Munich Christkindlmarkt (Marienplatz)

Munich’s big classic market around Marienplatz and the New Town Hall, spreading into the side streets of the old town. Mon to Sat 10:00 to 21:00, Sun 10:00 to 20:00, Christmas Eve 10:00 to 14:00. Stalls closed on Sunday 22 Nov (Totensonntag). Hours as published by the organizer in October 2026; check the official site before you go.

Insider tips

This is Munich’s original Christmas market, with more than 130 stalls running from Marienplatz into the pedestrian streets of the old town. Evenings and Saturdays are the most popular times, and it’s of course worth it. For easy browsing, come on a weekday morning. Listen for the Advent music from the town hall balcony, where brass groups and choirs play every day. Don’t miss the Kripperlmarkt by the Alter Peter church, one of the biggest nativity-scene markets in Germany. In the town hall, the Himmelswerkstatt lets kids dress up as little angels and make Christmas crafts. Stalls are closed on Sunday 22 November, and on Christmas Eve the market closes at 14:00.

Getting there

All S-Bahn lines (S1 to S8) and the U3 and U6 stop at Marienplatz, directly under the market. From the Hauptbahnhof, any S-Bahn heading into the center gets you there in two stops. Karlsplatz (Stachus) and Odeonsplatz also work. There’s no parking around Marienplatz, so leave the car behind.

Nearby markets

Munich has plenty of quieter markets just a short walk or ride away: the Medieval Christmas Market at Wittelsbacherplatz, the market at the Chinese Tower in the English Garden and the Tollwood Winter Festival. For an easy day trip, try the Rosenheim Christkindlmarkt or read Christmas Markets Near Munich: 5 Day Trips by Train.

See every 2026 date in our guide to German Christmas markets, and find more to do in our Munich travel guide.