scoochy12 Posted April 30, 2023 #1 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Hello All since 12/24 is a Sunday this year , I am wondering if there are any locsls on here that can tell us what will be open, it appears from the 22/23 Christmas market schedule it said 12-6 on sundays. What else if anything will be open? We will be in port for 14 hours so have a lot of time to do anything and everything lol. Thank you in advance for your time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyondthepalace Posted May 1, 2023 #2 Share Posted May 1, 2023 12 hours ago, scoochy12 said: Hello All since 12/24 is a Sunday this year , I am wondering if there are any locsls on here that can tell us what will be open, it appears from the 22/23 Christmas market schedule it said 12-6 on sundays. What else if anything will be open? We will be in port for 14 hours so have a lot of time to do anything and everything lol. Thank you in advance for your time! Have been wondering the same thing!!! This was certainly a bummer finding this out after booking the cruise. Trying to figure out what to do with the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoochy12 Posted May 1, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted May 1, 2023 32 minutes ago, beyondthepalace said: Have been wondering the same thing!!! This was certainly a bummer finding this out after booking the cruise. Trying to figure out what to do with the time. I have contacted chamber of commerce and welcome visitors center - I will report back once I receive their response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyondthepalace Posted May 1, 2023 #4 Share Posted May 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, scoochy12 said: I have contacted chamber of commerce and welcome visitors center - I will report back once I receive their response. Awesome..Please do! I realize that a lot of places do not have their plans set yet but its crazy stress on us cruisers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meander Ingwa Posted May 28, 2023 #5 Share Posted May 28, 2023 I would see if you could fit in a Christmas Eve church service in one of the old , historic Hauptkirche St Petri. I bet it will be music filled and quite wonderful. no matter your persuasion music in these spaces is usually worth experiencing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annika2900 Posted May 30, 2023 #6 Share Posted May 30, 2023 In Germany we have on Sundays in general closed most of the shops and small vendors. Museum, Zoo, Tourist Attractions etc. are open. On the Christmas Eve even those tourist attractions could be closed, as this is the most celebrated evening of the christmas days. Santa Clause and the "Christkind" are bringing traditionally the presents on the 24th late afternoon/early evening - so from 3pm you will find the streets mostly empty. Also Cafes and Restaurants often close on this afternoon/evening. So please check carefully if the place you choosed to go is really open on this day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnapperin Posted June 30, 2023 #7 Share Posted June 30, 2023 (edited) On Christmas Eve Germany shuts down around 2 pm - even if it is not a sunday Christmas markets end usually the day before, most attractions won’t be open after 2 pm (if even), no supermarkets will be open - and limited hours for cafes and restaurants def recommend a Christmas church service - they are typical in the early afternoon aswell otherwise it’s possible to explore Hamburg of course all the time without anything been open, just enjoy exploring the city attractions should have listed their closing days on the site (the famous miniaturenland is open - pre book any tickets) If there is a cafe or restaurant you plan to visit, contact them in November and inquire about their Christmas Eve hours Edited June 30, 2023 by schnapperin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyondthepalace Posted July 2, 2023 #8 Share Posted July 2, 2023 On 6/30/2023 at 4:06 AM, schnapperin said: On Christmas Eve Germany shuts down around 2 pm - even if it is not a sunday Christmas markets end usually the day before, most attractions won’t be open after 2 pm (if even), no supermarkets will be open - and limited hours for cafes and restaurants def recommend a Christmas church service - they are typical in the early afternoon aswell otherwise it’s possible to explore Hamburg of course all the time without anything been open, just enjoy exploring the city attractions should have listed their closing days on the site (the famous miniaturenland is open - pre book any tickets) If there is a cafe or restaurant you plan to visit, contact them in November and inquire about their Christmas Eve hours This is great advice. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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