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Christmas markets in Munich from November
The Christmas season is fast approaching and you can already visit the first Christmas markets in the city from the end of November. As always, almost all of them offer you lots of treats such as roasted almonds, gingerbread, mulled wine, hot chocolate, punch, but also a programme for children, stalls to stroll around and much more! One or two Christmas markets also offer you little specialities. Read for yourself!
- Christmas village in the Imperial Court of the Residence
- Christmas market at Sendlinger Tor
- Pink Christmas, the queer Christmas market
- Mulled wine festival in Bogenhausen's magical Christmas forest
- Christmas market at the Chinese Tower
- Fairytale bazaar in the Olympic Park South
- Christmas market in the Werksviertel Mitte
- Christmas market Bad Tölz
Christmas village in the Imperial Court of the Residence
This Christmas market is located in the inner courtyard of the Munich Residence on Odeonsplatz. Here you will find classic stalls, but also a children's programme with a Punch and Judy show, stalls from goldsmiths, fur tanners and glassblowers.
When: 18.11. - 22.12.2024
Where? Odeonsplatz, inner courtyard of the Residenz
Directions: U4, U5 Odeonsplatz
Photo: dmitrynaumov on canva
Christmas market at Sendlinger Tor
At Sendlinger Tor you will find an equally beautiful Christmas market with exciting stalls to stroll along. If you still need a last-minute gift, for example, you might find it there with handmade candles, Christmas tree baubles, scented oils, Indian handicrafts, wooden toys, ceramics, jewellery and much more. There is of course mulled wine, Feuerzangenbowle, non-alcoholic hot drinks, etc. to drink. A changing programme of Christmas music adds to the festive atmosphere.
When: 25.11. - 22.12.2024
Where? Sendlinger-Tor-Platz
Directions: U1, U2 Sendlinger Tor
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Pink Christmas, the queer Christmas market
In the Glockenbachviertel, you can get into the Christmas spirit with the LGBTQIA+ community in a colourful and cheerful way. Delicious mulled wine, presents, a colourful crowd, a DJ and a show stage with travesty star Gene Pascale! There's room for everyone who wants to experience a colourful, tolerant and dazzling Christmas!
When: 25.11. - 23.12.2024
Where? St Stephen's Square
Directions: U1, U2 Sendlinger Tor
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Mulled wine festival in Bogenhausen's magical Christmas forest
Two large tents full of Christmas spirit and stalls with a mountain hut flair await your visit to the mulled wine festival! Here you can choose between 30 different types of mulled wine, enjoy punch or Feuerzangenbowle or snack on fresh treats such as roasted almonds, gingerbread and more. Children will also find something to do here with the children's carousel, the children's railway and the Punch and Judy show.
When: 14.11. - 06.01.2025
Where? Weissenburger Platz
Directions: S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8 Rosenheimer Platz
Photo: 5ph on Canva
Christmas market at the Chinese Tower
If you're out and about in the English Garden anyway, you can walk straight to the Chinese Tower. Here you will also find a cosy Christmas market with handicrafts, delicacies, a children's carousel, mulled wine, hot chocolate and other treats.
When: 27.11. - 23.12.2024
Where? English Garden near the Chinese Tower
Directions: Bus 54, 58, 68 to Chinesischer Turm
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Fairytale bazaar in the Olympic Park South
You can spend a wonderful evening at the fairytale bazaar in the Olympiapark. Circus tents, a cosy bar, Bavarian and international delicacies and stalls with clothing, leather goods, jewellery and handicrafts are spread across the grounds of the other summer Tollwood Festival. There is also a programme of art, culture, music, fairy tales, candle drawing and Punch and Judy shows.
When: 28 November - 29 December 2024
Where? Spiridon-Louis-Ring 100
Directions: U3, U8 Olympiazentrum,
Tram 12 Infanteriestraße, Tram 12, 20, 21 Leonrodplatz
Bus 53/59 Infanteriestraße
Bus 144 Spiridon-Louis-Ring
Photo: Märchenbazar
Christmas market in the Werksviertel Mitte
The Christmas market in the Werksviertel centre will also provide plenty of food, drink and entertainment. There will be a stage with a programme on two weekends. You should definitely try the food at the numerous food trucks when you're there! Of course, you will also find creative and artistic stalls. And if you're already in the Werksviertel anyway, you can visit our partner, the Umadum Ferris wheel, and enjoy the view over the city.
When: 14.11. - 20.12.2024
Where? Knödelplatz, near Ostbahnhof
Directions: U5 Ostbahnhof
S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8 Ostbahnhof
Tram 19, 21 Ostbahnhof
Bus X30, 54, 55, 58/68, 62, 100, 145, 149, 155, 190, 191, X200 Ostbahnhof
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Christmas market Bad Tölz
As a special insider tip, we have a Christmas market that is located outside of Munich, but is well worth a visit! The small town of Bad Tölz is about an hour's train journey from Munich's main railway station. In the beautiful market street of the old town you will find the region's most popular Christmas market. Enjoy a mulled wine or hot chocolate, regional delicacies from the Tölz region and be enchanted by the pre-Christmas atmosphere. Children enjoy the children's carousel at the fountain and festive music is provided by singing and music groups from the Isarwinkel. The scent of roasted almonds and candied apples fills the air.
With the CityTourCard Munich you get a free cup of mulled wine!
When: 22.11. - 24.12.2024
Where? Historic Marktstraße, 83646 Bad Tölz
Directions: Zone M-6, RB56 direction Lenggries to Bad Tölz, then bus 311, 313 to Bad Tölz main post office
Photo: Bad Tölz Tourismus
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