Christmas market Munich - Germany

The Christmas market in Munich – Munich Christkindlmarkt – is the oldest Christmas market in town.

The origin of the Christmas market goes back to the 14th century. At that time it was called St. Nicholas market.

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In 1806 it was renamed in Christkindlmarkt. Since 1972 the “Munich Christmas market” has his place in the heart of Munich.

Each year, approximately 3 million people visit the Christmas market on the Marienplatz.

In 2019 the Christmas market on the Marienplatz in Munich opens on Nov 27. Up to Dec 24 it is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. bis 9:00 p.m and Sunday from 10:00 am to 8:00 p.m.

On the last day, Dec 24 the Munich Christmas Market is open from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.