Adventszeit St. Markus – Weihnachtsmarkt Hoheluft

Hoheluft-West's Advent Alternative

While the major tourist markets around Rathausmarkt and Jungfernstieg are overcrowded in December, Adventszeit St. Markus offers a quieter, locally rooted alternative. The Christmas market is located on the St. Markus Church Square in the Hoheluft-West district, within the Eimsbüttel borough, directly on the U2 subway line.

Regional, Seasonal, Fair

The concept is consistently sustainable: vendors primarily offer regional, seasonal, and fair-trade certified products. Vegetarian options are abundant – a conscious counterpoint to the meat- and sweets-focused major markets. Classic winter drinks (mulled wine, punch) are available alongside traditional seasonal foods, from hearty sausage specialties to sweet pastries.

Family Activity Program

The market clearly targets families:

• Children's carousel
• Special activities with Disney characters Elsa and Anna
• Appearance by the Grinch (Christmas anti-hero)
• Cookie workshops: Children bake and decorate cookies
• Puppet theater on selected days
• Wish list event with Santa Claus (standard: December 6th)
• Advent singing together in the church

Thursday = DJ Afterwork

A Hamburg specialty of Adventszeit St. Markus: On Thursday evenings, a DJ plays, transforming the atmosphere from a family market to a relaxed after-work meeting point for the neighborhood around Hoheluft-Chaussee and Eppendorfer Landstraße.

Social Commitment

The market supports the "Advent im Schuhkarton" initiative: Visitors can fill shoeboxes with gifts for those in need. A social component that aligns with the church's sponsorship and distinguishes the market from purely commercial events.

Hoheluft-West in the Eimsbüttel Borough

Hoheluft-West, with just under 10,000 inhabitants, is one of Hamburg's smaller districts but is strategically located between the densely populated neighborhoods of Eppendorf, Eimsbüttel, and Hoheluft-Ost. The St. Markus Church forms the geographical and identity-defining center. The market accordingly attracts primarily a local audience from the surrounding areas.