Hamburg in Winter
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Hamburg in Winter

Too beautiful to stay at home

Despite sinking temperatures, Hamburg invites you to enjoy it. Whether you go ice-skating, walking through the snow or visit one of the many Christmas markets, no one must remain indoors. And with a cup of hot mulled wine in your hand, it won't seem as cold. Don your jacket, wrap up tight in your scarf and get going: There's too much to do during the Hamburg winter to stay indoors. Discover our tips for this season in Hamburg now!

Hamburg Winter
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In Winterwonderland

Winter walks through Hamburg

We love winter in Hamburg, its icy air and the wide, clear views it gives us. Equipped with hat, gloves and scarf, we can walk for hours through Hamburg and its frosty landscapes even on chilly days. Here come 7 beautiful routes.

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Fun on Ice-Skates

Ice-skating in Hamburg

No matter whether you visit an ice-skating rink or go skating under the open sky in winter - we give you an overview of the best rinks in Hamburg.

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Caspar David Friedrich, Wanderer über dem Nebelmeer, um 1817
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Art for a New Era

250 Years of Caspar David Friedrich

The Hamburger Kunsthalle is dedicating a comprehensive anniversary exhibition to Caspar David Friedrich on the occasion of his 250th birthday from 15 December 2023 to 1 April 2024.

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Weiihnachtsmarkt vor dem Rathaus und schneebedeckte Dächer in Hamburg
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Christmas time in Hamburg

The most wonderful time of the year in maritime atmosphere

Enjoy Christmas in Hamburg

Underrated cold season full of highlights Even more winter tips in Hamburg

Especially in winter, Hamburg is something very special: this is the time with less crowds in the queues, more cosiness in the many cafés and a unique atmosphere, especially by the water. The sun glitters on the Elbe and the Alster and the museums invite you to experience the exhibitions in peace.

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Shops for a shopping day in the winter

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No more cold ears and ice blocks on your feet: the season for warm hats, cuddly scarves and thick soles is in full swing. Now is the ideal time for an…

Shops for a shopping day in the winter
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Experience nature Wildpark Schwarze Berge

The Wildlife Park Schwarze Berge transports its visitors to the middle of nature and is ideal for family outings due to its wide range of attractions.

Wildpark Schwarze Berge
Hamburger Hafen mit Regentropfen
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Explore Hamburg without getting wet 6 indoor experiences in Hamburg's bad weather

A good rain jacket is a must in every Hamburg wardrobe, but we don't have to face bad weather all the time. After all, you can experience many things…

6 indoor experiences in Hamburg's bad weather
Wälderhaus Ausstellung Science Center Wald
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The next excursion is sure to come Exciting Exhibits on Environment, Nature & Inclusion

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When it's rainy or unpleasant outside, you can still get up close and personal with nature and the environment in a variety of exciting, Hamburg…

Exciting Exhibits on Environment, Nature & Inclusion
Gemütliche Tasse Tee vor verregneter Fensterscheibe
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Tipps für gemütliche Cafés in Hamburg Cosy & Hygge

Draußen regnet oder schneit es mal wieder und ihr habt ein dringendes Bedürfnis nach einem heißen Cappuccino und einem großen Stück Kuchen? In diesen…

Tea Time on cold days

On the rainy days in Hambrug there is only one thing that helps: wait and see and drink tea. The cold wetness is quickly forgotten in the cosy tea…

Tea Time on cold days
Shopping-Centres
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Endless shopping Hamburg's Best Shopping Centres

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Hamburg is home to many shopping centres. The large ones offer much more than just shopping opportunities and restaurants.

Hamburg's Best Shopping Centres
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Planetarium

The Hamburg Planetarium is probably the most advanced planetarium on your home planet! Under the dome of the hall is assembled a "multimedia…

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Internationales Maritimes Museum
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Maritime history up close Maritime museums

In Hamburg's maritime museums you can follow the traces of the Hanseatic city. When was the second largest port in Europe founded? What role did the…

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Winter feelings and warm hearts in the musical This musical spreads real winter magic

Winter in Hamburg brings beautiful snowy landscapes, but also uncomfortable weather. Escape the cold and see these winter musicals!

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Schmidts Winterglitzer Cracking humour and a good dose of glamour

  • With Dörthe Thiel and Nik Breidenbach
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Eiskönigin Musical Hamburg
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Disney's FROZEN – The Musical Hit musical at the Theater an der Elbe

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Disney's FROZEN – The Musical
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Stage Entertainment Musicals Disneys Die Eiskönigin und Disneys Der König der Löwen
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Discover Hamburg's variety of musicals!

Hamburg is not the musical capital for nothing. With popular Disney classics such as THE LION KING,FROZEN or HERCULES, the artists delight their audiences performance after performance. Good-mood musicals like MAMMA MIA!, impressive Broadway adaptations like HAMILTON and hit musicals like DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES round off the selection. It's worth coming back, because the programme changes every year. You can look forward to a truly unique experience!

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Außenalster Regen
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What to do during bad weather? Rainy Hamburg

The next time you visit Hamburg and rainclouds are forming in the sky, you can look forward to any number of exciting and relaxing activities you won't be able to resist. Especially when it's rainy.

Rainy Hamburg
Landungsbrücken Sonnenuntergang
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Events in Hamburg and the metropolitan region. Events Calendar

With our events calendar, you'll never miss any of Hamburg's numerous events again. You can search based on a specific time frame or according to category.

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