Heated wooden barrels: Elbglow in Hafencity will delight you from Monday!
New gastronomic highlight "Elbglow by Lolas" opens on November 3, 2025 in Hafencity, Hamburg - enjoy mulled wine and cheese fondue in heated wooden barrels with panoramic views.

Heated wooden barrels: Elbglow in Hafencity will delight you from Monday!
Something is happening in Hamburg! From November 3, 2025, the new gastronomic highlight “Elbglow by Lolas” will open in Hafencity, where everything revolves around the unique combination of comfort and cuisine. Under the concept of restaurateur Axel Strehlitz, heated wooden barrels become a popular meeting place for groups of 4 to 14 people. With a breathtaking view of the harbor, not only mulled wine is served here, but also delicious cheese fondue accompanied by freshly baked Sylt bread and a side salad - for just 24.50 euros per person. This is a truly heartfelt offer that will be remembered for a long time.
But that's not all. The barrels are not only intended for everyday enjoyment, but are also available for special occasions, be it a Christmas party or a milestone birthday. Booking times are available daily from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., although booking fees vary depending on group size - for a group of 4 people it is around 10 euros, while a booking for 14 people costs around 35 euros. The offer is planned until the end of January 2026 and promises to turn the cold season into a feast for the senses.
Popular winter events in Hamburg
If you are also looking for great winter events in Hamburg, numerous offers offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy the pre-Christmas atmosphere. For example, Hygge – The Farm has already been very popular as a popular place for cheese fondue in the glass greenhouse in the evenings. In addition, the Grand Elysée is hosting a festive Advent brunch in the Le Parc Restaurant from the 1st to the 3rd of Advent, which features a first-class buffet and sweet temptations. The Strandpauli winter market, which also opened on November 1st, also attracts visitors with a bit of Christmas flair.
Hamburg's districts are peppered with various places that spread the Christmas spirit. A small selection of this is the cozy atmosphere Café Kofje, where you can enjoy mulled wine and punch on warm Advent Sundays, or the enchanted igloos outside 60 seconds to Napoli, which can be reserved for groups of up to 16 people.
Christmas delights everywhere
In addition to these points of contact for hot drinks, Hamburg also presents many other magical locations, e.g. b. Dough factory and Hotel Tortue, where columns of fire and winter coziness create a cozy, warm atmosphere. Or you control it Marche de Noël where handicrafts and homemade mulled wine are offered.
Whether at “Elbglow by Lolas” or at one of the many other winter hotspots, Hamburg definitely has something to offer for everyone. Would you like a mulled wine, a cheese fondue and a view of the harbor? Your next winter break is waiting!