The classic among Munich's Christmas markets is the Christkindlmarkt around Marienplatz β the largest and most traditional in the city. Until Christmas Eve, there is Christmas music, high-quality handicrafts, mulled wine, roasted desert and roasted almonds in front of the illuminated backdrop of the town hall, the Frauendom and the church Alter Peter.
And between the stalls, the huge Munich Christmas tree towers up. Christmas market , 25 November to 24 December , Marienplatz. The run now attracts up to 50, onlookers. Get in the mood for Christmas on this tour through the old town in the wonderful atmosphere of fragrant almonds and glittering lights. From 26 November to 31 December , the Tollwood Winter Festival enchants with its colourfully illuminated tent tops on the Theresienwiese. What makes this alternative Christmas market so special are its street theatre, artistic masterpieces, concerts, a children's programme, organic food and colourful handicrafts from all over the world.
Most events are free of charge. Famous musicians will sing their greatest hits from all possible genres and eras with symphony orchestras. Night of the Proms , 6 December to 8 December , Olympiahalle. This winter, a magical light and music experience will transform from November 4, to January 5, the historic fountain courtyard of the Munich Residence into a breathtaking world of sound, light and history.
The technical masterpiece with a state-of-the-art degree projection, 20 powerful video projectors, LED lasers and Dolby Surround Sound will enchant the audience. Munich residents love the unusual atmosphere of pop music, a prosecco bar, travesty shows with Whitney Houston doubles, kitsch and pink plush. The fact that heterosexuals, gays and lesbians celebrate together here shows the respectful and self-evident living and letting live in the city.
Pink Christmas , last weekend of November to 23 December , Stephansplatz. Now this painting is being presented in an immersive way for the first time. Here you can study the masterpiece, which can only be viewed for a few minutes at its original location in Milan, at your leisure and in great detail.
