Santa Pauli

Santa Pauli brings a provocative twist to Hamburg's Christmas market scene, blending traditional holiday cheer with the edgy spirit of the Reeperbahn's famous red-light district. Located at Spielbudenplatz in the heart of St. Pauli, this adults-oriented market has earned its reputation as "Hamburg's hottest Christmas market" since becoming the world's first erotic-themed Christmas market. The atmosphere combines cozy winter warmth with playful sensuality, featuring everything from traditional mulled wine stands to cheeky gift stalls selling adult-themed ornaments and novelties. The centerpiece is Santa's Glühweinapotheke (mulled wine pharmacy), where visitors can customize their own mulled wine using pipettes filled with extracts of cinnamon, clove, plum, star anise, and orange. Live music fills the air nightly on the show stage, while Thursday through Saturday evenings feature burlesque strip shows that add to the market's distinctive character. The adjacent Winterdeck offers a cozy retreat with fireplace lounges, hanging Christmas trees, and creative cocktails like the "Bordsteinschwalbe" and "Nussknacker." While the strip tent is adults-only, families are welcome at the market, with special children's programming on Sundays. Santa Pauli runs from mid-November through December 23rd with extended evening hours, making it perfect for night owls seeking a unique Christmas market experience after exploring Hamburg's other traditional markets.