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Open sunday shopping on January 4 at Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier

On Sunday, January 4, 2026, Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier invites you to the first Sunday shopping day of the year. Between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., guests can get active with a wide range of offers in the areas of sports, health, and nutrition.

New year, new me—many people start afresh after the turn of the year with this motto in mind. On January 4, Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier offers the opportunity to pick up tips and inspiration for an active and healthy lifestyle. In front of the Adidas store on Überseeboulevard, Störtebeker SV invites younger guests to various sports courses – from parent-child gymnastics to taekwondo, there is something for everyone.

On Baltimore Straße in front of Zara, the motto is: get active and earn your smoothie. Visitors can pedal on the smoothie bike or practice their rowing technique on the smoothie rover. There will also be short talks on the topics of health and exercise, as well as free health checks such as blood sugar tests – carried out by the HafenCity Apotheke located in the quarter.

There's also plenty of activity in the event area in front of Thalia. Every hour, the local sports club invites visitors to take part in various sports classes such as Body Combat and Grit Cardio. It's well worth joining in, as not only will you benefit from the exercise, but the sports club will also be holding a prize draw for participants.

All event offerings are free of charge on this day, and registration is not necessary—just come by and join in.

Panoptikum - Wax Museum

Fascination between wax and reality A selfie with pop star Adele, the Queen and Angela Merkel? That is possible, in the Panoptikum in Hamburg. The Panoptikum in Hamburg St. Pauli was founded in 1879, making it the oldest Wax museum in Germany. The Faerber family has carried on this tradition for five generations - with dedication, care and great attention to detail. Because: Similarity to the original is no coincidence. But true art. Visitors experience this very special art on over 700 m² of exhibition space. The Panoptikum is a fascinating world of wax, in which reality and fantasy merge with each other. Currently more than 120 personalities from art and culture, sport and politics, society and history are shown - including many celebrities and real megastars. The best thing: The stars and starlets are not photo-shy at all and wait patiently for photos from the private paparazzi. Photography is in the exhibition expressly permitted, after all, selfies with the wax figures belong to everyones visit of the Panoptikum! In addition to current personalities such as singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, singer Helene Fischer, US President Donald Trump and Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie, local celebrities such as Olivia Jones will also be present. Additionally, historical figures such as Henry VIII, Albert Einstein and Friedrich von Schiller are shown. A horror scene and a medical-anatomical cabinet complete the collection. The visit to the Panopticon lasts 45 to 60 minutes. A free audioguide provides visitors with information about the wax works on display in German and English. Admission times Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m Saturday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m Sunday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m Panopticon | Spielbudenplatz 3 | 20359 Hamburg Telephone 040 31 03 17 | Fax 040 51 29 63 | info@panoptikum.de | www.panoptikum.de

parkrun Krupunder See

Krupunder See parkrun – Run, Walk, Volunteer, Connect!

Every Saturday at 9:00 AM, runners, walkers, and fitness enthusiasts gather at Krupunder See parkrun. It’s not about competition or best times – it’s about movement, community, and fun. Whether you’re fast, slow, or somewhere in between – everyone is welcome!

What makes it special? You can’t finish last! Our tail walker ensures that no one is left behind, and every participant is celebrated – whether you finish in under 20 minutes or enjoy a relaxed walk.

With official timing! Your run or walk is recorded so you can track your progress if you want. Your time is posted online, allowing you to compare it with previous runs.

Part of a global community! parkrun takes place worldwide – from Hamburg to Sydney. With just one registration, you can join any event and meet new people wherever you go.

You don’t have to run to be part of it! You can also help as a volunteer, cheer on others, or simply enjoy the friendly atmosphere.

When? Every Saturday, 9:00 AM

Where? Krupunder See, Halstenbek

Info & Registration: Sign up here!

perfect? – Dieter Balzer, Rafael de la Rica, Hans Kotter, Jürgen Paas, Yves Rasch, Babak Saed, Willi Siber, Jessi Strixner

The pursuit of perfection is a universal human endeavour; it describes the desire to achieve the best in everything we do and to avoid mistakes and imperfections. With impressive exhibits and an exciting accompanying programme, the exhibition invites visitors to question their own relationship with perfection. It shows the balance between the desire for perfection and the acceptance of one's own imperfections. ‘The Pursuit of Perfection’ is an invitation to explore the many aspects of this human desire and gain new perspectives on the pursuit of excellence.

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Public guided tour in English: DANIEL SPOERRI

Included in the entrance fee to the exhibition, due to the limited number of participants, registration at the reception is required for the guided tours.

Rätseln im Januar

Test your knowledge!

The January quiz at the Jenfelder Au library will really make you think.

Rely on your knowledge or look up the answers in the books on site.