Mercatini di Natale a Monaco di Baviera 2026

Apre il 20 novembreGrande

Münchner Christkindlmarkt am Marienplatz

Munich's central Christmas market around Marienplatz and Rindermarkt, with over 130 stalls and Advent music from the town hall balcony. Children can join the Himmelswerkstatt crafts workshop (ages 6–12) and Kasperl puppet shows in the town hall courtyard.

Date

20 novembre – 24 dicembre 2026

Orari di apertura

Mon–Sat 10:00–21:00, Sun 10:00–20:00; 24 Dec 10:00–14:00; closed 22 Nov (Totensonntag)

Dove

Marienplatz, 80331 München · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

U3, U6, S1–S8 Marienplatz

Ingresso

Gratis

• Presepe
• Musica dal vivo
• Laboratori

Consiglio: Book the free Himmelswerkstatt kids' workshop in advance at kindermuseum-muenchen.de (places are limited) and visit on a weekday morning to avoid the biggest crowds.

Apre il 24 novembreGrande

Tollwood Winterfestival

Organic and eco-minded winter festival on the Theresienwiese with a market of around 200 stalls, food from many countries and live performances. Entry to the grounds is free, with a free children's programme (mainly ages 4–12); circus shows and the New Year's Eve party need tickets.

Date

24 novembre – 23 dicembre 2026

Orari di apertura

Market: Mon–Fri from 14:00, Sat–Sun from 11:00; closes 22:30 Mon and Sun, 23:30 Tue–Sat, 22:00 on the last day (23 Dec)

Dove

Theresienwiese, 80339 München · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

U4, U5 Theresienwiese

Ingresso

Gratis

• Musica dal vivo

Consiglio: Visit on a weekday afternoon when the market is quieter; a ticket for a circus show also works as a public-transport ticket on the day of the show.

Apre il 16 novembreMedio · ottimo per i bambini

Das Weihnachtsdorf im Kaiserhof der Residenz

Christmas village in the courtyard of the Munich Residenz with over 50 stalls, Bavarian nativity scenes and crafts, and free admission. Kids get a free interactive Fairy Tale Forest, plus puppet theatre, face painting and St Nicholas visits on selected dates.

Date

16 novembre – 22 dicembre 2026

Orari di apertura

Daily 11:00–21:00; 22 Dec until 20:00; closed 22 Nov (Totensonntag)

Dove

Kaiserhof der Residenz, Residenzstraße 1, 80333 München · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

U3, U4, U5, U6 Odeonsplatz · S1–S8 Marienplatz (ca. 10 Min.)

Ingresso

Gratis

• Babbo Natale
• Presepe

Consiglio: Time your visit for the 16:00–18:00 puppet theatre (23 and 30 Nov, 8 and 14 Dec) or St Nicholas on 6–7 Dec from 17:00; the Fairy Tale Forest is open every day.

Apre il 19 novembreMedio · ottimo per i bambini

Weihnachtsmarkt am Chinesischen Turm

Christmas market in the Englischer Garten around the Chinese Tower, with wooden huts, regional food and tower musicians Thursday to Sunday. Kids can ride the historic carousel and the children's railway, meet Santa, and there are curling lanes and carriage rides.

Date

19 novembre – 23 dicembre 2026

Orari di apertura

Wed–Fri 11:30–20:30, Sat–Sun 11:00–20:30; 21–23 Dec daily 11:00–20:30; closed Mon–Tue otherwise

Dove

Englischer Garten 3, 80538 München · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

Bus 54 Chinesischer Turm · Tram 16 Tivolistraße (ca. 10 Min.) · U3, U6 Giselastraße (ca. 15 Min.)

Ingresso

Gratis

• Giostra
• Trenino per bambini
• Babbo Natale
• Musica dal vivo

Consiglio: Come Thursday to Sunday afternoon: tower musicians play 16:00–19:00 and carriage rides start at 13:00. Everything is outdoors, so dress warmly.

Apre il 20 novembreMedio

Münchner Adventsspektakel & Mittelalterlicher Weihnachtsmarkt

Medieval-style Christmas market on Wittelsbacherplatz, held since 2005, with historic-looking stalls, craftspeople and a weekend cultural programme in candle and firelight. Expect Feuerzangenbowle, Flammbrot and roast boar rather than the usual market fare.

Date

20 novembre – 23 dicembre 2026

Orari di apertura

Daily 11:00–21:00; closed 22 Nov (Totensonntag)

Dove

Wittelsbacherplatz, Brienner Straße 6–10, 80333 München · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

U3, U6 Odeonsplatz · Bus 100 Odeonsplatz (ca. 3 Min.)

Ingresso

Gratis

Consiglio: Go after dark, when the candle and fire light gives the market its atmosphere; opening ceremony is 20 Nov at 18:00. Odeonsplatz and the Residenz village are a short walk away.

Apre il 20 novembrePiccolo

Christkindlmarkt am Sendlinger Tor

Small, traditional Christkindlmarkt at the medieval Sendlinger Tor gate, with a Christmas market on this spot tradition since 1886. A daily changing programme of Christmas music for families and St Nicholas visits; treats include crepes, waffles and chocolate-covered fruit.

Date

20 novembre – 22 dicembre 2026

Orari di apertura

Daily 10:30–21:00; closed 22 Nov (Totensonntag)

Dove

Sendlinger-Tor-Platz, 80336 München · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

U1, U2, U3, U6, U7, U8 Sendlinger Tor · Tram 16, 17, 18, 27, 28 Sendlinger Tor

Ingresso

Gratis

• Babbo Natale
• Musica dal vivo

Consiglio: A good quick stop on a shopping trip along Sendlinger Straße; one hour is plenty, and the many U-Bahn and tram lines make it easy to reach with children.

Apre il 20 novembrePiccolo

Pink Christmas

Munich's queer Christmas market on Stephansplatz in the Glockenbachviertel, now in its 21st year, with gift stalls, a prosecco bar and mulled wine. DJ sets every evening from 18:00 and a Sunday show at 19:00; the programme is geared to adults.

Date

20 novembre – 20 dicembre 2026

Orari di apertura

Mon–Fri 16:00–22:00, Sat–Sun 14:00–22:00

Dove

Stephansplatz, 80469 München (Glockenbachviertel) · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

U1, U2 Fraunhoferstraße · U1, U2 Müllerstraße

Ingresso

Gratis

• Musica dal vivo

Consiglio: The programme starts in the evening, so arrive after 18:00 on a weekday for atmosphere without the weekend crush; the Sunday show at 19:00 fills up early.

Apre il 25 novembrePiccolo

Schwabinger Weihnachtsmarkt an der Münchner Freiheit

Neighbourhood Christmas market in Schwabing, run by the artists themselves and known for handmade art and gifts; it celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026. The programme includes a kids' programme and cultural performances.

Date

25 novembre – 24 dicembre 2026

Orari di apertura

Mon–Fri 12:00–20:30, Sat–Sun 11:00–20:30 (food stalls until 21:00); 24 Dec 11:00–14:00

Dove

Münchner Freiheit, 80802 München · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

U3, U6 Münchner Freiheit · Bus 53, 54, 59 Münchner Freiheit

Ingresso

Gratis

• Musica dal vivo

Consiglio: The opening ceremony with the Lord Mayor is on 25 Nov at 18:00. For gifts, look for the handmade pieces sold by the artists who run the stalls.

Apre il 24 novembrePiccolo

Haidhauser Weihnachtsmarkt am Weißenburger Platz

Cosy neighbourhood market around the fountain on Weißenburger Platz in Haidhausen, running for over 40 years. Live music on weekends and Kasperl puppet shows for children at least twice a week, based on the 2025 programme.

Date

24 novembre – 24 dicembre 2026Date previste: le date 2026 non sono ancora state annunciate

Orari di apertura

Daily 11:00–21:00; 24 Dec 10:00–14:00 (based on 2025)

Dove

Weißenburger Platz, 81667 München · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

U4, U5 Max-Weber-Platz (ca. 6 Min.) · Tram 15, 25 Max-Weber-Platz

Ingresso

Gratis

• Musica dal vivo
• Presepe

Consiglio: The 2026 dates are not yet officially published, so check haidhauser-weihnachtsmarkt.de before you go; a weekday late afternoon is the calmest time.

Apre il 20 novembrePiccolo

Kripperlmarkt am Münchner Christkindlmarkt

Specialist crib market by the Alter Peter church, described as probably Germany's largest, with carved figures and Alpine and Oriental nativity scenes for the home. Cribs have been sold in Munich's city centre since 1757.

Date

20 novembre – 24 dicembre 2026

Orari di apertura

Follows the Christkindlmarkt hours; individual stalls may vary

Dove

Rindermarkt / Alter Peter, 80331 München · Indicazioni

Come arrivare

U3, U6, S1–S8 Marienplatz (ca. 3 Min.)

Ingresso

Gratis

• Presepe

Consiglio: Combine it with the main Christkindlmarkt on Marienplatz, which is a three-minute walk away; browsing is calmest on weekday mornings.