Wandsbeker Winterzauber
Christmas market with ice rink at Wandsbeker Marktplatz
About Winterzauber
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Hamburg's Eastern Winter Fairy Tale
While the tourist markets in the city center crowd around the Binnenalster and Mönckebergstraße, the Wandsbeker Winterzauber offers a much quieter, locally anchored approach – without sacrificing atmosphere. Since 2006, Wandsbeker Marktplatz has transformed from the end of October to the beginning of January into a two-month winter fairy tale with wooden huts, fairy lights, and one of Hamburg's largest ice rinks.
The Ice Rink as the Centerpiece
The landmark of the market is the approximately 400-square-meter ice rink, located within the market grounds. It is operated climate-neutrally and is available daily for 90-minute sessions in alternating shifts. Parents bring their children in the afternoon, and colleagues meet after work in the evening for a round of ice skating before a mulled wine break. The rink has become the social central institution of the district.
Wooden Huts in Alsatian Style
Around the ice rink, there are sales huts with handmade gifts, tarte flambée, roasted almonds, baked apples, and Nordic specialties. For years, the Wandsbek district has focused on a mix of regional vendors and selected catering businesses – a balance that keeps the market family-friendly and commercially manageable.
Tradition and Significance in the District
With its 21st edition in 2026, Winterzauber is one of the most established Advent events in the Wandsbek district, Hamburg's largest borough with over 440,000 inhabitants. Organized by the district office in collaboration with the organizer EventZone, the market is considered an identity feature of eastern Hamburg's city center.
Who is it worth visiting for?
- Families with children who want to enjoy ice skating for under 5 Euros per session
- Mulled wine lovers who want to avoid tourist crowds
- Ice skaters of all levels (rental skates available)
- Residents of the eastern Hamburg districts (Wandsbek, Bramfeld, Eilbek, Rahlstedt)
Winterzauber — edition 2026
From October 31, 2026, to January 3, 2027, Wandsbeker Marktplatz will transform for the 21st time into the largest Advent event in East Hamburg. The organizers, the Wandsbek District Office and EventZone, are once again relying on the proven combination of an ice rink, Alsatian wooden huts, regional vendors, and daily opening hours from 12 PM to 10 PM.
The 400-square-meter ice rink remains the heart of the event: 90-minute sessions starting at noon, with special hours on Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year's Eve. Skates can be rented from 4 Euros, and children under 14 pay 3 Euros admission.
Programme Winterzauber 2026
Daily Program
- 12:00 PM–10:00 PM: Market stalls, mulled wine, tarte flambée
- 12:00 PM–10:00 PM: Ice rink (90-min sessions on the hour)
- After Christmas: Open until 9 PM
Special Hours
- Christmas Eve: Ice rink 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
- December 25th and 26th: Ice rink 2:00 PM–9:00 PM
- New Year's Eve: Ice rink 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
- New Year's Day: Ice rink 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Visitor Program
The exact stage and event program for 2026 (choirs, ice skating shows, children's activities, Santa Claus visits) will traditionally be published in the autumn by the organizers through official channels. As in previous years, weekly live performances by regional artists are expected on weekends.
Highlights Winterzauber 2026
The 400-square-meter, climate-neutral ice rink. Extended season from the day before All Saints' Day until well into the new year. Family price of 3 Euros for children under 14.
Prices Winterzauber 2026
Free admission to the market. Ice rink admission: Adults 4 Euros, children up to 14 years 3 Euros per 90-minute session. Skate rental 4 Euros per pair.
Practical information — Winterzauber
Getting There
Subway U1 to Wandsbek Markt (directly at the market), Buses 9, 10, 22, 27 with several stops around the square. By car via the A24 or A1, parking garages in Wandsbek Quarree are within walking distance.
Admission and Prices
Free admission to the market. Ice rink: Adults 4 Euros per 90-minute session, children under 14 years 3 Euros. Skate rental 4 Euros per pair. Cash and common card payments accepted.
Opening Hours
Daily from 12 PM to 10 PM, after Christmas until 9 PM. Special hours on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve. Closed on Totensonntag (Remembrance Sunday).
With Children
Special family atmosphere in the afternoon between 2 PM and 5 PM. Skates in children's sizes available; ice skating aids (penguins) for rent for beginners.
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Wandsbeker Marktplatz
Wandsbeker Marktstraße, 22041 Hamburg