Originally Posted by Musken

I saw one one site that the Xmas market one in front of the Rathaus should be open from the 19th. However, I think that must be a mistake. On their official site http://www.hamburger-weihnachtsmarkt...X/english.aspx it is written that also this Xmas market (which is by far the nicest one - especially if you go there to see flying Santa Claus who will visit the market every day at 4pm, 6pm and 8pm.) opens on the 22nd November. This is the Monday after "Totensonntag" (whatever that is called in English) which I have heard is the official start date for the Xmas markets every year.
Best regards from Hamburg's biggest Xmas market fan