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Munich Christmas Market Guide – A Must Visit Christmas Markets in Munich

Updated: Oct 28


Munich Christmas Guide
Christmas Market in Munich

At the end of November, Munich city is decorated with lights and the festivity of Christmas. There are different Christmas markets in Munich that are unique in their own style and worth to visit them.


Christmas Market in Marienplatz, Munich
Christmas Market in Marienplatz, Munich

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How many days to spend Christmas Market in Munich:


To fully enjoy the Christmas markets in Munich, it's highly suggested to spend at least 2 to 3 days, as there are many different Christmas markets, and not all of them are located near each other.



Tips for visiting the Christmas Market in Munich:


  • Don't only focus on the main Christmas market like Marienplatz Christmas Market but also visit the other themed Christmas markets like Residenz Christmas Village or  Schwabing to get the flavor of festivity in Munich.


  • Munich gets very cold in December and sometimes, it also snows a lot. Be ready to dress up with layers, gloves, hats, and scarves.


    Christmas Market Schwabing
    Christmas Market Schwabing

  • Don't forget to try out local food like Lebkuchen (gingerbread), Bratwurst, Käsespätzle (cheese noodles), Roasted chestnuts, and Stollen (fruitcake).


  • Munich has a very good public transporation system and all the christmas markets are accessible with public transport - you can buy day pass or group ticket and use the public transport for free.


    Christmas Market in Munich
    Christmas Market in Munich


  • Most of the small stalls don't accept card payment, It's better to carry cash. There are also very many ATMs located nearby.


  • The weekends are very crowded so it's suggested to visit the markets during the weekdays if possible.


Christmas Markets in Munich:


1. Munich Christkindlmarkt at Marienplatz:


You should start your tour of Munich Christmas Market from Christkindlmarkt, one of the oldest Christmas markets. It's the Christmas market located in Marienplatz and the shopping street nearby.



Christkindlmarkt Marienplatz
Christkindlmarkt Marienplatz, Munich

It also has one of the tallest Christmas Trees in Munich with a background of the magnificent Munich Town Hall.



The Marienplatz is already one of the most happening and lively places in Munich, but the square and the streets are overcrowded with people during the Christmas festivity.


Christmas Market at Marienplatz, Munich
Christmas Festivity at Marienplatz, Munich

The square has small wooden shops selling unique Christmas decoration pieces and souvenirs.



Christmas Festivity at Kauferingerstrasse, Munich
Christmas Festivity at Kauferingerstrasse, Munich

Some food stalls also sell Christmas specialties like Mandel, wurst, etc. You can also enjoy live music (glockenspiel) every day over the balcony of the Town hall.



2. Christmas Market at SternenPlatz at Rinder:


It's an extension of the Christmas Market at Marienplatz and it's typically missed by lots of people, but it's a beautiful market with the mind-blowing decor of lights on the trees. It provides the cozy and romantic feel of Christmas.


Christmas Wooden Pyramid in Munich
Christmas Wooden Pyramid at Rindermarkt, Munich

You can find a Christmas Wooden Pyramid and traditional red-colored stalls serving Gluhwein.



3. Christmas Festivity in Viktualienmarkt:


Just a few minutes walk from Marienplatz, you can also visit Viktualienmarkt. It is a permanent open-air market just a few meters away from Marienplatz. The market has turned into a Christmas wonder with decor.


Christmas Market in Viktualienmarkt, Munich
Christmas Festivity in Viktualienmarkt, Munich

The market is lightened up with Christmas colors with lots of stalls and tables to enjoy the Christmas specialties.



4. Sendlinger Tor Christmas Market:


Sendlinger Tor is one of the gates of Munich, and it's just a few meters away from Viktualienmarkt, so you can walk directly towards Sendlinger Tor to experience the Christmas market there. It’s also one of the most vibrant places in Munich, with uncountable bars.


Christmas Market at Sendlinger tor, Munich
Christmas Market at Sendlinger tor, Munich

The place has a beautiful Christmas market with wooden stalls selling Christmas decorations, jewelry, lights, Christmas trees, etc.



Christmas Market at Sendlinger tor, Munich
Christmas Market at Sendlinger tor, Munich


5. Christmas Village at the Munich Residenz (Weihnachtsdorf):


After exploring these markets, we headed towards our favorite Christmas market in Munich. It’s in the Courtyard of Munich Residenz.



You will be amazed at how Munich Residenz's courtyard portrays Christmas festivity.


Munich Residenz Christmas market
Munich Residenz Christmas market

Various wooden stalls sell wooden ornaments, lanterns, Christmas decor, scarves, and many other things.


Munich Residenz Christmas market
Munich Residenz Christmas market

The fascinating thing about the market is the display of the dolls and Santa Claus depicting different scenes. The markets become very crowded and packed on the weekends.



6. Travel back to Medieval times in Wittelsbacher Platz:


You can also walk for 2-3 and reach Wittelsbacher Platz which celebrates the Christmas festivity in Medieval style near the famous Odeonsplatz.



The Wittelsbacher Platz has changed into a Medieval village even the people over there are also dressed in traditional old medieval style costumes.


 Medieval Christmas Market in Munich
Medieval time in Wittelsbacher Platz

There are ongoing shows for the entertainment of the audience on weekends and a lot of music surrounded by different wooden stalls selling Christmas special things like wooden carved decoration pieces, candles, soaps, jewelry, etc.


Medieval’s time in Wittelsbacher Platz Christmas Market, Munich
Medieval’s time in Wittelsbacher Platz Christmas Market, Munich

7. Pink Christmas Market in Stephansplatz:


Munich also has a pink Christmas market, which looks like a fairy tale. It has pink theme trees and typical German stalls like any other Christmas Market.



8. Tollwood Magic- Theresienwiesen:


The Tollwood is not a Christmas but a winter market where the World’s famous Oktoberfest takes place yearly in Theresienwiese.


Tollwood Winter, Munich
Tollwood Winter Theresienwiesen, Munich

There are German and International exhibitors displaying different things in tent stalls. There are lots of food tents serving different cuisines with seating stalls.


Tollwood Winter, Munich
Tollwood Winter Theresienwiesen, Munich

9. Weihnachtsmarkt am Chinesischen Turm:


The Chinese Christmas market is located in the famous Englischer Garten. The market is more popular with locals than international visitors. There are lots of families and friends visiting there and crowded with lots of people.



Christmas market in Englischer Garten, Munich
Chinese Christmas market in Englischer Garten, Munich

There’s a famous Grandma Barn which is famous among kids. There are a variety of stalls with traditional food, jewelry, ornaments, etc.



Chinese Christmas market in Munich
Chinese Christmas market in Englischer Garten, Munich

10. Neuhaus Christmas Market - Rotkreuzplatz Christmas Market:


The Christmas market at Rotkreuzplatz also known as Neuhaus Christmas Market is well connected with the subway and buses.



It’s a small Christmas market with the most authentic and local vibes as it's not too touristic.


Christmas Festivity in Munich
Christmas Festivity in Munich