Pre-Christmas Season in Munich - Christmas Markets and Markets
The large Christmas market in the heart of Munich's Old Town creates a romantic atmosphere during the colder months: In front of Munich City Hall, a heavenly workshop, the Christkindlpostamt (Christmas Post Office), colorful Christmas stalls, and the popular nativity market are being set up. There will be a Krampus Run and mulled wine and festival beer
November 24 - December 24, 2025: Christmas Market on Munich's Marienplatz (English, Italiano, Français, Deutsch)
Munich. With the chilly November comes the anticipation of cozy days and pre-Christmas markets. In the heart of the Old Town, the Munich Christmas Market takes place every year on Marienplatz in front of the neo-Gothic City Hall. This market has been documented in the city center since the 14th century. When the large Christmas tree is erected in front of the City Hall, the Old Town becomes truly romantic. Around the Marian Column, an old Bavarian market with a craft market and a nativity market at the Alter Peter church gradually emerges. Because, as is also Bavarian tradition, a nativity scene with the Three Wise Men belongs under the Christmas tree. This year's Christmas market on and around Marienplatz will take place from November 24th to December 24th, 2025. There will also be exciting craft stalls, two large nativity scenes, a sheltered mulled wine bar, and a sparkling Christmas tree in the Town Hall's grand courtyard, directly in front of the Town Hall Gallery. And the Christkindl (Christmas tree) also has its own mailbox under the Town Hall tower: those who post their letters and cards here can surprise their loved ones with a stamp from the Munich Christkind!
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| Munich City Hall, Marian Column and towers of the Frauenkirche ... and in front of it the illuminated Christmas tree, photo: Helga Waess (Pressefotoarchiv - Vorjahr) |
The Heavenly Workshop for Children
During the pre-Christmas season, the popular Heavenly Workshop will once again be open for children aged six to twelve. Here, young creatives can indulge their passion for crafts and make gifts, free of charge and under supervision.
Christkindl Postbox under the Town Hall Tower at Marienplatz
A real "Christkindl" stamp should be displayed on Christmas mail. Well, then take your letter or postcard straight to the Christkindl Postbox, because here you can find the special postmark from the Munich Christkindl. At the entrance to the Town Hall, right next to the gate – under the Town Hall Tower at Marienplatz in Munich – you will find a special postbox during the Christmas market. A highlight for Christmas mail for philatelists: Letters and postcards posted here will receive the special postmark of the Christmas market.
The Krampus Run through the Christmas Market
And when the Krampus run, both young and old rejoice. During the traditional Krampus Run, the spooky figures with their carved masks and shaggy fur coats terrify young and old alike, and that's how it should be!
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| Marienplatz with the Old Town Hall in Munich - Photo: Helga Waess (press photo archive) |
Christmas music from the Town Hall balcony
Yes, right where FC Bayern celebrates its trophies and cups, contemplative Christmas carols can be heard time and again in the run-up to Christmas. The Bavarian Stubenmusik, brass bands, and various choirs perform live daily on the Town Hall balcony, brightening up the Advent season for stall visitors.
Only the BEST is served in Munich for the holidays.
And so, Munich's wine taverns are serving—hear it and be amazed—vegan elderberry mulled wine. All organic!
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| Delicious Schupfnudeln and Käsespätzle will be available again next year at Marienplatz in Munich, Photo: A. Waess |
FEST BEER from the Munich Christmas Market!
And: what can't be missed in Munich? Not even at a Christmas market! Yes, mulled wine is almost right. But Munich also needs a good beer!
At Sternenplatz, Haderner Bräu will be serving a beer specially brewed for the Christmas market at the town hall.
That's something typically Munich!
The history of the Christmas market
will be explained to interested visitors during guided tours of the market. Those interested can book these directly at Marienplatz. Sample mulled wine and delicacies and simply enjoy.
Munich Christmas Market
Location: Around Marienplatz, in front of the Old Town Hall (with the Toy Museum), and in the pedestrian zone.
Dates: November 24 to December 24, 2025
Website: www.christkindlmarkt-muenchen.de
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| … in December on Marienplatz at the Munich Christmas market, photo: |
