Germany is the ultimate Christmas country; nowhere else is Gemütlichkeit celebrated in such a way. Also in Hamburg you'll find signs of the most wonderful time of the year, like Christmas markets and the smell of gingerbread, mulled wine and baked apples. You'll get the ultimate Christmas feeling in this beautifully lit city!
Intercity Berlin will bring you from Amsterdam Central Station to Osnabruck, where you can catch a train to Hamburg (travel time5.10 hrs). You can book your unique Christmas trip from € 33. View your itinerary using the international itinerary planner.
The Christmas markets in several places in Hamburg are open from 23 November to 30 December 2023 (subject to change). Please note, 24, 25 and 26 December the Christmas markets are closed.
When you are on Christmas trip in Hamburg, do not miss the spectacular view from Inner Alster. The Christmas parade through the centre of the city is also worthwhile!
Not 1, not 10 but 25! This hip and historic city has 25 Christmas markets.
Be inspired by the top 5 Christmas markets you can easily travel to by train. So that, wherever you look, you can enjoy the charming stalls, food and lights.