Munich Medieval Christmas Market
Mittelaltermarkt am Wittelsbacherplatz48°09′ N 11°35′ EMunichfrom Nov 20Seasonal
Munich's Medieval Christmas Market on Wittelsbacherplatz suits travellers who want costumed craft stalls a few minutes north of Marienplatz, and it runs from 20 November to 23 December 2026; it closes on 23 December, so Christmas Eve shoppers need Marienplatz.
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Munich Medieval Christmas Market runs November 20, 2026 to December 23, 2026 · confirmed by the organizer (source)
Advent SundaysGaudete, 13 DecemberChristmas Eve
Dates and hours
- November 20, 2026 to December 23, 2026Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
Hours · Mon–Sun 11:00–21:00
- Nov 20, 2026 · (Official opening at 18:00.)
- Nov 22, 2026 · closed (Totensonntag.)
Wittelsbacherplatz sits between Odeonsplatz and the Brienner Straße, and since 2005 a medieval market has filled it in Advent. The organizer opens it at 18:00 on Friday 20 November 2026 and keeps one set of hours every day after that, 11:00 to 21:00. Pair it with the Residenz courtyard market around the corner and you've covered the north side of the old town in one evening.
Expect timber stalls and crafts made in front of you by sellers in period costume. The square shuts on Totensonntag, which falls on 22 November, and the last day is 23 December.
Worth knowing
- Walk here from Marienplatz through the Theatinerstraße and continue to the Residenz courtyard afterwards.
Quick answers about Munich Medieval Christmas Market
When is the medieval Christmas market in Munich in 2026?
The Munich medieval Christmas market on Wittelsbacherplatz runs from 20 November to 23 December 2026, closed on 22 November. It opens daily from 11:00 to 21:00.
When does Munich Medieval Christmas Market open in 2026?
Munich Medieval Christmas Market opens on November 20, 2026 and closes on December 23, 2026. Those dates are confirmed by the organizer.
In the journal and guides
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When do Christmas markets open in Germany in 2026?
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When do Europe's Christmas markets open and close in 2026?
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