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The winter magic under the festively lit maypole at the traditional Viktualienmarkt in Munich sweetens shopping during Advent
Winter magic in Munich at the Viktualienmarkt! This is an Advent and Christmas market with freshly squeezed juices, mulled wine, Munich white sausage or fish rolls and chocolate
Munich. Viktualienmarkt - Winter Magic 2024. Until January 4th, 2025, Monday to Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (on December 24th, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.). Stroll, feast, taste, shop with free admission while sipping on mulled wine, hot chocolate or a liver loaf roll!
A very special winter magic welcomes visitors to the Viktualienmarkt this year: the 110 local traders with tropical fruits, meat, game, poultry, various types of cheese, fish, bread and baked goods and fragrant spice stands have been joined by 30 winter magic stalls , which promise a pleasant shopping and tour.
In the large Christmas nativity scene on the Viktualienmarkt there are carved wooden figures that are modeled on the market people - it's worth taking a closer look here.
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| Entrance to Christmas fun at the Viktualienmarkt, foto: Waess |
Christmas nativity scene and culinary specialties from all over the world and from Bavaria
And of course there is a nativity scene, hot drinks, a gift stand and sweets. How about a good bottle of olive oil or a fragrant arrangement for the celebration this year? It gets particularly atmospheric here from 5 p.m., when all the Viktualienmarkt stalls are bathed in festive light. Here you can shop perfectly on the market's total area of 18,591 square meters.
Winter magic under the illuminated maypole
The Viktualienmarkt is the Munich way of life. Weisswurst, Munich beer, fresh pretzels and mulled wine, that's not all that underlines the charm of the market and its many stalls. The Christmas lighting and the nativity scene in the beer garden, modeled on the traders, also make it a place that you have to visit before Christmas. The market events were captured by the carvers in the nativity figures and enchant young and old alike!
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| Market shops at the Viktualienmarkt in Munich, in the background Old town hall with toy museum, photo: A. Waess |
The Viktualienmarkt in Munich is a Bavarian gem
Regardless of whether you are a tourist or a Munich resident in the Bavarian capital, the Viktualienmarkt is a must in the run-up to Christmas. Located not far from Marienplatz, you can leisurely stroll from the city's largest crib market, in front of the Old Peter, to the Viktualienmarkt.
Until January 4, 2025, the market traders' square will once again be transformed into the shiny winter magic Christmas market with festive decor at all stalls.
Winter magic at the Viktualienmarkt 2024
Dates and opening times
- Event ends on January 4, 2025
- Monday to Saturday; 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
- Closed on Sunday
- on December 24, 2024 the market will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
Christmas atmosphere in the center of Munich
Winter magic at the Viktualienmarkt
A nativity scene in the beer garden represents what is happening at the Viktualienmarkt.
Entrance fees for winter magic at the Viktualienmarkt 2024
- Entry is free!
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| Holy Spirit Church and the traditional bakery Café Rischart at Viktualienmarkt 2 in Munich, photo: A. Waess |
