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Christmas at the GastwerkTreat yourself, your family and friends to something really special: relaxation, excellent food and time to enjoy each other‘s company in the snug setting of the Gastwerk Hotel Hamburg with its unique loft-like atmosphere. And if you fancy it, after tiring yourselves out at the Hamburg Christmas markets, why not warm up and relax in our spa?Gastwerk Hotel Hamburg, Beim Alten Gaswerk 3, 22761 Hamburg, www.gastwerk.com, Tel. +49 (0) 40 89062 0

STAY ANOTHER NIGHT:Discover the dazzling lights of the Christmas markets in the evening and stay one night or several days in the Hanseatic City. Regardless of whether it is a grand view, the characteristic Hanseatic ambience or the personalised requirements for peace and relaxation – we have the best hotels for you: www.hamburg-tourism.de/hotels

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Hamburg Christmas ParadeA colourful, cheerful procession through the city centre. It starts off from Mönckebergstraße next to the stores Galeria Kaufhof and Saturn.The parade sets off on all four Saturdays of Advent – 26/11, 3/12, 10/12, 17/12/2016 – at 11:30 am, 2 pm, 5 pm

Advent trip on the Alsterwith the “St. Georg” steamer, built in 1876. Festively decorated, with mulled wine and Christmas biscuits on board. Experience Hamburg with its spectacular Christmas lights from a very special perspective on a journey through the Alster, canals and ponds. Duration approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes.24/11 - 23/12/2016, daily at 3:30 pm and 5 pmDeparture from the jetty of the JungfernstiegTel. +49 (0) 40 792 25 99 or www.alsterdampfer.de

Christmas shopping in Hamburg’s city centreEnjoy a shopping spree in one of Europe’s most popular shopping metropolises. Especially at Christmas time, a shopping tour of the beautifully decorated streets and malls of Hamburg city centre is worthwhile. The exquisite boutiques, department stores and shopping malls are all easily reached on foot and offer a varied selection.In the run-up to Christmas, many shops stay open for longer.

Hamburg fairy-tale boatsAn initiative of the City Management and its partnersTwo bakery boats: Here children aged 3 and upwards can bake and decorate Christmas biscuits with “Dat Backhus”.Dream boat: Face painting for children, browsing through books and trying out games.Theatre boat: Participatory theatre, changes every day.Café boat: Relax with a view of the Alstertanne Christmas tree.24/11 - 23/12/2016, Mon - Fri 10 am - 6 pm, baking starts at 8:30 am, Sat and Son 11 am - 6 pm, baking starts at 10:30 am

Hamburg Sightseeing Tour – Line ALine A – The red double-deckers – Hop On – Hop Off! With the day ticket you can experience Hamburg at your own pace and get off whenever you like at any of the 28 stops along the route. Licensed tour guides will show you Hamburg. The tour operates daily from the Central Station / Kirchenallee and St. Pauli Landungsbrücken (St. Pauli Piers).Further information: www.die-roten-doppeldecker.deTel. +49 (0) 40 792 89 79

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Photos:Cover: ©iStock/Jürgen Sack, Christmas shopping/Fleetinsel: ©Jörg Modrow, Ottensen: ©bergmann-gruppe.net, Rathausmarkt: ©Circus Roncalli GmbH

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1 RathausmarktAround 80 merchants, handicraft workers and market traders from across Germany will again present their wares in front of the beautiful setting of Hamburg Town Hall. The “Fliegender Weihnachtsmann” (flying Father Christmas) will again be a special attraction. Three times a day he will fly over the heads of the visitors in his sleigh and tell the story of Christmas.21/11 - 23/12/2016, daily 11 am - 9 pm, Fri and Sat until 10 pm

4 Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz / Mönckebergbrunnen“Traditions in the Winter Forest” will again be the central meeting point of the city centre this year. Merchandise, artisans’ crafts, mulled wine and feasting can be found in the festively decorated market stalls of the “Winter Forest.” A spirited Christmas programme provides for a unique and tranquil atmosphere.26/11 - 30/12/2016, food stalls 10 am - 11 pm, artisans’ crafts until 9 pm (closed 25/12)

2 HafenCity In front of the old Harbour Office on the Über-seeboulevard pedestrian mall, a 240m² skating rink awaits visitors, surrounded by festively decorated stalls offering the tasty treats of the season. Young and old can rent ice skates and German curling sets or enjoy the giant Advent calendar by the exclusive Christmas lounge. You can find more information at: www.ueberseequartier.de and www.facebook.com/Ueberseeboulevard21/11 - 30/12/2016, daily 12 pm - 8:30 pm (food and drink tapering off), closed 24/12 - 25/12

5 JungfernstiegHamburg‘s magnificent Jungfernstieg is res-plendent, immersed in a sea of light. The aroma of mulled wine, cinnamon and roasted almonds spreads delicately over the boulevard bet-ween Niveahaus and Europa Passage. “White magic at the Jungfernstieg“.21/11 - 23/12, 26/12/2016 - 06/01/2017, daily 11 am - 9 pm, Fri and Sat until 10 pm, (food stalls until max. 11 pm) Night of New Year‘s Eve with fireworks until 2 am

3 Winter PrideIn the fashionable district of St. Georg, on the corner of Lange Reihe/Kirchenallee, Winter Pride is once again opening its pink doors to visitors in 2016. A mere stone’s throw from the Central Station, this alternative Christmas market attracts visitors with trendy music and a colourful weekend programme of events, not to mention the mulled wine and other delicacies. More information at: www.winterpride.de21/11 - 30/12/2016 (closed 24 - 26/12), Sun - Thur 12 pm - 10 pm, Fri - Sat 12 pm - midnight

6 OttensenThe colourful and Scandi-navian-looking Christmas market along the Mercado shopping centre invites you to go shopping and take a pleasant stroll, with a lot of art handicrafts, an interna-tional range of foods and gifts and a large programme for children. 21/11 - 23/12/2016, Mon - Wed 11 am - 9 pm, Thur - Sat 11 am - 10 pm, Sun 12 pm - 8 pm

7 SpitalerstraßeThe Hanseatic Christmas at the Hamburg city centre’s premiere shopping address offers a very special flair. Elaborately decorated stalls showcase Hamburg’s unique architectural culture with facades in the style of merchant’s counting houses and warehouses. Featured are individual stands from young, creative companies and artists with innovative, seasonal product ideas.26/11 - 30/12/2016, daily; food stalls 10 am - 11 pm, artisans’ crafts 10 am - 9 pm (closed 25/12/2016)

8 GänsemarktEvery year without fail – Christmas at the Gänsemarkt in

Hamburg. 30 market and art handicrafts stalls invite you to enjoy mulled wine, delicacies and a pleasant stroll

in the winter covers of dove blue and white. The new theme: Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. The stalls are

decorated with quotes from this poet.21/11 - 23/12/2016; Mon - Thur 11 am - 9 pm,

Fri - Sun 11 am - 10 pm (food stalls until max. 11 pm)

10 Santa PauliAt Hamburg‘s sexiest Christmas market, it is not just the mulled

wine that is hot. Live music, the fireplace lounge on the winter deck and a strip tent draw visitors for a stroll around the cheeky, naughty

Christmas market at the Spielbudenplatz on the Reeperbahn.17/11 - 23/12/2016, Mon - Wed 4 pm - 11 pm, Thur 4 pm - midnight, Fri and Sat 1 pm - 1 am, Sun 1 pm - 11 pm

9 St. Petri-KircheBe enchanted by the Christmas market around St. Petri‘s Church, Hamburg‘s oldest still existing church! With unique flair, atmospheric lighting and lovingly created decoration, treats for one‘s

taste buds, art handicrafts and the Fairytale Forest for

children.21/11 - 30/12/2016, 10:30 am - 9 pm

(closed 25/12 - 26/12)

11 FleetinselIn peaceful seclusion – without street noise or garish lighting, you can enjoy our unique Christmas atmosphere in the heart of the city centre. The location by the water gives this Christmas market a special, maritime flair.21/11 - 23/12/2016, daily 12 pm - 9 pm(food and drink tapering off)

12 God Jul – Nordic Christmas at the harbourThe Christmas bazaars at the Nordic sailors‘ churches on Ditmar-Koel Straße are the gathering point for fans of Scandinavia and the northern lights.www.finnkirche.org www.sjomannskirken.no/hamburgwww.svenskakyrkan.se/hamburgAt the weekends: 11/11 - 13/11 and 18/11 - 20/11/2016

13 St. Michaelis – Christmas Market at the MichelThe Christmas market at the Michel has taken place on the first weekend of Advent for almost 100 years now. More than 100 arts and craft stalls are dotted around the church square, in the crypt and in the parish hall. The varied cultural programme will put you in the mood for the Advent season. Children can enjoy Christmas crafts and you can relax in the “Café der Generationen.”25/11 - 27/11/2016, Fri 3 pm - 7 pm, Sat and Sun 11 am - 7 pm, free entry

14 WinterdomThe biggest public festival in the North. It enchants its visitors with its blaze of light and the aroma of roasted almonds and mulled wine. More than 250 shops offer a colourful mix of action, fun and entertainment for young and old and culinary delights for every taste. Every Friday, there are brilliant fireworks at 10:30 pm.4/11 - 4/12/2016; Mon - Thur 3 pm - 11 pm, Fri and Sat 3 pm - 0:30 am, Sun 2 pm - 11 pm

15 Blankeneser WinterfestThe Blankeneser Winterfest on the Erik-Blumenfeld-Square, directly in front of the train station, is a relaxing meeting point for Blankenese residents and Hamburg tourists. In addition to the diverse offerings of Christmas time cuisine, the Glühwein Lounge provides for a relaxing atmosphere with musical entertainment above the Elbe River.21/11 - 23/12/2016; 11 am - 9 pm (food stalls until 11 pm)

Enjoy the very special atmosphere in the run-up to Christmas between the Elbe and Alster, at historical churches and dreamy canals, bustling squares and romantic spots in the Hanseatic City. You can look forward to delicacies, beautiful lights, art handicrafts, Christmas music and a sociable atmosphere. Hamburg will be celebrating Advent with many gorgeous Christmas markets for every taste and every mood – and hopefully with you! Now you can find out about the Hamburg Christmas markets, including a site plan, opening times and further information at:www.hamburg-travel.com/xmas

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• Unlimited travel on the under-ground, buses and harbour ferries (HVV)

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