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Garmisch-Partenkirchen Christmas Market - A Bavarian Christmas Market in the Heart of the Alps

Updated: Oct 22


Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a famous Bavarian spot for winter sports and hosts a beautiful Christmas Market every year.

Christmas Market in Garmisch Partenkirchen
Ice Rink at Mohrenplatz in Garmisch

How to reach Garmisch-Partenkirchen:


There are diverse transportation options, including regional and high-speed trains, buses, and flights. The best choice for your journey depends on your point of departure. Click below to discover additional travel offers and prepare for your trip to Garmisch Partenkirchen.



Christmas Market in Garmisch:


The streets are enlightened with lights and Chandeliers. The main Christmas Market is set up in Richard-Strauss Kongresshaus, Garmisch. Small stalls sell Christmas specialties like Mandels, Crepes, Hot chocolate, Gluhwein, Mufflers, scarves, Christmas decorations, wooden carved decoration pieces, Christmas socks, etc.

The market was fully crowded with locals and International tourists enjoying the Christmas festivity with their friends and family.


The tall, beautiful Christmas tall enhances the beauty of the Christmas Market. There is also a carousel ride (Marry Go-Round) for the kids' entertainment.

Christmas Market in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Richard-Strauss Kongresshaus, Garmisch

The famous Garmisch Pedestrian zone was fully decorated with Christmas lights and became a magical town. The small table and stalls were placed, the local musicians played the music, and the audience enjoyed it with their favorite snacks.



More German Christmas Markets Travel Blogs:


Christmas Market in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Christmas Market at Richard-Strauss Kongresshaus, Garmisch
Christmas Market in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Christmas Stalls at Garmisch Pedestrian Zone

Ice Skating Rink:


The ice skating rink was also set up in Mohrenplatz, Garmisch, with a background of the Bavarian Alps. The kids were enjoying ice skating with their parents.

There are also some stalls placed near the Ice rink with background music.

Richard-Strauss Kongresshaus, Garmisch
Christmas Festivity at Richard-Strauss Kongresshaus, Garmisch

Christmas Market in Partenkirchen:


In Partenkirchen, there are only 2-3 stalls in Ludwigstrasse, but the streets and trees are fully decorated with lights.

Christmas Markets in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Christmas Stalls at Garmisch Pedestrian Zone

Ending Note:

If you are planning your visit to Garmisch Partenkirchen, we would suggest planning it for November or December so you can also get a chance to enjoy the Christmas market of Garmisch Partenkirchen.


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