Munich · Germany

Munich Christkindlmarkt

Munich — contextual destination photograph — Background image for Munich; not a photograph of a confirmed current event. Image: Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original on Wikimedia Commons. Resized and converted to WebP.

Marienplatz brings Munich's Christmas-market tradition into the heart of the city. Keep the itinerary loose: browse, find something warming and spend time exploring the streets around the square.

Destination background

Munich is located on the river Isar north of the Alps. It is the seat of the Upper Bavarian administrative region. With 4,800 people per km2, Munich is Germany's most densely populated municipality.

Adapted background from Wikipedia contributors, Munich, CC BY-SA 4.0. This reference describes the place or tradition, rather than a current event programme.

Make it your own journey

Seasonal programmes, access and availability vary. Check the official source before arranging travel.

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