Munich Residenz Christmas Village
Weihnachtsdorf im Kaiserhof der Residenz48°08′ N 11°35′ EMunichfrom Nov 16Seasonal
The Christmas village in the Residenz's Kaiserhof suits families who like a walled courtyard with fairy-tale puppet scenes, and it runs from 16 November to 22 December 2026, four days before Marienplatz opens; it shuts on Totensonntag, 22 November.
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Munich Residenz Christmas Village runs November 16, 2026 to December 22, 2026 · confirmed by the organizer (source)
Advent SundaysGaudete, 13 DecemberChristmas Eve
Dates and hours
- November 16, 2026 to December 22, 2026Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
- November 17, 2025 to December 22, 2025Announcedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
Hours · Mon–Sun 11:00–21:00
- Nov 22, 2026 · closed (Totensonntag. The organizer lists the village as closed that day.)
- Dec 22, 2026 · 11:00–20:00 (Last day.)
The Kaiserhof is one of the inner courtyards of the Residenz palace, and the organizer sets up more than 50 stalls of crafts, nativity figures, food and drink there from 16 November to 22 December 2026. Puppet scenes from Grimm tales stand at stations around the yard, which makes it an easy stop with children. Free Kasperl puppet shows and face painting run in the fairy-tale forest on set afternoons, so check the organizer's page for the days before you go.
Quick answers about Munich Residenz Christmas Village
Is the Residenz Christmas village in Munich free?
Yes. The organizer of the Christmas village in the Residenz's Kaiserhof says entry is free, and the puppet theatre and face painting cost nothing either.
When is the Residenz Christmas village open in 2026?
The Christmas village in Munich's Residenz runs from 16 November to 22 December 2026, daily from 11:00 to 21:00. It closes on Totensonntag, 22 November, and shuts at 20:00 on 22 December.
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