Hotels near Santa Pauli on the Reeperbahn

Santa Pauli, on the Spielbudenplatz just off the Reeperbahn, calls itself Hamburg's naughtiest Christmas market, mixing traditional stalls with the cheeky spirit of the St. Pauli nightlife district. According to event listings, it runs from 9 November to 23 December 2026.

Opening hours for 2026 had not been announced at the time of writing. In 2025, the market opened from 4pm to 11pm on Mondays to Wednesdays, 4pm to midnight on Thursdays, 4pm to 1am on Fridays, 1pm to 1am on Saturdays and 1pm to 11pm on Sundays.

The stage hosts live music, burlesque and strip shows from Thursday to Saturday evenings, so it is aimed at adults rather than families, and the Winterdeck bar serves creative mulled wine cocktails.

Pro Tip: Visit on a weekday evening for the live music without the weekend crowds. Try one of the Winterdeck's signature hot cocktails, then explore the rest of the Reeperbahn.