Hamburg

Hey guys, 

Happy Friday! Ready for the Top Ten Weekend Tips?

1.       Weihnachtsmarkt

On Monday the 26th of November most of the famous Christmas markets in Hamburg have opened their „Buden“. This means that the entire city smells of Glühwein, gebratene Mandlen and Schmalzgebäck and that the ‘Adventszeit’ has officially started.

For all of you expats that are experiencing the pre –Christmas time for the first time: You have to check out the St Pauli Weihnachtsmarket (also known as the naughty one) and the ones in the city center and the Hafencity. Of course you have to try a traditional Glühwein, but the white Glühwein and the Apfelpunsch are also worth a try.

The Christmas markets are open every day until the 31.12.2012. (11:00-21:00)

Here is a list of the most popular Christmas markets in Hamburg:

2.       The Opening of the U4

My second tip is the Opening of the U4. Yes, it is finally happening. This Saturday you can celebrate between 16:00 – 22:00 the new U4. Until the 9^th of December you can even use this line for free. So use this opportunity and drive to the Hafencity on the first of December. As the Hafencity has a huge party planned for this opening. Not only will you find the famous Hafencity Christmas market there, but also several artist like “Paint me Picasso” and “Soul lounge Connection” will be performing at several locations.

There is also lots to do for children. For example Face painting and building your own “Lebkuchen Haus”!

For more information check out this link:

http://www.hamburg.de/hafencity/3703302/text-u4-hafencity.html

3.       Advents-Shopping at Hamburger Meile

Yes, I know.. I tend to write a lot about shopping.. but hey.. Hamburg is a shopping paradise and during the Adventszeit the Hamburger Meile will be open until 22:00 every Saturday.. and in my opinion this is something that one just has to mention. This gives all of us more time to do our Christmas shopping. Plus the Hamburger Meile has great shops, a Starbucks and it is nice and warm in there… what more do you want?

4.       Holy Shit Shopping Messe

Funny name huh? But this exhibition is a must go to! Young designers from all over the world present their creations this weekend. The Messe is designed as a pop up concept store and seriously.. you can find anything there. Product designs, art, photography, graphics, comics, literature and lots of other things.

And the best part.. the Glühwein. That makes shopping just a little bit more fun .. especially for all the men out there J

5.       Winter Dom

Liebesapfel, Schmalzgebäck, Zuckerwatte, Lebkuchen Herz…. Yes! The Winter Dom is back J. And every Friday there is a huge firework at 22:30. If there is no fog, one can see the firework even from the Alsterperle

6.       Chippendales

Ladies! The Chippendales are performing this Saturday at CCH… I don’t think that I have to explain why this event is on my Top 10 List

7.       WeinHamburg 2012

If you love wine as much as I do, then this event is for you. On Saturday and on Sunday you have the chance to try around 800 different wines from all over the world. The wines are all from the year 2011 and you can purchase a ticket for 9,00 Euros. This includes trying all wines and a catalogue.

For more information check out his link:

http://www.weinhamburg.com/

 

8.       Afro Gospel Festival

If you enjoy Gospel Music then this Festival is for you. On Sunday the festival will take place at the CCH at 20:00. Tickets are still available! 

9.       Premiere “Onegin”

The Staatsoper is having a premiere this Sunday. “Onegin” a Ballet from John Cranko based on Alexander Puschkin is being presented at 18:00 at the Staatsoper. I am super excited about this Ballet. Christmas time = is Ballett time. The Nutcracker and the Schwanensee will also be  performed at the Staatsoper this season. J

10.   Art + Cube Sonntagslunch

Don’t know what to do this Sunday? How about enjoying a nice Lunch at the Hamburger Kunsthalle? The day will start with a coffee at the Café George Economou, which will be followed by an artistic guided 4 course menu. At 13:15, desert will be served, which includes a tour thought the current exclusive exhibition.

  

When:               Every Sunday between 10:30-14:00

Where:             Café George Economou, Rotunde, Maine entrance

Costs:               35 EUR inkl. 4-course.Menu, Entrance and guided tour

Reservation:    Tickets can be purchased at the Hamburger Kunsthalle ticket center. A table reservation is needed (Tel 040 438 54 2611)

Hope that you guys find something on this list that you fancy going to this weekend.

Have an amazing weekend! 

xoxo

M