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morning, as well as the port’s annual birthday party at the beginning of May.

When it rains, Hamburg’s many great museums beckon. Information about current events is available from tourist information offices (see p203).

exhibitions and guided tours until 2am. Shuttle buses run between venues.

Hamburg Marathon (one Sun in Apr or May). More than 20,000 amateur runners supported by numerous spectators compete alongside professionals on the challenging 42-km (26-mile) course which leads them across the entire city.

Internationale Musikfest Hamburg (end Apr–end May;

even years only). Concert orchestras, bands and soloists from the world of classical and jazz convene in Hamburg.

Launched in 2014, this biennial music festival is a highlight at the end of the concert season. The next edition is scheduled to take place in 2016.

May

The Port’s Birthday Bash (around 7 May). A three-day weekend event held at the port between Fish Auction Hall and Kehrwiederspitze.

There’s action on land, water and in the air. A high point is the Schlepperballet (tugboat ballet; see p85).

Hamburg’s beach clubs – perfect for relaxing by the water

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Summer

Summer is the outdoor season in Hamburg, when artists and visitors alike are drawn outside to jazz concerts, theatre performances and sporting events. Many of these events take place on or near the water.

Films are screened under the starry skies around the city. The many neigh bourhood festivals are on a smaller scale, but they offer lots of entertainment and delicious food.

June

Summer on the Magellan- Terrassen (Suns early Jun–end Aug). Performances, lectures, shows and tango-workshops are staged on this open space in HafenCity.

Altonale (end Jun–early Jul).

The largest district festivals, this one draws many visitors with live music, circus acts, theatre, flea markets and much more.

At the closing Spaßparade (fun parade), masks, costumes and artistry create a fun-filled atmosphere.

July

International German Open Tennis Tournament (Jul).

Many tennis greats from around the world compete in this 1892 established tour na-ment at Rothenbaum.

Duckstein Festival (ten days in Jul). Art, culture and culinary delights in HafenCity. There is music (from Latin to jazz) on a floating stage, street theatre and outdoor booths.

Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival (mid-Jul–end Aug).

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The Sylt fried-fish stand, part of the Alstervergnügen festivities several North German cities.

Some of the festival’s events are held in Hamburg.

Sommerdom (end Jul–end Aug).

The second four-week fair is held at the Heiligen-geistfeld.

Fun for the whole family.

Summer Movies in Sternschanzenpark (mid-Jul–

end Aug). Open-air screenings in a lovely park located in the heart of the famous Schanzenviertel.

August

Romantik-Nächte (three Sats in Aug). Romantic music and classical tones can be heard on every path as visitors stroll around Tierpark Hagenbeck.

The musicians are students of Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg.

International Summer Festival (two weeks in Aug). Dance and theatre festival.

Hamburg Cruise Days (one weekend in Aug/Sep). Maritime event with parades of boats and ships.

Enter the Dragon (one weekend in Aug/Sep). A two- day Dragon Boat festival on

the Binnenalster with rowing teams from around the world.

The boats start in front of Alsterpavillon.

Alstervergnügen (Thu–Sun end Aug/early Sep). A fair held on Binnenalster with music, shows, vendors, children’s events and a food mile. On the first three days, there is a spectacular display of fire works.

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October

Hanseboot (end Oct/early Nov).

International boat show at the trade fair grounds. Over the course of a week, the latest boats and the newest trends in water sports are presented to boating enthusiasts.

Autumn

In September, many events still take place outdoors in Hamburg. However, it is becoming a bit too chilly for sports events to be held outside. Still, autumn has its own special mood, especially in the parks, such as in Planten un Blomen. It is also lovely along the Elbe river at this time of year.

A stiff breeze often blows off the harbour, but boat trips of the port area are still available.

Autumn is also the season for theatre and literature festivals and events dedicated to boats and boating.

September

Stadtpark Revival (first weekend in Sep). Pure nostalgia at the Stadtpark for this Oldtimer Grand Prix, with its 1.7-km (1.05-mile) long racetrack that attracts motor sports lovers.

Hamburger Theaternacht (one Sat early Sep). At the start of the new season, theatres invite the public to a long night with a full programme.

Harbour Front Literaturfestival (four weeks in early/mid-Sep).

Authors of all kinds of genres present their books at numerous venues, including the Landungsbrücken, Speicherstadt and HafenCity.

Reeperbahn Festival (last weekend in Sep). National and international bands perform in clubs on the Reeperbahn, and at open-air venues. One of the best music festivals in Hamburg.

Filmfest Hamburg (end Sep/

early Oct). This film festival shows selected films in several cinemas. Classics of the silver screen supplement the premieres being screened.

Hamburger Theater Festival (end Sep–end Nov). Per-formances by companies from Germany, Austria and

November

Lange Nacht des Wissens (one Sat in Nov). This science event takes visitors through experiments and explorations in various academic institutes.

Hamburger Krimifestival (one week early Nov). Crime writers present their latest murder mysteries. Among the “sites of crime” are the Literaturhaus (see p129), several theatres and numerous bookstores.

Winterdom (early Nov– early Dec).

This is the third and last of the yearly fairs at Heiligengeistfeld.

A special attraction here are the jugglers dressed in traditional medieval costumes.

Water-Light-Concert in Planten un Blomen (see pp78–9)

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A festive atmosphere prevails at the Christmas markets in the centre of town and the adjoining districts. The cold in January and February, which can sometimes be bitter, does not spoil the good mood of Hamburg’s citizens. In fact, they embrace the weather and, when the Alster lakes freeze over, have great fun ice skating.

In the winter months, bookstores and cultural institutions, such as the Literaturhaus, hold many readings.

December

Weihnachtsmärkte (Christmas markets) (end Nov–24 Dec).

The whole city gets into the festive mood as

Christmas markets spring up here and there around the city.

Especially popular and crowded are the markets at Rathausplatz, Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz, around St Petri church and at the Gänsemarkt. In addition to these larger markets located in Old Town and New Town, the smaller markets held for example in St Pauli, Eimsbüttel or Ottensen also are very fascinating. Each mar ket has its own Christmas tree. Stalls sell various culinary delights.

New Year’s Eve (31 Dec). As one year ends and the next begins, Ham burgers are noticeably relaxed. There are large crowds on the waterfront, especially at

the Lan dungsbrü cken, where a concert of ships’ sirens greets the new year, the heavens above the harbour light up colourfully with spectacular fireworks, thousands of champagne corks pop and complete strangers wish each other a happy New Year. The cheerful celebrations continue long after midnight until the early morning hours.

January

Ice Fun on the Alster (when the ice is thick enough). When it is bitterly cold outside, and the ice covering the Alster is deemed by the city to be thick enough to be safe, numerous walkers and ice skaters throng here. It is easy enough to warm up at one of the many mulled wine

stands which are set up on the riverbanks and on the frozen Alster. Some-times, though, Hamburgers wait expectantly and eagerly for enough of a freeze to create thick ice to skate over, only to be disappointed when it does not happen.

Lessingtage (two weeks end Jan–early Feb). Literature festival held at the Thalia Theater (see p59) and other stages in honour of the renowned author Gotthold Ephraim Lessing.

February

Reisen Hamburg (early Feb). At this internatio nal tourism fair, about 1000 exhibitors from around the world showcase their products.

Maskenzauber an der Alster (weekend before Shrove Tuesday).

Carnival the Hanseatic way, with style, elegance and “noblesse”

held in front of the Venetian-style backdrop of the Alster Arcades. The highlight of the festival is the historic masquer-ade ball which is held in varying venues. Classes are offered to visitors who wish to learn how to dance historical dances.

LiLaBe (after Ash Wednesday).

The largest North German carnival is held at the HAW Bergedorf. Ten thousand revellers make this two-day festival a giant party.

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