1. Christkindlmarkt at Marienplatz

Starting from the 27th of November, this Christmas market is potentially the busiest of them all, since it’s right in the city center! Afternoons or early evening therefore could be a better time for someone who wants to avoid the rush.

📌 Location: Marienplatz, 80331 München

Kids specific activities:

• Free crafting (Christmas cards, candle painting etc.) at the Himmelswerkstatt workshop (Rathausturm; Town Hall tower) for 6 to 12 year olds – every Wednesday
• Krampuslauf (Krampus run)
• Dressing up as angels for kids at the Himmerlswerkstatt (Rathausturm; Town Hall tower) – every Wednesday
• Santa’s visit on December 5th and 6th at 5 pm

2. Chinese Tower at the English Garden

What could be a more idyllic location for a Christmas market then Munich’s very own English Garden! Opening from November 23rd, you can find everything from local crafts, delicious delicacies, music and more!

Kids specific activities:

• Eisstockscheissen (curling)
• Children’s carousel
• Carriage rides
• Santa Claus’s visit everyday from December 6th to 10th – view his schedule here

More information here

📌 Location: English Garden 3 80538 Munich

3. Rotkreuzplatz Christmas Market

Starting from the 27th of November, 2023, the Rotkreuzplatz Christmas market in the Neuhausen district opens its doors everyday from 11:00 am to 8:30 pm till December 23rd.

📌 Location: Rotkreuzplatz, 80634

Kids specific activities:

• Puppet Show
• Merry go round
• Santa Claus/St Nicholas visits this Christmas market on December 6th at 5 pm
• Balloon modelling on December 20th at 3 pm

More information here

4. Tollwood Winter Wonderland

Starting from the 23rd of November, 2023, Tollwood is often referred to as an “alternative Christmas market” as it offers more than just the traditional Christmas market. It is especially known for its stalls of delicious food from all over the world.

📌 Location: Theresienwiese, 80336 Munich

Kids specific activities:

• Eisstockscheissen (curling)
• Arts & crafts for 4-12 year olds
• Bed time story for all kids
• Performances by artists and clowns
• Art themed games

More information here

5. Haidhausen Christmas Market

Often referred to as the most beautiful Christmas market in Munich, this market opens its doors from 28th of November till 24th of December.

Kids specific activities:

• Face painting and balloon artistry every Saturday
• Bag & T-shirt printing for children on December 10th from 2 to 4 pm
• Puppet show on December 4th at 3 pm as well as on December 8th and other times during the month – check schedule here
• Santa’s visit on December 5th & 6th at 4 pm

More information here

📌 Location: Weissenburger Platz

6. Glühwein Festival, Bogenhausen

Starting from November 16th, this Festival has all the qualities of a Christmas market and more! It promises to brighten up the gloomy days of winter with its fairytale like winter magic forest, delicious glühwein and various activities.

Kids specific activities:

• Old school carousel
• Children’s train
• Wheel of fortune
• Christmas crafts

More information here

📌 Location: Festival site in Munich-Bogenhausen Englschalkingerstraße corner Cosimastraße

7. Winter Rush at Gans Woanders

From November 23rd onwards, head to Gans Woanders to be welcomed by local musicians, delicious treats, spectacular fire shows and more!

Kids specific activities:

• Christmas workshops
• Children’s crafts
• Santa dance

More information here

📌 Location: Pilgersheimer Str. 13, 81543 München

8. Winter Magic at Gans am Wasser

Opening from the 1st of December, the Christmas market at Gans am Wasser is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit with their live music, delicious treats, shows and family-friendly programs.

Kids specific activities:

• Arts & Crafts
• Nicholas Concert on 6th of December at 5:30 pm
• Stick-bread making on campfire on December 3rd (12:00 – 1:30 pm), December 9th (5:30 – 7:00 pm) and December 10th (12:00 – 1:30 pm)

Full list of activities here

📌 Location: Siegenburger Str. 41, 81373 München

9. Pasinger Christmas Market

From 25th of November onwards, the Pasinger Christmas market opens its doors and welcomes you with their unique handmade gifts, delicious mulled wine and food stalls

More information here

📌 Location: hurch square of the parish church Maria Schutz, Bäckerstraße 21, 81241

10. Moosacher Hüttenzauber 

This romantic Christmas market opens from November 16th till December 23rd. It definitely caters to families with its daily changing children’s program a children’s carousel and delicious treats.

Kids specific activities:

• Christmas Reading on November 17th and 19th at 4 pm
• A 3m Santa does magic and makes balloon animals for kids every Friday
• Children’s carousel

Full list of activities here

📌 Location: Moosacher Straße-Martins-Platz 2 3, 80992 München

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