Nov 20: Christmas Market Munich’s Old Town - Marienplatz

November 20 – December 24, 2026: Munich Christmas Market (Christkindlmarkt) at Marienplatz in the Old Town

Things are getting festive in Munich: The Christmas tree at Marienplatz is already in place—and on November 20, the original Munich Christmas market begins: the romantic *Christkindlmarkt* at Marienplatz

November 20 to December 24, 2026: A Christmas market featuring a traditional nativity scene in the Town Hall courtyard and a mailbox for letters to the *Christkind* (Deutsch, English)

Munich – Marienplatz. The atmosphere becomes truly festive when the bells of "Alter Peter" (St. Peter’s Church) ring out. The tree was set up as early as November 3, and in the coming days, city lighting technicians will install the many lights. The market stalls will also be set up shortly, and on Friday, November 20, the traditional *Christkindlmarkt*—located in front of the Neo-Gothic Town Hall in the Bavarian state capital—will finally open. At 5:00 p.m., Munich Mayor Dominik Krause (Green Party), together with the Mayor of Sauerlach, Michael Hochleitner, will illuminate the grand Christmas tree, which this year comes from the municipality of Sauerlach. The Sauerlach brass band will perform, and the area beneath the large Christmas tree will host a cozy, festive market atmosphere until December 23. Experience a touch of Bavaria in this romantic, festively decorated village of stalls, where you can enjoy local delicacies and mulled wine. With traditional handicrafts and a dedicated nativity scene market, you are sure to find the perfect gift. The festivities also feature the traditional *Krampus* parade through the Christmas market, daily performances of traditional Bavarian folk music, and live appearances by brass ensembles and choirs on the balcony of the Town Hall—all helping to create a wonderful Advent season.

Christmas tree - Munich Marienplatz - Foto: Helga Waess

- The wind is whistling around the house right now. I’m sitting at my computer, looking outside. Snow is settling on the rooftops and trees—it’s the kind of weather that makes you want to visit a Christmas market. It’s the perfect moment to write about the magnificent, towering fir tree and the preparations underway at Munich’s Marienplatz. -

The nativity scene market at Marienplatz has existed since 1757

There is no such thing as a Bavarian Christmas without a nativity scene beneath the fir tree. This is arguably the largest nativity scene market in Germany. You can find complete nativity sets here, as well as individual pieces to add to your own display—from delicate little lanterns to illuminate the stable, to figures like the Three Wise Men, and much more.

A "Heavenly Workshop" for young creatives

Every year, visit this space to craft their own Christmas decorations and gifts—completely free of charge.

Local associations from Sauerlach

     will be present with their stalls in the town hall courtyard ...

 

Christmas Market Guided Tours

•     To learn about the history of the Christmas market, excellent guided tours of the market at Marienplatz are offered daily … 
•     please book well in advance!

Location: On and around Marienplatz, as well as in the pedestrian zone towards Sendlinger Straße.

Date: November 20 to December 24, 2026
Homepage:   www.christkindlmarkt-muenchen.de

 im Dezember auf dem Marienplatz beim Münchner Christkindlmarkt, Foto: Helga Waess

We provide coverage of the Christmas markets in all districts of Munich:

- Old Town (Altstadt)
- Glockenbachviertel and Ludwigsvorstadt
- Neuhausen-Nymphenburg
- Haidhausen, Bogenhausen & Berg am Laim
- Schwabing
- Olympic Park (Olympiapark)
- Moosach
- Werksviertel-Mitte
- Slaughterhouse District (Schlachthofviertel)
- Giesing and Sendling
- Airport, Pasing, Freimann, and Feldmoching

CONSEIL pour 2025 : Marché de Noël sur la Marienplatz

 Pré-Noël à Munich - Marchés de Noël

Le grand marché de Noël au cœur de la vieille ville de Munich crée une atmosphère romantique pendant les mois les plus froids : devant l'hôtel de ville, un atelier paradisiaque, le Christkindlpostamt (bureau de poste de Noël), des stands de Noël colorés et le populaire marché de la Nativité sont installés. Au programme : une course de Krampus, du vin chaud et de la bière festive.

24 novembre - 24 décembre 2025 : Marché de Noël sur la Marienplatz de Munich (English, Italiano, Français, Deutsch)

Munich. Avec la fraîcheur de novembre, l'attente des journées chaleureuses et des marchés de Noël est palpable. Au cœur de la vieille ville, le marché de Noël de Munich se tient chaque année sur la Marienplatz, devant l'hôtel de ville néogothique. Ce marché est attesté dans le centre-ville depuis le XIVe siècle. Lorsque le grand sapin de Noël est dressé devant l'hôtel de ville, la vieille ville prend une allure romantique. Autour de la colonne mariale, un ancien marché bavarois, avec un marché artisanal et un marché de la Nativité à l'église de l'Alter Peter, prend progressivement forme. Car, comme le veut la tradition bavaroise, une crèche avec les Rois mages a sa place sous le sapin de Noël. Cette année, le marché de Noël sur la Marienplatz et ses environs se tiendra du 24 novembre au 24 décembre 2025. Vous y trouverez également de superbes stands d'artisanat, deux grandes crèches, un bar à vin chaud abrité et un sapin de Noël scintillant dans la grande cour de l'hôtel de ville, juste en face de la galerie de l'hôtel de ville. Le Christkindl (sapin de Noël) dispose également de sa propre boîte aux lettres sous la tour de l'hôtel de ville : ceux qui y déposeront leurs lettres et cartes pourront surprendre leurs proches avec un timbre du Christkind de Munich !

Hôtel de ville de Munich, colonne mariale et tours de la Frauenkirche... et devant lui le sapin de Noël illuminé, photo : Helga Waess (archives photos de presse - Vorjahr)

L'Atelier Céleste pour les Enfants

Pendant la période précédant Noël, le populaire Atelier Céleste sera de nouveau ouvert aux enfants de six à douze ans. Les jeunes créatifs pourront s'adonner à leur passion pour les loisirs créatifs et confectionner des cadeaux, gratuitement et sous surveillance.

Boîte aux lettres Christkindl sous la tour de l'Hôtel de Ville sur la Marienplatz

Un véritable timbre « Christkindl » devrait figurer sur votre courrier de Noël. Alors, déposez votre lettre ou votre carte postale directement à la boîte aux lettres Christkindl, car vous y trouverez le cachet spécial du Christkindl de Munich. À l'entrée de l'Hôtel de Ville, juste à côté du portail, sous la tour de l'Hôtel de Ville sur la Marienplatz de Munich, vous trouverez une boîte aux lettres spéciale pendant le marché de Noël. Un incontournable pour les philatélistes : les lettres et cartes postales postées ici porteront le cachet spécial du marché de Noël.

La Course des Krampus au Marché de Noël

Et quand la Course des Krampus fait la joie des petits et des grands. Lors de la traditionnelle Course des Krampus, les personnages effrayants, avec leurs masques sculptés et leurs manteaux de fourrure hirsute, terrifient petits et grands, et c'est bien ainsi !

Marienplatz et l'Ancien Hôtel de Ville de Munich - Photo : Helga Waess (archives photos de presse)

Musique de Noël au balcon de l'Hôtel de Ville

Oui, là où le FC Bayern célèbre ses trophées et ses coupes, on entend sans cesse des chants de Noël empreints de recueillement à l'approche de Noël. La Stubenmusik bavaroise, des fanfares et diverses chorales se produisent quotidiennement sur le balcon de l'Hôtel de Ville, égayant ainsi la période de l'Avent pour les visiteurs des stands.

À Munich, on ne sert que le MEILLEUR pour les fêtes.

C'est pourquoi les tavernes munichoises proposent – ​​écoutez-le et laissez-vous surprendre – du vin chaud végétalien au sureau. 100 % bio !

De délicieux Schupfnudeln et Käsespätzle seront à nouveau disponibles l'année prochaine sur la Marienplatz de Munich. Photo : A. Waess (archives photos de presse)

BIÈRE DE FÊTE du Marché de Noël de Munich !

Et que ne faut-il pas manquer à Munich ? Même pas sur un marché de Noël ! Oui, le vin chaud est presque parfait. Mais Munich a aussi besoin d'une bonne bière !

Sur la Sternenplatz, Haderner Bräu servira une bière spécialement brassée pour le marché de Noël de l'hôtel de ville.

Tellement munichois !

L'histoire du marché de Noël sera expliquée aux visiteurs intéressés lors de visites guidées. Les personnes intéressées peuvent réserver directement sur la Marienplatz. Dégustez du vin chaud et des gourmandises et savourez-les en toute simplicité.

Marché de Noël de Munich

Lieu : Autour de la Marienplatz, devant l'ancien hôtel de ville (avec le musée du Jouet) et dans la zone piétonne.

Dates : Du 24 novembre au 24 décembre 2025

Site web : www.christkindlmarkt-muenchen.de

… en décembre sur la Marienplatz au marché de Noël de Munich, photo : Helga Waess (archives photos de presse)

 

TIP for 2025: Christmas Market at Marienplatz

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! 

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!

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!

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

 … in December on Marienplatz at the Munich Christmas market, photo:

WALKACT: Krampus Run on Theresienwiese

December 7th, 6 p.m.: Krampus Run at the Tollwood festival grounds in Munich

 

 Krampuslauf as a walking act with the Rottaler Habergoaß, Hexn and the Rauwuggal

 

December 7th - 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. WALKACT Krampus Run on Theresienwiese

Munich - Theresienwiese - Tollwood Winter Festival: today, December 7th, at 6 p.m. the eerily beautiful Perchten walk act with gruesome horns, bumpy wooden masks and fluttering fur starts on the festival grounds. The whole thing lasts around 60 minutes and it will definitely be loud and colorful. Oh yes, the rustic fellows from the Alpine country bring luck and blessings with them. No entry! Simply take the subway to the Theresienwiese stop and watch the Rottaler Habergoaß, the Hexn and Rauwuggl dance and drum. The Perchten runners come from the Bayerbach e.V. customs association and parade through the market streets on the festival grounds.

The Krampus runs through Munich, Photo:Helga Waess

Information about the Krampus Run via the Munich Christmas market

•     Munich city center
•     Sunday, December 8, 2024
•     from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m
•     Show of customs
•     with Krampussen, Perchten and Klausen
•     Running route: Sendlinger Straße - Rosental - Viktualienmarkt to Old Town Hall
•     Who: Organizer (see above) and the first Munich Krampus group “Sparifankerl-Pass”
•     Around 25 groups - i.e. over 300 participants - will take part

 We met Santa Claus and his dark companions as well as the angel last year in Bad Reichenhall

The "Hochstaufener Pass" is a Krampus and Perchten group with a total of 31 Krampus/Perchten, St. Nicholas and 5 angels.  Traditionally, St. Nicholas, his angels and the dark fellows go from house to house and visit families with their children in the Alpine country on December 5th and 6th.

Perchten, Nikolaus and his angel from Bad Reichenhalle, photo: Helga Waess (press archive)

 

WALKACT : Krampus Run sur la Theresienwiese

7 décembre, 18h00 : Krampus Run sur le terrain du festival Tollwood à Munich

 

Krampuslauf en acte ambulant avec le Rottaler Habergoaß, Hexn et le Rauwuggal

 

7 décembre - 18h à 19h WALKACT Krampus Run sur Theresienwiese

Munich - Theresienwiese - Festival d'hiver de Tollwood : aujourd'hui 7 décembre à 18 heures, la promenade de Perchten, d'une beauté étrange, avec des cors macabres, des masques en bois bosselés et des fourrures flottantes, commence sur le terrain du festival. Le tout dure environ 60 minutes et ce sera certainement bruyant et coloré. Oh oui, les rustiques du pays alpin apportent avec eux chance et bénédictions. Entrée interdite! Prenez simplement le métro jusqu'à l'arrêt Theresienwiese et regardez le Rottaler Habergoaß, le Hexn et le Rauwuggl danser et tambouriner. Les coureurs de Perchten viennent de l'association des douanes Bayerbach e.V. et défilent dans les rues du marché sur le terrain du festival.

Le Krampus traverse Munich, Photo: Helga Waess

Informations sur le Krampus Run via le marché de Noël de Munich

•     Centre-ville de Munich
•     dimanche 8 décembre 2024
•     de 15h à 17h
•     Spectacle de douane
•     avec Krampussen, Perchten et Klausen
•     Itinéraire : Sendlinger Straße - Rosental - Viktualienmarkt jusqu'à l'ancien hôtel de ville
•     Qui : organisateur (voir ci-dessus) et premier groupe du Krampus munichois « Sparifankerl-Pass »

    Environ 25 groupes - soit plus de 300 participants - y participeront

 Nous avons rencontré le Père Noël et ses sombres compagnons ainsi que l'ange l'année dernière à Bad Reichenhall

Le "Hochstaufener Pass" est un groupe Krampus et Perchten avec un total de 31 Krampus/Perchten, Saint-Nicolas et 5 anges.  Traditionnellement, les 5 et 6 décembre, Saint Nicolas, ses anges et les hommes noirs vont de maison en maison et rendent visite aux familles avec leurs enfants dans le pays alpin.

Perchten, Nicolas et son ange de Bad Reichenhall, photo : Helga Waess (Pressearchiv)

 

Munich : Krampus Run le 2e Avent / 8 décembre 2024

Krampus court à Munich - 2ème Avent - dimanche 8 décembre 2024,  de 15h à 17h

Ne vous inquiétez pas : Krampus est de nouveau en liberté ! Le Krampus arrive avec des renforts - ces dernières années, il y a eu jusqu'à 50 000 spectateurs à Munich pour deux courses

8 décembre 2024 - Le premier groupe du Krampus munichois « Sparifankerl Pass » traverse la Marienplatz (English, Deutsch )

Munich - Marché de Noël.  Cornes, manteaux de fourrure, visages hideux, verges et cloches bruyantes ! Si vous voulez avoir une véritable frayeur avant Noël - oui, c'est ce que la tradition permet - alors venez au Krampus Run le 8 décembre sur la Marienplatz de Munich. Ils commenceront à claquer, à claquer et à rugir à partir de 15 heures dans la Sendlinger Straße : les compagnons effrayants de Saint-Nicolas. Les Perchten, Krampus ou « Klabaufs » font partie de la période de Noël dans la région alpine depuis 500 ans. Il ne faut pas les craindre, mais les masques sont vraiment « terribles ». Ils aiment effrayer les spectateurs, faire des danses endiablées ou se réjouir lorsque quelqu'un crie. Le parcours du 8 décembre part de la Sendlinger Straße, traverse Rosental, passe par le Kripperlmarkt d'Alten Peter et continue jusqu'à la Marienplatz jusqu'à l'ancien hôtel de ville. Saint-Nicolas suit les groupes colorés de Krampus et constitue, comme toujours, le feu arrière apaisant du défilé.

Krampuse à la course annuelle à Munich,
Photo: Helga Waess

Le groupe Munich Krampus « Sparifankerl-Pass »

En 2004, Tom Bierbaumer fonde le groupe de 20 membres du Krampus munichois « Sparifankerl-Pass » et ramène les coutumes alpines dans la capitale bavaroise.
Les organisateurs sont la capitale du Land, Munich, avec le ministère du Travail et de l'Économie et le marché de Noël de Munich.
Originaires de la région alpine, les groupes Krampus ont fait de cette course annuelle une coutume au marché de Noël de Munich.

Si seulement ça me faisait peur !

Eh bien, en route pour le Krampus Run ! Cela commence le dimanche 8 décembre 2024, 2ème Avent !!!
Au XVIe siècle, les premiers « Klabaufs » parcouraient les rues de la région alpine. Les costumes individuels coûtent entre 1 800 et 2 500 euros. Les Perchten sont censés chasser l'hiver, ils ont 4 à 10 cornes, les Krampus se parent de masques à deux cornes. La tenue Krampus pèse beaucoup : un masque environ 10 kilos.

Le Krampus traverse Munich,
Photo: Helga Waess

Informations sur le Krampus Run via le marché de Noël de Munich

•     Centre-ville de Munich
•     dimanche 8 décembre 2024
•     de 15h à 17h
•     Spectacle de douane
•     avec Krampussen, Perchten et Klausen
•     Itinéraire : Sendlinger Straße - Rosental - Viktualienmarkt jusqu'à l'ancien hôtel de ville
•     Qui : organisateur (voir ci-dessus) et premier groupe du Krampus munichois « Sparifankerl-Pass »
•     Environ 25 groupes - soit plus de 300 participants - y participeront

Munich: Krampus Run on 2nd Advent / 8th December 2024

 Krampus run in Munich

Don't be alarmed: Krampus is on the loose again! In recent years there have been up to 50,000 onlookers in Munich for two races

December 8, 2024 - The first Munich Krampus group “Sparifankerl Pass” walks across Marienplatz (Deutsch, Français)

Munich - Christmas market and Santa Claus.  Horns, fur coats, hideous faces, rods and loud bells! If you want to get a real pre-Christmas scare - yes, that's what the tradition allows - then come to the Krampus Run on December 8th at Munich's Marienplatz. They will start rattling, clattering and with a lot of roaring from 3 p.m. on Sendlinger Straße: St. Nicholas' scary companions. The Perchten, Krampus or “Klabaufs” have been part of the Christmas season in the Alpine region for 500 years. You don't have to fear them, but the masks are really "terrible". They like to scare spectators, do wild dances or rejoice when someone screams. The running route on December 8th goes from Sendlinger Straße, across Rosental, through the Kripperlmarkt at Alten Peter and then to Marienplatz to the Old Town Hall. Saint St. Nicholas follows the colorful Krampus groups and, as always, forms the calming rear light of the parade.

Krampuse at the annual run in Munich, Photo: Helga Waess

The Munich Krampus group “Sparifankerl-Pass”

In 2004, Tom Bierbaumer founded the 20-man Munich Krampus group “Sparifankerl-Pass” and brought Alpine customs back to the Bavarian capital.
The organizers are the state capital Munich with the Department for Labor and Economy and the Munich Christmas Market.
From the Alpine region, the Krampus groups have established this annual run as a custom at the Christmas market in Munich.

If only it gave me the creeps! 

Well, then off to the Krampus Run! It starts on Sunday, December 8th, 2024, the 2nd Advent!!!
In the 16th century, the first so-called “Klabaufs” roamed the streets of the Alpine region. The individual costumes cost between 1,800 and 2,500 euros. The Perchten are supposed to drive out winter, they have 4 to 10 horns, the Krampus adorn two-horned masks. The Krampus outfit weighs a lot: a mask around 10 kilograms.

Der Krampus läuft durch München,
Foto: Helga Waess

Information about the Krampus Run via the Munich Christmas market

•     Munich city center
•     Sunday, December 8, 2024
•     from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m
•     Show of customs
•     with Krampussen, Perchten and Klausen
•     Running route: Sendlinger Straße - Rosental - Viktualienmarkt to Old Town Hall
•     Who: Organizer (see above) and the first Munich Krampus group “Sparifankerl-Pass”
•     Around 25 groups - i.e. over 300 participants - will take part

Munich: Marienplatz - Christmas market

Munich: Christmas market on Marienplatz

The large fir tree in front of the town hall and the lively hustle and bustle of the stand operators awaken the anticipation of the pre-Christmas state capital with mulled wine, Krampus run and Christmas crafts

Christmas market on Marienplatz from Monday, November 25th to Tuesday, December 24th, 2024 (see opening times and program below)

Munich. The wind is currently whistling around the house. I sit at the computer and look out. The snow remains on roofs and trees and somehow you feel like visiting the Christmas market. You can write about the big, beautiful Christmas tree and the preparations on Munich's Marienplatz. - FYI: The winter magic at the Viktualienmarkt has already begun (November 22, 2024 to January 4, 2025). - The Munich Christmas tree at Marienplatz stood in the municipality of Antdorf for 44 years, measured around 23 meters and stood in the hamlet of Breunetsried - the felling was important because the tree stood between two buildings. So our tree still has a great meaning! The highlight is traditionally the lighting of the tree to mark the opening of the Christmas market. The official lighting will take place on Monday at 5 p.m. From November 25, 2024, this beautiful Christmas tree from the Bavarian Oberland will shine above the Christmas market at Marienplatz. The Munich Christmas trees on Marienplatz have traditionally been donated by Bavarian communities since 1977.  The communities' waiting list for a Christmas tree donation is very long. Thanks from the Bavarian state capital: The donor towns are allowed to set up a stand at the Munich Christmas market in the magnificent courtyard of the town hall and, for example, to present themselves here as a tourist destination. By the way, the trees can also be donated from Italy or Austria.

The landmark of the Christmas market at Marienplatz this year is the 44-year-old coastal fir tree from the community of Antdorf, which has 1,400 inhabitants, photo: Waess (November 21, 2024)

Where does the Munich Christmas tree in front of the New Town Hall come from?

 This year the Christmas tree was donated by the community of Antdorf in the Weilheim-Schongau district. The over 200 fairy lights with over 3000 LEDs will shine on Monday at 5 p.m. when Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter officially opens the central Christmas market. The Christmas tree will delight visitors on Marienplatz until January 9, 2025. This is where Munich residents and their guests meet at the foot of the town hall, where they can chat comfortably over mulled wine, hot chocolate or delicious Bavarian delicacies.

The stands are currently being festively decorated, photo: Waess,  Nov. 21, 2024

Mulled wine stand of the donor community: Antdorf in the inner courtyard of the new town hall

In the inner courtyard of the town hall - passage under the large music box - 12 local clubs from the municipality of Antdorf will be running a mulled wine stand in the town hall courtyard throughout Advent (until December 23rd). In addition to mulled wine, you can also enjoy other hot drinks and culinary Bavarian "snacks" - including ham and cheese sticks or nut plaits.

Behind the Christmas tree on the right is the entrance to the town hall courtyard with the nativity scene and the stand from the municipality of Antdorf,  photo: Waess ( Nov. 21, 2024)

We were there yesterday and felt the anticipation of the stand operators as they decorated their stalls at the Christmas market with Christmas decorations and various gift ideas. This beautifully located Christmas market between the old and new town halls with the Marian column and a view of the Frauenkirche towers has a long tradition: a Munich Christmas market has been passed down in writings from the 14th century.

Kripperlmarkt is set up in front of the Old Peter, photo: Waess (November 21, 2024)

Around the Munich Christmas Market 2024 - Christmas carols and Krampus run

The tree will light up every day from 4 p.m. Traditionally, the Christmas program includes music from the town hall balcony, choirs singing and the Krampus Run contributing to the winter fun. This year, 25 guest groups are invited to the Krampus Run, which is again organized by the Sparifankerl-Pass group. The date for the Krampuslauf 2024 is Sunday, December 8th, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Munich.

The program at the Munich Christmas market is very entertaining for young and old 

• There is Advent music from the town hall balcony
• Kripperl market in front of the Old Peter
• From November 27th, every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., singing Bavarian Advent and Christmas carols together - organized by Traudi Siferlinger - location: at Alten Peter
• And Punch and Judy is also a traditional guest in the town hall courtyard and asks “Are you all there?” -Nikolaus Zettl plays stories with Punch and Judy here 
• Krampus Run (December 8th) - 300 Krampus run from Sendlinger Straße to the Viktualienmarkt and then to the Old Town Hall - scaring spectators and children with their terrible masks 
• Heaven's workshop for children (November 28th - December 15th, 2024) - takes place in the festively decorated Ratstrinkstube. Here, children aged 6 to 12 can make Christmas decorations and Christmas tree decorations under professional guidance (daily from 2.30 p.m. and 4 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. to 6 p.m., register using the link (please enter in the browser): www.kindermuseum-muenchen.de
• There is a lighting concept with a glowing dachshund as a selfie point
• Micro Art Gallery from November 25th until 15.12. - Temporary gallery of over 90 artists who offer their small-format works in the town hall

Marienplatz with Christmas market stalls and fir tree decorations in front of the New Town Hall with the famous music box - Photo: Waess (Nov. 21, 2024)

The Munich Christmas Market 2024 

• from November 25th until December 24, 2024 at Marienplatz and Rindermarkt
• ceremonial opening on November 25th. at 5 p.m. by Mayor Dieter Reiter

Opening hours:

• Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (also on opening day)
• Sundays: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m
• On December 24th: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m

INFO: The organizer of the Christmas market on Munich's Marienplatz is the Department for Labor and Economics (RAW) of the state capital Munich.