3 Christmas markets in Munich in our guide this season. Muenchner Christkindlmarkt opens first, on Nov 20, and closes last, on Dec 24. 2 of them are free to enter.

  • 3 markets
  • First opens Nov 20
  • Last closes Dec 24
  • 2 free to enter

The 3 Christmas markets in Munich

Christmas market tours and tickets in Munich

Guided market walks, Christmas light tours and festive tickets, bookable through our partners.

Plan your visit

What each organiser says about getting there, the mug deposit and what is sold.

Muenchner Christkindlmarkt

Getting thereOrganiser says to come by public transport; there is no parking around Marienplatz (no lines named)
Eat and drinkMulled wine, punch

Pink Christmas

Getting thereSubway to Sendlinger Tor, then about 4 minutes on foot via Thalkirchner Straße
Eat and drinkMulled wine, prosecco

Tollwood Winter Festival

Getting thereU4 or U5 to Theresienwiese (at the main entrance); also U3/U6 to Goetheplatz, trams 18 and 19, S-Bahn to Hackerbruecke
Eat and drinkIndian Thali, burgers, Baumstriezel, mulled wine, coffee, vegan and vegetarian organic dishes

Munich Christmas markets 2026: dates and hours

Every market at a glance: opening and closing days, hours and entry, as each organiser states them.

MarketOpensClosesHoursEntry
Muenchner ChristkindlmarktNov 20Dec 24Mon to Sat 10:00 to 21:00; Sun 10:00 to 20:00; 24 Dec 10:00 to 14:00Free
Pink ChristmasNov 20Dec 20Mon to Fri 16:00 to 22:00; Sat and Sun 14:00 to 22:00; closed Sun 22 Nov (Totensonntag)
Tollwood Winter FestivalNov 24Dec 23Opens Mon to Fri at 14:00, Sat and Sun at 11:00; market closes Sun and Mon 22:30, Tue to Sat 23:30; hospitality closes Sun and Mon 22:30, Tue to Sat 00:00; whole festival closes 22:00 on 23 DecFree to enter the grounds and most events; tickets needed for the Grand Chapiteau, curling and the New Year's Eve party

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