The traditional Sunday fish market takes place from 5:00 to 9:30 a.m. (from 7:00 a.m. between November 15th and March 15th) with open-air stalls at the eastern end of Große Elbstraße in Altona. The market serves an economic and social function for local customers and vendors. The sometimes boisterous behavior of the vendors also makes the public fish market a tourist attraction. On summer Sundays, around 70,000 visitors come, while on winter Sundays, the number is between 5,000 and 10,000.

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Doria

August 19, 2025

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Pretty much everything has been traded here since 1703.
The Hamburg Fish Market is legendary and a must-see for anyone visiting Hamburg. At this market, which is steeped in tradition and located opposite the over 100-year-old fish auction hall, pretty much everything that isn't nailed down has been traded since 1703.

Since the early 18th century, the Altona Fish Market has sold not only fish but also fruit, vegetables, and plants. The fact that the market is also open early on Sundays is because the fresh fish was supposed to reach the aristocratic kitchens before church service.

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JR on Tour

February 25, 2026

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There's still plenty of action here on Sunday mornings, with numerous stalls inviting you to shop.

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