Märchenschiffe am Jungfernstieg with kids

From November 26 to December 23, 2026, the Märchenschiffe (Fairy-Tale Boats) of City Management Hamburg will be moored at the Jungfernstieg landing stage for the 37th time. On the baking boats Saselbek and Sielbek, children aged 4 and up bake and decorate Christmas cookies every day at 9, 10:30, 12, 2, 3:30 and 5 p.m. Each child needs a baking ticket with a €4.50 deposit; from November 26, remaining tickets are available at the Märchenschiffe office (ATG ticket house opposite landing stage 3) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 4 p.m., while supplies last. Children may take their baking apron and baking hat home with them. On the theater boat Bredenbek, a different interactive program is offered every day, for example with the Alsternixe (Alster mermaid), a magician, the storyteller or face painting on Saturday. Performances take place Monday through Friday at 10, 11, 12, 1, 3 and 4 p.m., and hourly from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. Admission is free. Groups of 5 or more people should book in advance at 040 36138767. For parents, there is the café boat Susebek, open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Photography and filming are not allowed on board.