Winter magic in the city park: Experience Hamburg's festive magic!

Winter magic in the city park: Experience Hamburg's festive magic!

On December 6, 2025, a particularly festive episode of the popular television program “Nordtour” will take place, which will focus on winter beauties and traditional customs in northern Germany. Again NDR reports, this episode will air between 6:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., with a repeat on Sunday mornings from 6:00 a.m. to 6:45 a.m.

The focus is on impressive landscapes and the places of longing that characterize the north. The Christmas wonderland in the Hamburg-Winterhude city park, which is built around the Landhaus Walter, is particularly highlighted. Here visitors can enjoy alpine huts, curling and numerous Christmas treats.

Christmas markets and culinary delights

Many Christmas markets in northern Germany are open and featured in the show, so there is something for everyone. From a Christmas market in the historic ambience of Aabenraa, Denmark, to a visit to a Christmas tree plantation in the Harz Mountains, which has organic Christmas trees without pesticides, a variety of traditions become visible.

Another highlight is the “OmaLiebe Lunch Club” in Hamburg-Eimsbüttel. Here, dedicated older women between the ages of 60 and 86 cook nostalgic dishes that are on the menu until December 18th. Such initiatives show how important it is to maintain traditions and bring them into the present with momentum.

Of traditions and new ideas

In addition, the return of the tradition of peeling crabs on site in Norddeich will be discussed. This beautiful local practice, which also employs retirees in the factory, revitalizes the region and creates community spirit. The comeback of the ironing tree on Hiddensee, a traditional Christmas tree design with willow branches, is also covered. It is exciting to observe how craftsmanship and tradition are reinterpreted through modern practices.

An event will also be presented in the Klangatrium in Schmadebeck. This old barn is used as a venue for concerts, readings and lectures and shows the villagers' commitment to cultural offerings in their area. Gin production in the Harz region should not be missed either, where Christian Lindner produces gin in Northern Germany's highest distillery and regularly offers tastings.

This exciting episode of the “Northern Tour” combines fascination for landscapes, culture and culinary delights at the highest level. If you want to bring a piece of northern German winter wonderland into your living room, you should definitely tune in.