Munich

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Christkindlmarkt Marienplatz · Bavaria

23 Nov – 24 Dec · 31 days · ~150 stalls

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Updated 13 Apr 2026 — Opening date moved to 27 Nov — one day later than previously listed.

Munich's iconic market beneath the Gothic spires of the Neues Rathaus — one of the most visited in Germany. The Bavarian traditions run deep: hand-blown glass ornaments, gingerbread heart stalls and the annual Christkind opening ceremony draw visitors from across the world.

Must try

Bavarian Glühwein, roasted almonds, gingerbread hearts, Kaiserschmarrn

Getting there

🚆By train

S-Bahn S1–S8 / U-Bahn U3, U6 (Marienplatz)

München Hauptbahnhof · 10 min walk

🚶On foot

10 min walk

From München Hauptbahnhof

🅿️Parking

Parkhaus Rathaus-Garage

300m · ~€2.50/hr

🕐Hours

10:00 – 21:00

Fri–Sat 10:00 – 21:00

📍 Marienplatz, 80331 München

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Opening weekend

23 Nov → 26 Nov · 3 nights

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