The Munich Christmas market at Marienplatz, the Münchner Christkindlmarkt, opens on 20 November 2026 and runs until Christmas Eve, with more than 130 stalls spread across Marienplatz and the Rindermarkt below the New Town Hall. It’s one of the oldest Christmas markets in Germany, and around it the city puts on several smaller themed markets, from a medieval market to a winter festival on the Theresienwiese.
Below are the official 2026 dates and hours, the events worth planning around, what to eat and drink, and where to store your bags if you’re arriving at Munich Hauptbahnhof on the day.
Munich Christmas market 2026 key facts
| Dates | 20 November – 24 December 2026 |
| Closed | Sunday 22 November 2026 (Totensonntag) |
| Hours | Mon–Sat 10:00–21:00, Sun 10:00–20:00, 24 Dec 10:00–14:00 |
| Location | Marienplatz and Rindermarkt. The Kripperlmarkt nativity market is in front of Alter Peter |
| Stalls | More than 130 |
| Entry | Free |
| Transport | Marienplatz station (U3, U6, S1–S8) |
What’s on at the Munich Christmas market
For 2026 the market starts on the Friday before Totensonntag for the first time, which is why it opens on 20 November and then closes for one day on 22 November. The tree on Marienplatz is lit at the opening and stays lit until 6 January 2027.
A few dates to note:
- Krampuslauf on Sunday 13 December 2026, 15:00–17:00. More than 300 Krampus and Perchten figures parade from Augustinerstraße to the Old Town Hall.
- Singing under the Christmas tree on Wednesdays 25 November and 2, 9 and 16 December at 16:30, in front of St. Michael’s Church on Neuhauser Straße.
- Advent music from the Town Hall balcony on several evenings from Sunday to Thursday.
- Himmelswerkstatt, a free workshop for children aged 6 to 12, daily from 26 November to 13 December (booking through the Kindermuseum München).
The City of Munich’s official market page has the full programme.
Other Christmas markets in Munich
Munich has many more markets beyond Marienplatz. The ones most visitors combine with it are the medieval market at Wittelsbacherplatz, the market in the Residenz courtyard, Pink Christmas on Stephansplatz and the Tollwood winter festival on the Theresienwiese, which mixes food stalls with concerts and theatre. They usually run from late November until Christmas or New Year. Check each organiser’s website for the exact 2026 dates.
Food and drink at the Munich Christmas market
Bavarian classics rule here. Order Glühwein or a Feuerzangenbowle, then try Bratwurst in a roll, roasted almonds, Lebkuchen gingerbread, Dampfnudeln (sweet steamed dumplings with vanilla sauce) and Schupfnudeln with sauerkraut. Drinks usually come in a market mug with a deposit, which you get back when you return it. Many stalls take cards, but carry some cash for the smaller ones.
Getting there and getting around
Marienplatz is the hub of Munich’s transport network. All S-Bahn lines S1 to S8 and the U3 and U6 stop there, so it’s two S-Bahn stops from the Hauptbahnhof, or about a 15 minute walk through the pedestrian zone past Karlsplatz. The S1 and S8 also connect the airport with Marienplatz directly. Wittelsbacherplatz and the Residenz are a short walk north, and the Theresienwiese has its own U-Bahn stop on the U4 and U5.
Luggage storage near the Munich Christmas market
Arriving on an early train or flying out in the evening? Radical Storage partners with local shops and hotels around the centre, so you can leave your suitcase and walk the markets with your hands free. Every booking includes protection up to €10,000 per bag and free cancellation, and travellers rate the service 4.8/5.
- Luggage storage near Marienplatz
- Luggage storage near Munich Hauptbahnhof
- Luggage storage near the Theresienwiese
Frequently asked questions
The Christkindlmarkt at Marienplatz runs from 20 November to 24 December 2026. It is closed on Sunday 22 November.
Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 21:00, Sunday 10:00 to 20:00, and 10:00 to 14:00 on Christmas Eve.
The Krampuslauf on Marienplatz takes place on Sunday 13 December 2026 from 15:00 to 17:00.
No. The Marienplatz market closes at 14:00 on 24 December. The tree stays lit until 6 January 2027.
Take any S-Bahn line from S1 to S8, or the U3 or U6, to Marienplatz. From the Hauptbahnhof it is two S-Bahn stops or about a 15 minute walk.
Radical Storage has partner locations near Marienplatz, the Hauptbahnhof and the Theresienwiese. Book online, bags are protected up to €10,000 each and cancellation is free.