Here is our update for the best Christmas markets in Munich 2024. As we like to go to nice Christmas markets ourselves to drink a hot mulled wine, we have researched which special Christmas markets there are near Munich.
Even as Munich residents, we were honestly very surprised that there are so many Christmas markets in Munich, as we came up with an incredible 25 exciting Christmas markets in Munich this year and there are certainly still one or two Christmas markets in Munich 2024 that are missing from our list.
If you are also looking for a Christmas market near Munich, you can find them in our other comprehensive Christmas market article and can choose from another unique 20 Christmas markets near Munich. Many of these Christmas markets can also be easily reached with the train from Munich in about an hour.
Best Christmas markets Munich 2024
Most of the Munich Xmas markets open at the end of November and traditionally close just before Christmas. At the Munich Christmas markets you will find a variety of culinary delights and many stalls at the Christmas Munich markets offer traditional handicrafts that are ideal for Christmas presents.
We think it’s great that many things are still handmade, which is unfortunately becoming increasingly rare.
We have researched many Christmas markets in the Munich area and compiled the top 50 Christmas markets in Munich 2024 and the surrounding area on a map so that you can find them easily.
So here is our ultimate Christmas market map for Munich and the surrounding area:
Christmas markets in Munich city centre
The Christmas markets in Munich city centre offer the greatest variety and are also the best-known Christmas markets in Munich. Due to the great location and backdrop of the city centre, each of these Christmas markets has its own flair.
However, you should always expect it to be very crowded, especially near Marienplatz. Especially after 7 pm, it can sometimes take a long time before you can order something from the mulled wine stall.
ALPENWAHN Christmas market at Viktualienmarkt
The ALPENWAHN is a Christmas market with an event character near the Viktualienmarkt not far away from the famous Marienplatz. It is one of the first Christmas markets in Munich with a cosy atmosphere.
ALPENWAHN Munich Xmas market
After-work parties at the event location
- 📅 Date: 14 November 2024 to 1 January 2025 (24.12. – 26.12. closed)
- 🕗 Opening hours: Mon. – Fri. 4 – 11 p.m., Sat. 12 – 11 p.m., Sun. 1 – 9 p.m.
- 📌 Location: Viktualienmarkt Munich at Hacker Pschorr
- 🎟️ Admission: free of charge
- 💡 Special features: One of the first Christmas markets in Munich
Winterzauber (Winter magic) at Viktualienmarkt
The Viktualienmarkt offers a cosy atmosphere during the Munich Christmas markets in 2024. Here you can find regional specialities and artisan products. Alongside the Christmas market on Marienplatz, it is definitely one of the best-known markets.
Christmas Market Viktualienmarkt Munich
One of the most famous Christmas markets in Munich!
- 📅 Date: 25 November 2024 to 5 January 2025
- 🕗 Opening hours: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. (24 Dec. until 2 p.m. & 31 Dec. until 6 p.m.)
- 📌 Location: Viktualienmarkt Munich
- 🎟️ Admission: free of charge
- 💡 Special features: Ideal location at the famous Munich market
Marienplatz Munich Christmas Market 2024
The largest and most famous Christmas market in Munich awaits you at Marienplatz during the Munich Christmas Markets 2024 – the Christkindlmarkt Munich. This is of course obvious, as Marienplatz attracts the most tourists and it is correspondingly crowded here at Christmas.
The Marienplatz Munich Christmas market is also the oldest Christmas market in Munich, as it has been around since the 14th century. In addition to a wide range of gift ideas, there is also an extensive selection of Christmas treats on offer.
Marienplatz Munich Christmas market (Christkindlmarkt)
Traditional Xmas market in Munich city centre
- 📅 Date: 25 November to 24 December 2024
- 🕗 Opening hours: Mon.-Sat.10am – 9pm, Sun. 10am – 8pm
- 📌 Location: Marienplatz Munich
- 🎟️ Admission: free of charge
- 💡 Special features: The oldest and most famous Christmas market in Munich!
Munich Residence Christmas Market at the Kaiserhof
Another Munich Christmas market that has become quite well-known is the Munich Christmas Village. Quite hidden away in the Munich Residence, word has got around about the small Christmas market in the inner courtyard, so that it is also quite busy.
However, the Christmas market in the Munich Residence offers a unique backdrop in the Kaiserhof and is also very well sheltered from the wind. Here you can browse Christmas articles and enjoy the festive atmosphere in the historic ambience of the Christmas market.
Christmas Village Munich in the Residenz
Small and hidden Christmas market in the centre of Munich!
- 📅 Date: 18 November to 22 December 2024
- 🕗 Opening hours: 11 am – 9 pm
- 📌 Location: Munich Residence Courtyard
- 🎟️ Admission fee: free
- 💡 Specialities: Wood carvings from Tyrol, on 5 & 6 December Father Christmas gives presents to children (while stocks last)
Christmas market at the Chinese Tower
The Christmas market at the Chinese Tower in the English Garden, part of the Munich 2024 Christmas markets, is known for its unique location. Here you can enjoy artisan products and Christmas treats surrounded by the nature of the English Garden. Ideally, you can also combine the Chinese Tower attraction with a visit to the Christmas market.
Drinking mulled wine at the Chinese Tower
Christmas market in the famous beer garden
- 📅 Date: 27 November to 22 December 2024
- 🕗 Opening hours: Wed.-Fri. 11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- 📌 Location: English Garden Chinese Tower Munich
- 🎟️ Admission fee: free
- 💡 Special features: two curling rinks on site
Ice magic at Karlsplatz-Stachus
Karlsplatz-Stachus will be transformed into an ice skating rink during the Munich 2024 Christmas markets. In addition to ice skating, the market also offers stalls selling Christmas items and snacks.
Munich ice magic at Stachus
Ice skating in the city centre
- 📅 Date: 22 November to 12 January 2025
- 🕗 Opening hours: 10.30 am – 10 pm, 24.12. until 4 pm, 31.12. until 6 pm
- 📌 Location: Karlsplatz / Stachus
- 🎟️ Admission fee: free, Ice skating costs admission (see website)
- 💡 Special features: two curling rinks on site
Sendlinger Tor Christmas Market
The Christmas market at Sendlinger Tor, part of the Munich Christmas markets in 2024, is somewhat smaller and offers a quiet alternative to the larger markets. The focus here is on handmade products and a relaxed shopping atmosphere.
Sendlinger Tor Christmas Market
Cosy Christmas market not far from the city centre
- 📅 Date: 25 November to 22 December 2024
- 🕗 Opening hours: 10:30 am – 9 pm
- 📌 Location: Sendlinger Tor
- 🎟️ Admission fee: free
- 💡 Special features: Daily changing programme with Christmas music
Medieval Christmas Market Munich: Advent spectacle and special Christmas market
The medieval christmas market Munich located in the Maxvorstadt district offers an authentic journey back in time to the Middle Ages with a corresponding range of goods and entertainment. At this Christmas market, you can experience historical crafts and medieval music, which definitely make the Christmas market unique and atmospheric.
Medieval Christmas Market Munich
Probably the most atmospheric Christmas market in Munich city centre
- 📅 Date: 25 November to 23 December 2024
- 🕗 Opening hours: 11 am – 9 pm
- 📌 Location: Wittelsbacher Platz
- 🎟️ Admission fee: free
- 💡 Special features: Authentic medieval atmosphere at the Christmas market
Nativity market at the Rindermarkt
The nativity scene market at the Rindermarkt specialises in everything to do with nativity scenes A wide range of figures and accessories for nativity scenes can be found here
The Kripperlmarkt is considered to be the largest nativity scene Christmas market in Germany, which is why you should definitely pay it a visit It is also relatively centrally located near Marienplatz, but does not attract as much attention as the large Christmas market.
Nativity market
The largest nativity scene market in Germany
- 📅 Date: 25. November bis 24. Dezember 2024
- 🕗 Opening hours: Mon.-Sat.10am – 9pm, Sun. 10am – 8pm
- 📌 Location: Rindermarkt Munich
- 🎟️ Admission fee: free
- 💡 Specialities: Large selection of traditional nativity scenes and figures
The Munich Feuerzangenbowle behind the Schrannenhalle
Munich’s Feuerzangenbowle is a convivial meeting place to enjoy the drink of the same name. Feuerzangenbowle is a drink that is similar to mulled wine. The aroma of spices and rum attracts visitors and provides a warming break. From 2024, the Münchner Feuerzangenbowle will be located at a new location behind the Schrannenhalle (Eataly) near the Viktualienmarkt.
Munich Feuerzangenbowle Xmas market
Christmas market specialising in the festive Feuerzangenbowle drink
- 📅 Date: 25 November to 6 January 2024
- 🕗 Opening hours: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. (24.12. – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., 31.12. – 11:00 a.m. – non-stop)
- 📌 Location: Blumenstr. 22, behind the Schrannenhalle
- 🎟️ Admission fee: free
- 💡 Special features: Open extra long on New Year’s Eve
Christmas markets in the Munich city districts
Bogenhausen Christmas Market Mulled Wine Festival
The mulled wine festival in Bogenhausen is a highlight for anyone who wants to try different types of mulled wine in a cosy atmosphere. The tradition of drinking mulled wine is celebrated here and complemented by a varied supporting programme.
Mulled Wine Festival Munich 2024
More than 35 selected types of mulled wine
- 📅 Date: 14 November to 6 January 2025
- 🕗 Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday 15-21 – Thursday to Saturday 15-22, Sunday 13-21, 24.12 10-14, 25.12 & 26.12. 12-19, 17.11 & 24.11. closed
- 📌 Location: In front of the Cosimabad in Munich
- 🎟️ Admission fee: free
- 💡 Special features: Heated tents on the grounds ensure a cosy atmosphere, craft sessions for children at weekends, children’s railway
winterwunderwerk in Werksviertel district
The winterwunderwerk is a modern Christmas market with an innovative concept and a mix of traditional and contemporary offerings. Located in the centre of the hip Werksviertel district, it is mainly young people who come here and the offerings are designed accordingly.
Since 2023, the Christmas market has also been called Zauberhafter Schmankerlmarkt, as exotic food is offered by food trucks on site.
Magical delicatessen market, curling & ice skating
Christmas market with curling & ice skating in the centre of the Werksviertel district
- 📅 Date: 14 November to 20 December 2024
- 🕗 Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday 3pm-9pm – Thursday to Saturday 3pm-10pm, Sunday 12pm-9pm, 24.12 10am-2pm, 25.12 & 26.12 12pm-7pm, 19.11 & 26.11 closed
- 📌 Location: Knödelplatz Werksviertel
- 🎟️ Admission fee: free
- 💡 Special features: Lots on offer in the programme, ice skating and curling possible
Moosacher Hüttenzauber Christmas Market
The Moosacher Hüttenzauber Christmas market is a small, romantic Christmas market that takes place directly on Moosacher St.-Martins-Platz in Munich. It will be organised for the tenth time in 2024.
Moosach Xmas Market
Romantically designed hut village
- 📅 Date: 18 November to 22 December 2024
- 🕗 Öffnungszeiten: Monday to Friday 2pm-10pm – Saturday & Sunday 12pm-10pm, 24.11. closed
- 📌 Location: St.-Martinsplatz Moosach
- 🎟️ Admission fee: free
- 💡 Special features: Daily changing programme, children’s carousel
Fairytale Bazaar Munich Christmas Market
The fairytale Christmas market in Munich is a nostalgic Christmas market and offers plenty of variety. Visitors can look forward to a magical atmosphere with nostalgic circus tents and fairground structures.
This Christmas market is definitely unique, as everything here is based on the well-known fairy tales. The market offers a varied programme with daily live music, artistic performances, a free children’s programme and numerous opportunities.
Munich Fairytale Christmas Market in the Olympic Park
Nostalgic Christmas market with a great programme for children & families
- 📅 Date: 28 November to 29 December 2024
- 🕗 Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday 2pm-10pm – Thursday to Friday 2pm-11pm, Saturday 12pm-11pm, Sunday 11am-9pm, 24.12 closed, 25.12 & 26.12. 12pm-9pm
- 📌 Location: Olympiapark South (Sommer Tollwood area)
- 🎟️ Admission fee: free
- 💡 Special features: Nostalgic circus tents and fairground buildings, daily live music, free children’s programme
Tollwood Munich christmas fair – the winter festival
The Tollwood Munich christmas fair Winter Festival, a highlight of the Christmas season, takes place on the Theresienwiese. It is characterised by its unique blend of art, culture and a lively Christmas market. Visitors can look forward to a variety of creative stalls, culinary delights and fascinating artistic performances.
Alternative Christmas market – Festival on the Theresienwiese
Big christmas fair on the Theresienwiese grounds
- 📅 Date: 26 November to 23 December 2024, 31.12 New Year’s Eve party
- 🕗 Opening hours: Mon. to Fri. 14 – 22:30, Sat. & Sun. 11 – 23:30
- 📌 Location: Theresienwiese (Octoberfest area)
- 🎟️ Admission fee: mostly free of charge
- 💡 Special features: Not a classic Christmas market, but many art exhibitors, tickets for events can be booked online (ticket hotline +49 89-38 38 50 0 (Mon – Thu from 9 am – 5 pm & Fri from 9 am – 3 pm)
Winter rush in the witch’s house
Winterrausch im Hexenhaus is a unique Christmas market in Café Ganswoanders. Visitors can look forward to local musicians, exciting readings, Christmas workshops, fire shows, aerial acrobatics and a colourful children’s programme.
Very small and cosy Christmas market
Kleiner gemütlicher Weihnachtsmarkt mit Kulturprogramm im Hexenhäusl
- 📅 Date: 21 November to 29 December 2024 (craft market only until 23 December 2024)
- 🕗 Opening hours: Mon to Thu 4pm – 11pm, Fri 4pm – 0am, Sat 12pm – 0am, Sun 11am – 10pm
- 📌 Location: Café Ganswoanders at Pilgersheimer Str. 13
- 🎟️ Admission fee: free
- 💡 Special features: Almost daily live concerts in a cosy atmosphere
Pasing Christmas Market
Pasing is home to a small but lovely traditional Christmas market that has been taking place since 1983. The square in front of Maria Schutz Church is adorned with lights and decorations during Advent, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Christmas market at Pasing
Traditional Christmas market
- 📅 Date: 30.11. & 01.12., 07.12. & 08.12., 14.12. & 15.12., 21.12. & 22.12.
- 🕗 Opening hours: 1 pm – 7:30 pm
- 📌 Ort: Bäckerstraße 21, Pasing
- 🎟️ Admission: free of charge
Winter festival Mondscheinexpress at Bahnwärter Thiel
The Moonlight Express Winter Festival at Bahnwärter Thiel in Munich is a unique experience of the Munich 2024 Christmas markets. Here you will find an interesting mix of cultural events and a festive atmosphere on the grounds of the alternative cultural project Bahnwärter Thiel.
Alternative Christmas market organized by the Bahnwärter Thiel cultural project
Drinking mulled wine with lots of cultural program
- 📅 Date: November 21 to December 23, 2024
- 🕗 Opening hours: Mon. – Fri. 5 – 10 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 1 – 10 p.m.
- 📌 Location: Am Bahnwärter Thiel
- 🎟️ Admission: free of charge
- 💡 Special features: Plenty of alternative cultural programs that appeal to younger people in particular.
Christmas Market Alte Utting
Not far from the Bahnwärter Thiel Kulturgelände is the hip Alte Utting bar, which also hosts a Christmas market . What makes it special: The Alte Utting is a disused ship and stands on top of a bridge, which makes this location something very special.
Starfleet Christmas market on the old ship “Alte Utting”
Unique location that makes this Christmas market one of a kind
- 📅 Date: December 5 to December 30, 2024
- 🕗 Opening hours: Mon. closed, Tue. & Wed. 4 pm – 0 am, Thu. 4 pm – 1 am, Fri. 4 pm – 2 am, Sat. 2 pm – 2 am, Sun. & holidays 11 am – 10 pm
- 📌 Location: Alte Utting Bar
- 🎟️ Admission: free of charge
- 💡 Special features: Curling rink nearby, many creative artists, Christmas market with the longest opening hours in Munich
Christmas market under the maypole
The Christmas market under the maypole (Weihnachtsmarkt unterm Maibaum) offers a unique Christmas atmosphere on Luise-Kiesselbach-Platz and is probably only familiar to Munich locals. Visitors can look forward to an ice rink and curling while enjoying culinary specialties from South Tyrol. Here you are more likely to meet locals than tourists.
The hut village attracts visitors with a variety of handcrafted products and treats such as chestnuts and mulled wine.
Interesting Christmas market in Sendling
Christmas idyll with ice skating and great gondola cabins for socializing
- 📅 Date: November 25 to January 5, 2025
- 🕗 Opening hours: Mon. & Fri. 2 – 9:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 11 – 9:30 p.m.
- 📌 Location: Luise-Kiesselbach-Platz Sendling
- 🎟️ Admission: free of charge
- 💡 Special features: Ice rink with skate rental, unique gondola cabins available for reservation
Pink Christmas Munich
The Pink Christmas market in the Glockenbachviertel is a Christmas market with a difference, characterized by its colourful and open concept.
With a mix of traditional and modern stalls, this market offers a platform for the LGBTQ+ community and is known for its lively atmosphere, making it one of the unique Christmas markets in Munich 2024 and even a unique event worldwide. From 6 pm onwards, there are daily shows on stage that you can experience for free.
Pink Christmas Xmas market
Unique Christmas market in Germany from the LGBTQ+ community
- 📅 Date: November 25 to December 23, 2024
- 🕗 Opening hours: Mon. & Fri. 4 – 10 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 2 – 10 p.m.
- 📌 Place: Stephansplatz
- 🎟️ Admission: free of charge
- 💡 Special features: Colorful cultural program with many celebrities
Neuhaus Christmas Market at Rotkreuzplatz
The Neuhaus Christmas market is characterized by its traditional craft stalls. Here you can watch wood carvers, glass blowers and other craftspeople demonstrate their art.
Traditional Christmas market at Rotkreuzplatz
A classic Christmas market with tradition
- 📅 Date: November 25 to December 23, 2024
- 🕗 Opening hours: daily 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- 📌 Location: Rotkreuzplatz Munich
- 🎟️ Admission: free of charge
- 💡 Special features: Extensive, daily changing program of events
Haidhausen Christmas Market
The Haidhausen Christmas market on Weißenburger Platz invites you in with its family charm. The festive lighting and lovingly decorated stalls make the stroll a pre-Christmas pleasure. Haidhausen is one of our most popular districts in Munich and is often referred to as Little France. In this respect, the market here also has a special flair.
Christmas market in perhaps the most beautiful district of Munich
Christmas market on the central square in the middle of Haidhausen
- 📅 Date: November 26 to December 24, 2024
- 🕗 Opening hours: daily 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., 24.12. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- 📌 Location: Weißenburger Platz Haidhausen
- 🎟️ Admission: free of charge
- 💡 Special features: Ecumenical prayer service on the 2nd Advent (December 8) at 10 am in front of the crib. Music program at the weekend
Winter magic at Café Gans am Wasser in Westpark
Winterzauber Gans am Wasser in Munich’s Westpark is an idyllic and unique Christmas market in Munich that enchants visitors with its cozy ambience. Here, guests can discover culinary delights and handmade works of art surrounded by nature.
Special highlights are the live music and creative workshops, which create a unique and festive atmosphere.
Cozy Christmas market in the beautiful outdoor café
Great ambience right on the lake in Westpark
- 📅 Date: November 29 to December 23, 2024
- 🕗 Opening hours: Mon. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- 📌 Location: Westpark Munich
- 🎟️ Admission: free of charge / donation basis (you can donate to the artists)
- 💡 Special features: Great Christmas market, which is cozy and has a colorful live program.
Schwabing Christmas Market Munich
The Schwabing Christmas market on Münchner Freiheit is a meeting place for art lovers and creative people. Here you will find a variety of handmade works of art and the opportunity to watch artists at work. The market is known for its cultural program and relaxed atmosphere.
Christmas market in Schwabing right next to Münchner Freiheit
Traditional Christmas market with the motto “Art without borders”
- 📅 Date: November 29 to December 24, 2024
- 🕗 Opening hours: Opening 12 noon, Mon. – Fri. 12 – 8:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 11 – 8:30 p.m.
- 📌 Location: Münchner Freiheit
- 🎟️ Admission: free of charge
- 💡 Special features: Many artists’ stands with handmade products, art tent with artistic program.
Best christmas markets in Munich
You’re probably wondering now: Which are the best Christmas markets in Munich?
The question is not so easy to answer, as there is an incredible variety of Christmas markets in Munich. We usually prefer places that are not so crowded. However, this is a criterion that somehow doesn’t apply to Christmas markets, as they are generally well attended.
If you are looking for a very traditional Christmas market and have never been to Munich before, then the Christkindlmarkt directly on Marienplatz is probably the best choice. Otherwise, we recommend the medieval market nearby, as it is a little quieter and is sure to offer a unique atmosphere this year.
Do you like it more colorful? Then check out one of the many alternative markets such as Pink Christmas, Tollwood Winter Festival or Bahnwärter Thiel.
And if you’re looking for something cozy, then you should visit the small Christmas markets at Café Gans am Wasser and Gans Woanders, which are also worth a visit in summer.
Do you have a favorite of the Munich Christmas markets in 2024? Let us know in the comments!
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