Hamburger DOM 2025 - Largest Fun Fair in Northern Germany

For those unacquainted, the Hamburger Dom is northern Germany’s largest goose fair and takes place over three separate bursts of 30 days each, in the year, Spring, Summer and Winter. You can think of Hamburger DOM as a month-long festival where carnival magic meets foodie paradise. With summer and winter dates yet to be announced, the Spring DOM will be taking place from the 21st March – 21st April 2025. 

It’s the biggest and longest fair that lasts in Germany, drawing almost ten million visitors from across the country each year. It’s been described as “north Germany’s equivalent of Munich’s Oktoberfest” – except with fewer tourists. In other words, it’s the best way to experience German folk culture in all its carnivalesque brilliance, if you’re staying in Hamburg.  

Taking place in the St Pauli quarter of the city, Hamburger DOM essentially turns the whole of the Heiligengeistfeld area into a giant fun fair, with carousels, fairground rides, and everything good that funfairs can provide, including delicious bratwurst.  

Each Wednesday is family day, and every Friday – there is a huge firework display that takes place at 10.30 pm to get you going before the weekend starts. 

Grab your friends, bring your appetite, and get ready for an amazing time!