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As the Christmas season approaches, the quest for unique gifts intensifies. Concept stores provide an alternative to traditional shopping destinations, offering expertly curated and stylish merchandise. In this piece, we highlight several concept stores in Hamburg that offer captivating gifts.
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A mix of design, craftsmanship, and originality sets concept stores apart as attractive destinations for unique gifts. Our website has rounded up several stores that are sure to impress.
Art and Design Shop by Kultur & Gut
The KuGu-Shop by Kultur & Gut in Hamburg features an extensive selection of products from small labels, designers, and artists. Apart from clothing, posters, and books, the store also offers accessories such as jewelry, socks, and scarves. A highlight is the Caps against Gaps, which address the gender pay gap. For every cap sold, €5 is donated to the worldwide women's organization UN Women Germany.
Location: Friedensallee 7-9, 22765 HamburgOpening Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm
B-Lage Returns
The concept store B-Lage closed its Schanze shop earlier this year, but will return for the Christmas season with a range of gifts from various artists and brands. You can find there Franzbroetchen-souvenirs, handmade ceramics, herbal teas, books, jackets, and accessories made from tents left over from festivals.
Location: Eppendorfer Weg 68, 20259 HamburgOpening Hours: December 9th - 21st, Monday through Saturday, 11 am - 7 pm
Nosame Hamburg Stickereien
At Nosame in the Neustadt, you can have almost anything embroidered on a textile item of your choice. This includes personal messages, drawings of your children, or photos of your dog. Leatherware, notebooks, calendars, and other small items are also available.
Location: Wexstraße 32a, 20355 HamburgOpening Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 12 pm - 7 pm, and Saturday, 12 pm - 4 pm
Eimsbuetler Kraemerladen
The shop in the Osterstraße guarantees no boredom. The Kraemerladen is stocked with fashion, jewelry, and charming trinkets: abstract Boobie puzzles, self-love pins, vulva-shaped coasters, or disco ball flowerpots. No matter how quirky, glittery, or unconventional, you'll find it there.
Location: Osterstraße 169, 20255 HamburgOpening Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 am - 6 pm, Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Oh Dear in the Schanze
Oh Dear has been a staple since 2018. The store offers a variety of gifts for younger family members, including books from the Zuckersuss Verlag, the Super-Frauen-Quartett, or colorful children's gum boots. Additionally, the store features a wide selection of home decor, paper goods, plants, and self-made jewelry.
Location: Altonaer Straße 5a, 20357 HamburgOpening Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 am - 6 pm, and Saturday, 11 am - 4 pm
Weiblich gefuehrte Labels bei Hello Love
While not entirely unknown, Hello Love in Eppendorf has been in operation for seven years. The store boasts handpicked products from fashion, accessories, and interior items. Alongside their own collection, the founders primarily feature collections from small, female-led labels.
Location: Eppendorfer Weg 279, 20251 HamburgOpening Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 11 am - 6 pm, and Saturday, 11 am - 5 pm
Human Empire
As its name suggests, Human Empire specializes in paper goods, including cards, books, gift wrapping, prints, and posters, as well as home decor items. Since the founders have become parents, they also offer colorful children's dishes, books, and toys.
Location: Schulterblatt 132, 20357 HamburgOpening Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 am - 7 pm
Values Friends at the Roedingsmarkt
The "Eco-Concept Store" offers a wide range of natural cosmetics, fair fashion, and sustainable home and accessory products. Both national and international brands can be found in the store.
Location: Großer Burstah 42, 20457 HamburgOpening Hours: Monday through Friday, 11 am - 7 pm, and Saturday, 11 am - 6 pm
Annika Eifert, born in 1999 and studying Communications Science and Management in Erfurt, leads the Non-Profit Online Magazine "UNGLEICH" that highlights quality of life in the East. An internship in the Social Media Team of "OMR 5050" brought her to Hamburg. She frequently adopts new trends and gadgets, although her screen time remains her secret. Her laptop, infamous for attracting various liquids, is well-insured. Nickname: ika.
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At these concept stores in Hamburg, you can find unique gifts for the Christmas season beyond traditional shopping destinations. Annika Eifert's article highlights several establishments such as KuGu-Shop by Kultur & Gut, offering an extensive selection of products from small labels, artists, and designers, and B-Lage, which will return temporarily for the holiday season. Other noteworthy stores include Nosame Hamburg Stickereien, Eimsbuetler Kraemerladen, Oh Dear, Hello Love, Human Empire, and Values Friends at the Roedersmarkt, each showcasing a blend of lifestyle, home-and-garden, and shopping merchandise.
