Reinbek Christmas Market at the Castle

Reinbek — Gateway to Hamburg in the Sachsenwald Forest

Reinbek is a town with around 28,000 inhabitants in the Stormarn district in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, located on the eastern outskirts of Hamburg. The Bille river flows through the town and empties into the castle pond at Reinbek Castle. With its residential location between the Sachsenwald forest and Hamburg, Reinbek is one of the most desirable residential towns in the commuter belt of the Hanseatic city.

Reinbek Castle — Renaissance Moated Castle

Reinbek Castle was built between 1572 and 1576 by Duke Adolf I of Holstein-Gottorf and is one of the few surviving Renaissance castles in Northern Germany. The three-story brick building with stepped gables and hipped roofs stands by the castle pond and today houses the registry office, a conference, and a cultural center. From the castle courtyard, the view opens up to the pond and the adjacent castle park—a setting that is ideal for a Christmas market.

Around 50 Exhibitors in a Unique Setting

• Home and Garden Decoration: Advent wreaths, candles, Christmas arrangements
• Christmas Gift Ideas: Wooden crafts, ceramics, jewelry, textiles
• Clothing and Leisure Items from regional production
• Garden Products and plants
• Café and Snacks with mulled wine, bratwurst, and cake
• Stage Program with music
• Visit from St. Nicholas with children's program
• Farmers' Wives Café in the castle

Atmosphere and Appeal

Unlike the large markets in Hamburg or Lübeck, Reinbek consciously focuses on a concentrated, curated selection. The combination of the castle setting, park lighting, and the approx. 50 stalls makes the market a preferred weekend destination for families from eastern Hamburg—and for anyone who prefers a quiet, high-quality Advent market over a mass event.