10 Coolest Markets In Hamburg Germany

Hamburg is the market capital of Europe: every week more than a million people shop at the city’s 100+ weekly markets. No other European city has as many. We have selected Hamburg’s best markets so you can experience the unique local flair of this lively port city.

1. Isemarkt

Market, Street Food

Twice a week Europe’s largest open air market, the Isemarkt erects its stalls under the steel arches of the railway line. Between the Eppendorfer Baum and Hoheluftbrücke stations, around 200 merchants offer assorted goods. Here you can find weekly market essentials from fresh regional vegetables and fruit to exotic spices and speciality olive oils, from freshly baked bread to gourmet cheeses and meat cuts. Other stands sell hot coffee and freshly baked cakes, flowers, handmade candy and unique home decorations. The Isemarkt is a special Hamburg experience.

Open: Tuesday and Friday from 8.30AM to 2PM.

Marktzeit

The gourmet neighborhood market Marktzeit is Hamburg’s top tip for kicking off the weekend. In the cold part of the year it takes place in Fabrik – a refurbished old factory building – and moves outdoors by the Rindermarkthalle in the St. Pauli district as summer rolls around. The market offers a hip mix of foodstuffs and design pieces. Sample French baked goods accompanied by Mexican hot chocolate or Indian samosas with a local craft beer. And, once you’re done, peruse handmade clothing or recycled wood furniture and design objects made out of concrete.

Open: Saturday from 9.30AM to 3PM (October to April in Fabrik) or from 10AM to 6PM (May to September in Rindermarkthalle)

Fabrik, Barnerstraße 36, Hamburg, Germany, +49 171 303 1333

Rindermarkthalle, Neuer Kamp 31, Hamburg, Germany, +49 171 303 1333

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2. Goldbekmarkt

Market, Street Food

In one of the most beautiful residential areas of Hamburg you’ll find an equally appealing market – the Goldbekmarkt. The market stalls line a picturesque canal, inviting shoppers to unhurriedly peruse the numerous foodstuffs and the gorgeous flowers. The market snacks are no less inviting: French tarts and warm muffins, sauerkraut straight from the barrel and, of course, the obligatory curry sausage and fries.

Open: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8.30AM to 1PM.

3. St. Pauli Nachtmarkt

Market, German, Pub Grub, Street Food

If getting up early is not your thing, stop by the iconic St. Pauli night market instead. It takes place every Wednesday right in the middle of Hamburg’s most famous party street. And it offers two things that no other weekly market in Germany has: a beer garden and live music. Of course, there’s enough space for the classic market fare of fresh vegetables and fruit, cheeses and meats, as well as gourmet specialties. Skip the coffee and opt for a beer or a glass of wine instead.

Open: Wednesday from 4PM to 10PM (from April to September until 11PM).