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Unter einem prächtigen Weihnachtsbaum verwandelt sich der Marienplatz vom 1. Adventswochenende bis zum 24. Dezember in eine bezaubernde Winterlandschaft. Inmitten von Kunsthandwerk, Christbaumschmuck, Souvenirs und Glühwein genießen Gäste aus nah und fern die Weihnachtsstimmung auf dem offiziellen Münchner Christkindlmarkt.

Marienplatz, 80331 München

Romantic stalls, loving handicrafts and a hot punch... Christmas magic away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This is what the Christmas market at the Chinese Tower gives its visitors.

English Garden 3, 80538 Munich

Official website of the Munich Christmas markets. Here you will find an overview of the Christmas markets in Munich during Advent.

The Christmas village in the residence is not only a Christmas market, but also a fairy tale world: at several stations, stories such as “Little Red Riding Hood” or “Frau Holle” are shown using puppets.

Residenzstraße, 80333 Munich

Nativity scenes are fascinating productions of the Christmas story and hardly anyone can escape the folk charm of the carved figure ensembles. If you would like to buy a nativity scene, you should definitely stop by the Munich Kripperlmarkt during Advent. The nationally known Kripperlmarkt takes place on the Rindermarkt, from where it is connected to the Christkindlmarkt at Marienplatz via Rosenstrasse and the beginning of Sendlingerstrasse.

New Year's Eve in Munich - The best viewing points for the fireworks:

Marienplatz - The center of Munich will be busy again this year on New Year's Eve - a popular meeting place for everyone who wants to welcome the New Year in the heart of the city.

Leopoldstraße - The last few years have shown that a walk along Munich's party mile is also worthwhile on New Year's Eve. There will be a lot going on again, especially at Münchner Freiheit.

Olympiaberg - The view of the city skyline brightly lit by fireworks is hard to beat. However, you first have to go up the mountain - an effort that is definitely worth it!

Monopteros - Munich children with a romantic spirit don't spend the New Year in the hustle and bustle of the crowd, but are drawn to more remote places, for example the Monopteros in the English Garden. Ideal for couples to vow eternal loyalty for the next year.