With Christmas Eve just around the corner, the Himmelpfort post office in Brandenburg is bustling with activity. A representative from Deutsche Post announced on November 23rd that for a timely response before Christmas, letters should ideally be delivered by the second week of Advent. However, the post office remains operational till the 24th of December.
Already receiving around 10,000 wish lists by mid-November, Himmelpfort boasts the highest volume of letters among all German post offices. In 2021, Himmelpfort handled an estimated 310,000 letters from children in 60 different countries.
The letters, headed by Santa Claus and accompanied by his 20 Christmas angels, are dispatched from the Hennigsdorf mail center with a distinctive Christmas postmark. These letters are sorted and processed at Himmelpfort over a four-day workweek from Thursday to Sunday, between 11 am and 5 pm.
To ensure your child's letters reach Santa Claus in time for a swift reply, consider Deutsche Post's mailing suggestions based on the destination:
- For delivery within Europe, aim to send your letters by the 10th of December.
- For international destinations, expedite your letters by sending them by the 1st of December.
Always verify the latest postal deadlines and delivery times on the local post office or Deutsche Post's official website to ensure a stress-free and joyful holiday season.
While Himmelpfort's specific operations or unique Christmas traditions were not found in our research, it is a crucial part of the Deutsche Post network, handling an impressive volume of mail and packages during the festive season. For further information about local post office operations, you're encouraged to contact Deutsche Post directly or visit their official website.
