Sustainable gifts in Hamburg

Who doesn't know it? The next birthday, Christmas or wedding is just around the corner and you don't know what to give. It should be special, not too big and made with love - that certain something. How about bags made from upcycled tubes, colourful mismatch socks from certified sustainable production or linen cushions with hand screen printing? At these 10 places you will find sustainable alternatives that certainly not everyone has.

1.Frohstoff - Beautiful and handy

The colourful animals and plants on the bright natural fabrics become an everyday beautifier in every home. Screen printing is used to conjure up the works of art on the postcards, cushions, aprons or even tea towels. It looks chic and thanks to the careful selection of colour and textiles, it is naturally beautiful and sustainable.

2.Kulturchoc - Delicious and correct

Pure empowerment is on the menu in this project. At Kulturchoc there are really "correct confections". Women with a migration background and often with refugee experience create chocolate pralines, date confections and other sweet stuff. In Altona, you can buy the culinary world tour as a gift or for your own taste buds.

3.Hey Du - Creative and typically hamburgish

It is not only the title that is appealing in this store. A studio and pop-up store in one, the rooms on St. Pauli, have become home to small, sustainable labels and local designers. Jewellery in maritime design and clear shapes, colourful illustrations and all kinds of Hamburg souvenirs. For a lasting Hamburg impression, there is an integrated tattoo studio where the cool illustrations get right under your skin.

4.Lockengelöt - Upcycling at its best

Oil barrels, LPs, skateboards or old books get a 2nd chance in this store in the Karoviertel. Key boards, coffee tables, mini-bars, ceiling lamps and retro chic jewellery have been made in the Hamburg factory for 15 years. By the way, even your favourite scratched plate or faded book can become a work of art here. A gift could hardly be more personal.

5.Quiddje - Handmade pieces for all senses

Lovingly selected, locally from small labels and fairly produced are the many handmade extras of the store in Wilhelmsburg. At Quiddje there is something to touch, to taste, to feel good and to see anyway.

6.Werkhaus - Practical articles with plugging system

The pencil boxes, seat stools or boxes are not just something for tidying enthusiasts. For over 25 years, people with and without disabilities have been making the practical products for the desk and everyday accessories in the Lüneburg Heath. Everything is made from recycled paper and wood. The highlight is the practical plug-in system that works without screws and glue.

7.All my friends - Together from the region

Over 100 small manufacturers find a home under this roof. The ever-changing range of products from the smallest manufacturers offers the right gift for pretty much every taste. Tableware, prints, clothing, culinary delights, and so on and so forth. What they all have in common is that they come from the region and pay attention to environmentally friendly production.

8.nosame - Unique and one of a kind

Here, no two shirts are alike. At the Unique Concept Store in Neustadt, you can embroider your own motifs on clothing. From handwritten declarations of love to statements to the little ones' favourite cuddly toy, every wish is possible. The focus is on sustainable production of the clothing and the many other accessories in the shop.

9.Weltladen Osterstraße - For a fair world

"Weltläden" are very famous in Germany. Fairly produced goods from all over the world find a place on these shelves. Jewellery, clothing and sweets bring the world to Hamburg and satisfy wanderlust. The shop in Eimsbüttel is not only one of the oldest shops in Osterstraße, but also the oldest world shop in Hamburg with over 40 years of existence.

10.Mimulus - Cosmetics to feel good

How about a gift with wellness character? The small shop in Schanzenstraße offers the all-round wellness package for body and soul. Here you can find body lotions made from natural ingredients, lipsticks in all kinds of colours, fragrant aromatherapies, wellness products and also the right accessories to carry out the cosmetics.