Winter and Christmas markets in Munich
The scent of mandarins is in the air, the first cinnamon sticks are landing in the teacups and the supermarket around the corner has been selling lots of gingerbread for weeks. It's that time of year again, the most sparkling time of the year begins.✨The winter and Christmas markets open their doors to welcome visitors with warm mulled wine, delicious delicacies and creative gift ideas. Doesn't that sound tempting?
We have compiled a list for you that includes new markets as well as the classics that are worth a visit every year.❄️Daraus is the ultimate winter and Christmas market guide so that you never miss a market. So you can enjoy the pre-Christmas season to the fullest. 🎁👇
THE CLASSICS
Münchner Christkindlmarkt
There's a lot going on in the city center: The Christkindlmarkt on Marienplatz attracts visitors with all kinds of delicacies and possibly one or two ideas for Christmas presents. And of course: mulled wine!
Schwabinger Weihnachtsmarkt
One of Munich's most famous Christmas markets is of course not to be missed this year. You can look forward to an amazing program and great artists. It's sure to be magical!
Das Weihnachtsdorf
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Christkindlmarkt am Sendlinger Tor
The Sendlinger Tor is also getting Christmassy. Decorated with lights, the old gate radiates a very special flair. So head over there and let yourself be enchanted.
Tollwood Winterfestival
Have you also been looking forward to the Winter Tollwood 2023 for ages? Then there is good news: The Tollwood season has now officially been ushered in. So get there and sample new delicacies, grab great gifts for friends or family, and listen to the exciting live acts.
Die Münchner Feuerzangenbowle
What more could you wish for than to drink Feuerzangenbowle together with friends and acquaintances in icy temperatures? And then also in such a wintry and glorious ambience. Let yourself be seduced by the unique taste and the spectacular flame magic and keep evenings like these as wonderful memories.
Alpenwahn Weihnachtsmarkt
Ohhhh yes! It's getting Christmassy again in the middle of the city, right by the Vikutalienmarkt. So wrap up warm and off you go. With friends or family and a cup or two of mulled wine, it's a great place to be.
Wintermarkt Flughafen München
We no longer go to the airport just to travel to a distant country. No! From mid-November, you can look forward to a wintery, fun-filled entertainment program. Whether it's an ice skating rink, curling or simply drinking punch. There's something for everyone.
Weihnachtsmarkt am Chinesischen Turm
Immerse yourself in the festive anticipation and enjoy mulled wine, delicious specialties and festive music. The great atmosphere at the Chinese Tower will make your Christmas heart beat even faster. This Christmas market is definitely not to be missed.
Winterworld
This Christmas market is being held at Motorworld for the first time this year. Look forward to a skating rink, a Ferris wheel and a traditional Christmas winter village with heated chalets. Of course, there will also be plenty of mulled wine and delicacies. As a special highlight, you can admire a "Flying Santa Claus" at a height of 30 meters.
THE LITTLE ONES
Haidhauser Weihnachtsmarkt
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Mondscheinexpress - Ein Winterfestival am Bahnwärter Thiel
The winter season has also officially begun at Bahnwärter Thiel. Art & curiosities, fragrant delicacies, rare treasures, warm fireplaces and a cabaret stage for daily concerts can all be discovered here. Afterwards, the warm hall invites you to a colorful evening program.
Weihnachtsmarkt im Steinchen
The Steinchen is already known for its cozy flair. How is it supposed to go on at Christmas... It's almost unbearable with all the coziness. And then there's the mulled wine!
Praterstrand Weihnachtsmarkt
We can look forward to this premiere: this Christmas market is taking place on Praterinsel for the first time. Yeah, a new location for sipping mulled wine! Rounded off with street food and a wide variety of Christmas parties, it sounds like a great event that you shouldn't miss out on.
Winterrausch im Hexenhaus
The Hexenhäusl invites you again to an extraordinary Christmas market. Guaranteed free of "Last Christmas", but with the coziest atmosphere!
Zauberhafter Schmankerlmarkt
For a few years now, the Werksviertel has also been a hive of activity at Christmas time. No wonder, the delicacies market attracts visitors with delicious treats, great gift ideas and various hands-on activities. Also special: the ice skating rink in the middle of Knödelplatz. Anyone who wants to can whizz across the ice and try their hand at pirouettes.
Resi am Markt x Winterzauber Viktualienmarkt Weihnachtsmarkt
Feasting at the Viktualienmarkt is one of the basic skills of all Munich residents. However, you shouldn't miss out on the winter magic at the Viktualienmarkt. Because Christmas delicacies are usually twice as good to enjoy.
Christkindlmarkt
It's also getting Christmassy in Trudering. There are now stalls on the square near the cultural center where you can sip mulled wine, snack on cookies or buy presents.
Blutenburger Weihnacht
On the 2nd weekend of Advent, you have the opportunity to see Blutenburg Castle in its Christmas splendor. A magical Christmas market is also being held there this year. It doesn't get much more enchanted than this - after all, we're talking about a castle here!
Der schwedische Adventsmarkt
In Ramersdorf it will be Swedish and Christmassy at the same time. You have the chance to bag typical Swedish handicrafts, jewelry or various other things for your loved ones in a wintery atmosphere. Let's go!
Weihnachtsmarkt am Mangfallplatz
There is also a Christmas market at Mangfallplatz this year. Naturally with everything that goes with it: mulled wine, hot chestnuts and Feuerzangenbowle.
Harlachinger Adventsmarkt
Take the opportunity to visit the Harlachinger Advent market with its cozy atmosphere on the first weekend of Advent. Traditional huts, a good atmosphere and lots of live music await you. Doesn't that sound fantastic?
Giesinger Wintertreiben am Grünspitz
Every Advent weekend you have the chance to visit the Giesinger Wintertreiben. It's a bit more alternative there: food trucks and a flea market are on the program!
Haderner Weihnachtsmarkt
In Hadern, you also have the chance to get into the Christmas spirit on the first weekend of Advent. As you would expect, there will be mulled wine, sweet delicacies and much more.
Christkindlmarkt unterm Maibaum
In 2024, you can still sip mulled wine and snack on sweet treats in a wintry atmosphere.
THE SPECIALS
Märchenbazar im Olympiapark-Süd
The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner. Not in the Christmas spirit yet? No problem! Because the fairytale bazaar is simply enchanting. So head there and stroll through this magical atmosphere with mulled wine or punch. Instead of Christmas kitsch, there are circus tents, lots of live music and delicious food: The Märchenbazar is perfect for anyone who likes things a little more alternative.
Mittelalterlicher Wintermarkt
Tired of the typical Christmas kitsch? Then try something new and take a stroll through the medieval market. Discover a whole new world and immerse yourself in the past.
Münchner Kripperlmarkt 2023
The largest nativity scene market in Germany takes place in Munich. You have to take advantage of this and stop by. Whether you're looking for figurines yourself or just want to view the works of art on site. The nativity scene market is definitely worth a visit.
Die Sternenflotte - Weihnachtsmarkt
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Pink Christmas 2023
It's getting pink again this year on Stephansplatz. The queer Christmas market is back with all its colorful specialties. Every Sunday, for example, exciting events take place on the show stage. But you'll have to find out for yourself what else you can experience there. Let's go there!
Lateinamerikanischer Weihnachtsmarkt
Do you like it colorful? Then stop by the Latin American winter market. You will be offered a fantastic entertainment program. DJs and various forms of music, stalls where you can discover great things and there are also one or two surprises for the little guests. But: keep your wits about you, the market only runs for one weekend.
So, are you in the Christmas spirit by now? There's bound to be one of the markets mentioned above that suits you. So let's go there! Want to know which other markets are taking place in Munich? Then take a look at our website or our app - there you'll find all the markets with opening times, locations and the latest information at a glance. 🎅🎄