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Historic Christmas Market at Rathausmarkt (Historischer Weihnachtsmarkt Hamburg): free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Rathausmarkt Christmas Market website. Official links are under Sources.
Rathausmarkt Christmas Market is free to enter.
- Closed today — next open Monday, 23 November 2026.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The 'flying Father Christmas' crosses over the stalls daily at 16:00, 18:00 and 20:00 - aim for one of those times.
- Mulled wine comes in collectible market mugs with a deposit; return the mug to get it back or keep it as a souvenir.
- The nearest toilets are in the Rathauspassage and cost a small fee.
- U-Bahn/S-Bahn stop Rathausmarkt (U1/U2/S1 area) is right at the market.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeFree entry to the market on the town-hall square | everyone | You pay only for food, drinks, goods and the carousel. Hamburg Tourismus lists the market among its free events (no entry fees or tickets). | No |
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Rathausmarkt Christmas Market
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 11:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11:00–21:00 |
| Wed | 11:00–21:00 |
| Thu | 11:00–21:00 |
| Fri | 11:00–21:00 |
| Sat | 11:00–21:00 |
| Sun | 11:00–21:00 |
Closed today (holiday or special closure).
23 November - 23 December 2026, daily 11:00-21:00.
Rathausmarkt, 20095 Hamburg, Germany
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FAQ
Rathausmarkt Christmas Market: common questions
Is Rathausmarkt Christmas Market free?
Yes — Rathausmarkt Christmas Market is free to enter.
What are Rathausmarkt Christmas Market's opening hours?
23 Nov – 23 Dec: daily 11:00–21:00.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- hamburg-tourism.de/sehen-erleben/veranstaltungen/kostenlose-veranstaltungen/ · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- hamburger-weihnachtsmarkt.com/faqs/
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