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Romantic “Christmas Village” in the Kaiserhof of the Munich Residenz
November 16 to December 22, 2026: “Christmas Village” and fairy-tale forest in the Kaiserhof of the Residenz (Italiano, Francais, Deutsch, English, Nederlands)
Munich. A small village within a grand courtyard! Located right by Odeonsplatz is the entrance to the inner courtyard of the Residenz, where the Christmas Village will once again delight visitors of all ages. Centered around a traditional Christmas pyramid, the market stalls, music, and fairy-tale scenes create a cozy, inviting atmosphere—and you’ll stay sheltered from the elements, too. The largest of the Munich city palace’s inner courtyards features a fairy-tale forest and regular puppet theater performances. True to the spirit of an old-fashioned village, small Bavarian craft workshops offer unique Christmas gifts—from hand-blown glass and fur goods to fine gold jewelry. Come watch the artisans at work, pick out a perfect souvenir from Munich, enjoy a warm drink, listen to a Bavarian brass band, and soak up the festive pre-Christmas spirit!
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| Munich Residence: Santa Claus in the Fairytale Forest, Christmas Village – Press Photo Archive: Helga Waess |
Passing through the gateway into the *Kaiserhof* (Emperor’s Courtyard) of the Munich Residence, you enter a "Christmas Village" complete with a fairytale forest
From the archway, you can catch a glimpse of a stage in the distance, where musicians and singers in traditional attire perform Upper Bavarian Christmas carols. The *Kaiserhof*, with its elegant façade, creates a thoroughly festive atmosphere, while the aroma of roasted treats and various sweets evokes a sense of nostalgia. On Sunday, December 6, and Monday, December 7, Saint Nicholas will be handing out gifts—starting at 5:00 p.m., while supplies last! Additionally, the popular—and free—puppet show, held within the romantic fairytale forest, will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following dates: Monday, November 23; Monday, November 30; Tuesday, December 8; and Monday, December 14. “Christmas Village”
in the Imperial Courtyard (Kaiserhof) of the Munich Residence (Münchner Residenz)
Location: Munich Residence, entrance on Residenzstraße, Odeonsplatz (opposite the Theatine Church, right next to the Feldherrnhalle in Munich)
Held from November 16 to December 22, 2026
Information and performance schedules available on the official website:
www.dasweihnachtsdorf.de
Opening hours:
Daily, 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Closed on November 22
December 22 (Tuesday): 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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