The best Christmas gifts in Hamburg

Culinary voucher for the Alte Schmiede

Are you looking for an original Christmas gift in Hamburg that combines enjoyment and experience? Then the cooking courses and dinner events at the Alte Schmiede in Ottensen are an excellent choice! 🧑‍🍳 In the charming rustic ambience of the Alte Schmiede, amateur chefs and gourmets alike can spend unforgettable culinary hours learning new things about the creative preparation of local and seasonal products. 🥬

Gift tip: With a gift voucher from the Alte Schmiede, the recipient can even decide for themselves whether they want to try their hand at a cookery course or enjoy a 5-course blacksmith's dinner . 😛

🎄 FOR WHOM? For culinary fans of all kinds

⏰ WHEN? The vouchers can be purchased at any time on the website and then redeemed for an event of your choice

💰 HOW MUCH? Amount freely selectable from 10 to 200€

Protecting the oceans with SALT WATER

Doing double the good with your gift? The sustainable fashion label SALZWASSER, based in Hamburg, produces high-quality favorite pieces - and protects the ocean in the process. 🌊 To actively help shape change in the clothing industry, SALZWASSER works with regional and European production facilities and mainly uses natural organic materials to produce its long-lasting fashion, true to the motto: wear your conviction. 🌿

Best of all, part of the proceeds will be donated to projects to protect the world's oceans via the non-profit organization SALZWASSER e.V., so you can feel twice as good about giving these stylish pieces as a gift! ✨

How about a casual beanie or a cozy merino wool scarf, for example? Browse through the online store or pop into the beautiful SALZWASSER store in Kampstraße. 🙌

🎄 FOR WHOM? For fair fashion fans, from Hamburg or elsewhere

💰 HOW MUCH? from €49

The new Hamburg hit musical "& Julia"

Musicals are probably the most typical Hamburg Christmas present, but "& Julia" tickets are guaranteed not to have been under any Christmas tree yet, because: The rousing hit musical is brand new! 💥

Only in the program since October, it has already delighted numerous visitors and is described by fans such as Bill Kaulitz as "a huge party" thanks to its gaudy 90s & 2000s vibes. 🪩

Need we say any more? It's best to grab two tickets, keep one and wrap one up as a gift! 💝

🎄 FOR WHOM? For all musical fans

⏰ WHEN? You can book tickets at any time on the website

💰 HOW MUCH? Depending on space from 59,99 to 127,99€

Design made in Hamburg by Kultur&Gut

The Kultur&Gut is our favorite creative space in Ottensen and hosts numerous events in the design and creative sector as well as an in-house concept store with nice products from graphic artists, designers, artists and small labels!

The collective has just moved to the Zeisehallen and a visit there is definitely worthwhile when looking for presents!

Lazy socks can of course also simply visit the online store, where you are guaranteed to find what you are looking for among casual shirts and caps as well as prints and home accessories .

🎄 FOR WHOM? Fans of cultural assets & design

⏰ WHEN? In the Zeisehallen Mon-Fri 10am-6pm / online store always open, of course

💰 HOW MUCH? All prices from 3 to 80€

Coffee enjoyment from TEIKEI

There's always that one person in your family or circle of friends who is addicted to coffee, isn't there?

The "Community Supported Coffee" from TEIKEI - the Hamburg address for coffee lovers - is not only tasty, but also sustainable! ☕
The coffee beans, which are grown economically in Mexico, are carefully and precisely roasted in small batches in Hamburg. The result is a chocolatey, nutty espresso and a complex, fruity filter coffee that are perfect for the cozy Advent season. 🥰
And the best thing? You can give TEIKEI coffee as a gift in three different roasts, either as a single pack, as a combined tasting pack or even as an annual subscription! So there's something for all caffeine lovers! Browse through the TEIKEI online store or pop into the café on Marktstraße! 🤝

🎄 FOR WHOM? Lovers of the black gold

⏰ WHEN? As of now

💰 HOW MUCH? 250g for €14, 1000g for €38, annual subscription from €160

Uncorked art - tasting wines artistically

After a few sips of wine, the paintbrush will swing more freely! That's what the creators of Uncorked Art thought too, where you can give free rein to your inner Picasso at various events while the hosts of the evening give free rein to the wine bottles. 🎨🍷

The creative sessions include everything from wine tasting with a painting session to designing your own wine label and making Christmas cards. 🖌️

So if you have vinophile creatives among your gift recipients, this artsy wine tasting is guaranteed to go down well! 🍇

🎄 FOR WHOM? Anyone who wants to try out new wines & is in the mood for a creative evening

⏰ WHEN? You can find the upcoming dates on Rausgegangen

💰 HOW MUCH? 55€

Flowers & Art at the Bucerius Kunst Forum

Okay, admittedly: Hamburg's winter can be pretty dreary. But spring has practically sprung at the Bucerius Kunst Forum 🌸 The current exhibition Flowers Forever deals with the history of flowers and shows them in many different ways. So how about giving someone the gift of a visit to the Bucerius Kunst Forum ?

If you want to give even more spring as a gift, you can also put the beautiful exhibition catalog under the Christmas tree. With around 220 pages and 200 illustrations, it will give you an understanding of the significance of the flower as a motif, symbol and commodity.🌷

For those interested in culture in your circle of family and friends, the Bucerius Kunst Forum offers Young Member memberships that allow you to experience art, events, exclusive experiences and an exciting community. 🫂

🎄 FOR WHOM? Art and culture fans & everyone who would love to have spring right now 🌸

⏰ WHEN? You can book tickets at any time on the website

💰 HOW MUCH? Tickets 6 - 12€, Young Member voucher 30€

Tickets for the Elbphilharmonie

For residents and visitors to the Hanseatic city, a visit to the Elphi is practically a must - all the better if you get it for free! 🎁

From the outside, Hamburg's landmark on the harbor already impresses with its iconic architecture, but the world-renowned acoustics can only be experienced at a live event in the heart of the Elbphilharmonie, not only with philharmonic orchestras, but also at pop concerts, poetry slams, readings and many other events! ✨

And the best thing is: an Elphi ticket doesn't have to be expensive! Anyone under 30 only has to pay half price for most tickets! So take a look through the program and give away an incomparable live experience with a lot of Hamburg flair. 💙

🎄 FOR WHOM? Music lovers and culture fans

⏰ WHEN? You can find the upcoming events on Rausgegangen

💰 HOW MUCH? From €10 to €150 depending on the date

Give the gift of creative time in the do-it-yourself workshop

Are you looking for a Christmas present that will be a real joy and will be remembered for a long time? The creative workshops at Selbermacherei in Hamburg are just the thing for anyone who enjoys artistic activities! At Selbermacherei, you can get hands-on, whether it's designing jewelry, knitting, drawing or other creative courses. And at the end, you not only take home great memories, but also a work of art that you have made yourself. The perfect Christmas gift for creative friends, family or even for yourself! 🎁

🎄 FOR WHOM? All creative people

⏰ WHEN? Several dates every month

💰 HOWMUCH? From €30 to €50 depending on the workshop

Varm & Friends Slow Concept Store

From hand-knitted balaclavas and bags, organic silver jewelry and second-hand tableware to cozy pyjamas and high-quality textile products - at Varm & Friends you'll find special little things to brighten up your everyday life and make your aesthetic heart beat faster! 🤍

The Slow Concept Store at Marktstraße 140 in the Karoviertel district presents ever-changing sustainable and trendy brands and invites you to browse for gifts for your loved ones! 💫 So pop in and make sure your eyes light up under the Christmas tree. 🥰

🎄 FOR WHOM? Lovers of beautiful things for the home & body

⏰ WHEN? Always Tue - Fri 12-19h & Sat 11-18h

💰 HOW MUCH? Different prices

Voucher for our secret concerts

Fancy a bit of sparkle and mystery under the tree? Holla at us. Brand New: Vouchers are now finally available for our Geheimkonzerte. It's not only exciting for your loved ones, but also for you, so here you go! The principle is as easy as it is simple: you don't know anything. The location and act remain a secret until shortly beforehand. Only the date and the meeting point are clear. From there we go to the location together. This has already taken place over 10 times in Hamburg with acts such as berq, Futurebae, Katha Pauer, EasyEasy, Becky Sikasa and many more. - just let yourself be surprised!

🎄 FOR WHOM? Lovers of good music and new exciting shared experiences

⏰ WHEN? You will find out when the next concert is taking place via the secret mailing list or via our web/app and socials.

💰 HOW MUCH? 1 pc. for €23.60 each, 2 pcs. for €20 each (€40) + advance booking fees and 5 pcs. for €19 each (€95) + advance booking fees.

Would you prefer to give concert tickets as a gift or make yourself happy? Then take a look at our website and take part in our prize draws: