Munich Christmas Market at Marienplatz 2025

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Munich Christmas Market at Marienplatz 2025
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Munich tradition on Marienplatz
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The Munich Christmas Market « Münchner Christkindlmarkt » takes place from November 24 to December 24, 2025 at Marienplatz. Here you can find out what makes the Christmas market so special, what activities and events are on offer and why you should definitely visit.
Here you can find the official Christkindlmarkt brochure 2024
Münchner Christkindlmarkt – the original
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The roots of the Christkindlmarkt are said to date back to the 14th century – to the so-called St. Nicholas markets. The first documented mention of a so-called „Nikolaidult” takes us back to 1642 in Kaufingerstraße near the Schöner Turm.

In the course of the Enlightenment, the “Nikolaimarkt” was renamed “Christmarkt” in 1806 and – after several changes of location – found its permanent place in the heart of the city in 1972 as the „Münchner Christkindlmarkt”.

When the 25-metre-high Christmas tree with 3000 candles shines in all its glory, the mulled wine wafts its scent and angel hair glitters, pre-Christmas magic fills the centrepiece of the state capital Munich.
Overview map Christmas Market 2024
Culinary offer
Copyright: Anette Göttlicher

It’s not just mulled wine, punch and the like with the spicy scent of cinnamon and cloves that attract visitors to the Christmas market. Whether you are looking for edible Christmas gifts or a warming snack, foodies of all kinds will find what they are looking for around Marienplatz. Even those who have opted for vegan food and drink, have diabetes or cannot tolerate gluten or lactose will be served the right food and drinks
All stands at a glance
Kripperlmarkt
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On St. Peter‘s, only a few steps away from Marienplatz, is probably Germany’s largest Kripperlmarkt. Here you can find everything you need for a genuine nativity set-up – from the stable lantern to the chaff for the ox and donkey to the gifts of the Magi. Nativity scenes have a long tradition in Munich. In 1757, the first Kripperlmarkt was held from 1st Advent until Epiphany.

The stalls
The Kripperlmarkt comprises ten stalls offering exclusively things to do with the Nativity: nativity scenes, figurines and accessories. Almost every Standl, as the stalls are called in Munich, has a unique item on offer: From large oriental nativity scenes to alpine mini versions.

The special offer
Nativity stables partly from own production according to old family tradition and handed down models, but also own creations in alpine, Bavarian and oriental style
Nativity figurines, for example, from selected carvers from the South Tyrolean Val Gardena: made of maple, oak, lime or Swiss stone pine wood in oriental or alpine/peasant style, nativity figures clothed in fabric or clad in painted material (heads, hands and feet carved in wood and painted, torso in moveable material), alternatively figures for self-dressing, wool sheep and handmade „Marolin” nativity figures (papier-mâché) from Thuringia
Large assortment of angels, e.g., putti, angel heads,standing angels and Gloria angels
Wooden figures such as Madonnas, patron saints, Magi and profane figures, crosses with the body of Christ, as well as annual figures for nativity scene collectors
Nativity accessories, self-manufactured and handmade, such as wells, bonfires, wood stakes, miniature vessels made of metal, wood or clay, shepherd‘s carts, rakes,pitchforks and other agricultural implements
Electrical items for nativity sets (lanterns, plugs, cables, light bulbs and transformers), as well as spare parts, also for USA-compatible nativity-scene lighting
Decorative items made of natural materials such as moss, lichen, bark, straw, hay, sand etc.
Service
Repairs, restorations and special productions tailor-made to the customers’ wishes
Advice, partly also in foreign languages (E, F, ES, I)
Oh, how joyfully… Advent music live from the Town Hall balcony
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Live Bavarian Stubenmusic (traditional folk music), wind ensembles, singers and choirs set the mood for the Advent season from the Town Hall balcony, starting at 5.30 pm from Sunday to Thursday. The Christmas sounds make you pause for half an hour to absorb the special magic of this season. Traditionally, the Grünwalder Turmbläser play at the end of the market on Dec. 24 at 12 noon.
All music groups (in german)
Traditional Krampus run
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On 8 December 2024, from 3 to 5 pm, they will be on the move again: every year, ‘wild fellows’ such as Krampus, Perchten and Klause surprise visitors at the big show run of customs, but nobody needs to be afraid of them. The run now attracts up to 50,000 onlookers during the Christkindlmarkt.

The 500-year-old tradition of the Krampus run dates back to the Christian mythological characters of Bishop Nicholas and his companion Krampus. During the walk across Munich‘s Christkindlmarkt, the archaic figures of Munich‘s first Krampus group „Sparifankerl Pass” make a surprise appearance.

When: Sunday, 8 December, from 3 to 5 pm
Where: Munich city centre
Running route: From Sendlinger Str. the run goes via Rosental, Viktualienmarkt to the Old Town Hall.
Who: The run is organised and financed by the organiser in close cooperation with the first Munich Krampus group ‘Sparifankerl-Pass’.
How many groups take part: Around 30 groups with more than 300 participants.
Since when? The Krampus tradition has existed in the Alpine region for around 500 years. The so-called ‘Klabaufs’ were already parading through the streets in the 16th century
Further information an map (in german)
“Carols under the Christmas Tree” A sing-along experience!
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The musicians Traudi Siferlinger and Monika Drasch, both well-known from radio and television, and Johann Zeller on accordion invite visitors to the Munich Christkindlmarkt to sing along to Advent and Christmas carols amidst the lively crowd. Special service for people with disabilities: barrierfree access, texts in large print and Braille, sign language translation and induction loops for the hearing impaired. Guide dogs are allowed.

Where: St Peter’s, Rindermarkt 1, at the Kripperlmarkt
Cost: Free admission, free booklets to take away
When: Every Wednesday, 27 November, 4, 11 and 18 December 2024
How long? Start is at 4.30 pm, duration: approx. 30 minutes each
Heavenly workshop: The Himmelswerkstatt
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Crafting and tinkering for Christmas on a grand scale: In the Heavenly Workshop in the Rathausturm (Town Hall tower), children aged 6-12 can make candles, Christmas cards and much more. Shiny robes and angel wings are provided for the kids to dress up like real angels.

Meeting point: Town Hall gate at Fischbrunnen (fountain).The heavenly workshop is located in the Ratstrinkstube (councillors’ tavern) in the Town Hall. Limited number of participants.

When: 28.11. to 15.12.2024, daily from 2.30 and 4.00 pm and 4.30 to 6 pm
Who: Schoolchildren from six to twelve years old
Where: Meeting point at the fish fountain; the sky workshop takes place in the Ratstrinkstube of the New Town Hall (please arrive on time)
Duration: Approx. 1.5 hours
Costs: The offer is free of charge!
Further information: The number of participants is limited; all information and registration at www.kindermuseum-muenchen.de
Further Information you find here (in Germnan)
Micro Art Gallery
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From 25 November to 15 December, the art and cultural institution PLATFORM Munich is presenting a pop-up gallery for small-format art from Munich. More than 90 artists will be showing and selling their works during the Christkindlmarkt. The artworks can be viewed, purchased and taken home directly in the town hall. The temporary gallery is located in the room next to the driveway to the town hall tower, accessed via the passageway to the ceremonial courtyard.
MVG-Christkindltram
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The Christkindltram will once again be making its rounds through Munich’s old town.
With mulled wine, children’s punch and gingerbread on board, the Christmas-decorated streetcar will once again be making its rounds through Munich’s old town from November 29 to December 22.

The Christkindltram has been delighting passengers with its festive decorations and Advent music in the run-up to Christmas since 1994. This makes this popular MVG service 30 years old this year.

The starting point is the special stop at the fountain loop on Sendlinger-Tor-Platz. A selection of drinks and food is also offered there. Departures are every 45 minutes on Fridays between 3.30 pm and 7.15 pm and on Advent weekends between 11.00 am and 7.15 pm. Unfortunately, it is not possible to get on and off at other stops. The journey takes about 30 minutes.

Tickets (4 euros) are available directly at the special stop “Sendlinger Tor” in the Brunnenschleife. Tickets are sold for the next journey. The number of seats is limited, so group reservations are not possible.
Guided Christmas Tours
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Twinkling Lights and Christmas Magic – Heavenly Tours through Munich
Get in the mood for Christmas in the contemplative atmosphere of fragrant almonds and sparkling lights on this tour of the Old Town.

This tour starts with an ascent to the viewing platform of the Rathausturm. From here, you have a magnificent view of the blaze of lights at the foot of the Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall). The Christmas walk then takes you right into the heart of Munich, to Marienplatz, which is dressed up festively for its guests.

Our guides will not only tell you interesting facts about the past and present of the Christkindlmarkt, but will also introduce you to Christmas customs. The tour ends with two special treats!

Duration: approx. 90 to 120-minute guided tour in German during the Christmas market
Who: Officially trained guides from the City of Munich
Cost: per adult: 30 euros, reduced rate 25 euros.
Christmas treat included: 1 bag of almonds and 1 mulled wine
Meeting point: 10 minutes before the start of the tour under the Christmas tree at Marienplatz
Free cancellation: up to 24 hours before the start of the tour
Exclusive: free city map
Group bookings at tourismus.guides@muenchen.de
Bookings for 2024
Market map
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General Information
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Opening hours (2024)
Mon.-Sat. 10 am – 9 pm
Sun. 10 am – 8 pm
Dec. 24. 10 am – 2 pm
Event organiser and management
Capital City of Munich
Department for Labour and Economic Development
Herzog-Wilhelm-St.15, 80331 Munich
Email: veranstaltungen.raw@muenchen.de
Tel. Market Management: 0049 (0)89 233 – 782805
How to get there
Arrival by public transport. There are no parking facilities around Marienplatz. Please use public transport.

Christkindlmarkt barrier free
More information: www.muenchen-tourismus-barrierefrei.de/en

Tourist Information and Service
München Tourismus (Munich tourism office),
visitor service
Tourism information office at Neues Rathaus, Marienplatz
Tel.: 0049 (0)89 233 – 96 500 (Mon.- Fri.)
Email: tourismus.gs@muenchen.de
www.simply-munich.com
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