on show.

Leute sitzen chillig im Oberhafenquartier zum OPEN MOUTH Hamburg Food Festival — © Mediaserver Hamburg / Wim Jansen

September 2025, Across the city

OPEN MOUTH Food Festival

Hamburg is the gateway to the food world of tomorrow and is once again hosting the OPEN MOUTH Food Festival in 2025. Delicious food, inspiration and discovering the world of gastronomy and regional products - the varied program focuses on sustainability and inspires with food & beverage.

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April to October, Jungfernstieg jetty

Boat trip with the solar-powered launch

Although there are many Alster tours on offer, a trip on this futuristic vessel is certainly one to remember.

All year round, Speicherstadt

Dialoghaus Hamburg

In “Dialogue in the dark”, you can feel your way through completely dark exhibition rooms with canes for the blind. Experiment with expressive gestures and facial expressions in “Dialogue in Silence” and find out where people with disabilities encounter limitations in everyday life in the “Right in the middle” exhibition in the DialogLab.

November to February and March to October, Wilhelmsburg

Forest exhibition Science Center Forest

“What is a forest?” is the central question of the free exhibition at the Hotel Wälderhaus at Wilhelmsburger Inselpark south of the Elbe. On 650 square meters, you can immerse yourself in the forest ecosystem. Learn about the tasks of a forester, deepen your knowledge in film screenings or experiment in the forest laboratory.

Sightseeing in Hamburg — © Mediaserver Hamburg / Christian Brandes

All year round, across the city

Environmental rally through the city

Exciting information about the environment and sustainability can be found at the eleven stations of the Hamburg Environmental Rally. Where is global warming noticeable? What influence does Hamburg have on it? And what can you do yourself to protect the climate? The EndeckerRouten app provides useful everyday tips.

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Every Sunday, across the city

New horizons city tour

On the city tour through HafenCity to the Elbe bridges, you will learn more about the high sustainability standards in Hamburg's new district. The tour takes you to the open spaces in Baakenhafen, shows innovative approaches to new residential quarters and efficient, climate-friendly urban structures.

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Tuesdays to Fridays, HafenCity

Greenpeace exhibition

How much rainforest is there in a chocolate bar? How many chemicals are in our clothes and what does this have to do with water pollution? In the exhibition of the international environmental organization, you will discover exciting connections and get lots of tips for environmental and climate protection in everyday life.

March to November, across the city

Guided bike tour with City Cycles

Cycle through the sights of Hamburg. The classic bike tour takes you along the Outer Alster, to the town hall, into the Speicherstadt and HafenCity, across the Landungsbrücken and to St. Pauli. The provider City Cycles focuses on sustainability not only on the city tour, but also in the office.

certain dates, Bramfeld

Forest fondue at the Karlshöhe estate

The cast-iron kettle hangs over a crackling open fire, slowly melting the cheese fondue and spreading its spicy aroma. Equipped with an extra-long fork and a practical apron with pockets for bread cubes and a wine glass, the forest fondue experience begins. You can enjoy this unique fondue experience on selected dates at the Karlshöhe estate in the north-east of Hamburg.