When I heard that the Christkindl Markt at the Kriegerdenkmal was shut down, I was a bit…read moredisappointed as I always loved to go there. It had always been some kind of ritual to go there to get some Gluehwein or Kinderpunsch with my friends. However, to open a Christkindl Markt near the Altstadtgalerie seemed to be the perfect substitution, which I wanted to check out when I visited my family in Germany. The new place for the Christmas market is perfect. I tried some Bratwurstsemmel, some sort of Gluehwein (I guess it was called Gurantana), and bought some very cute earrings made out of beer crown caps.

I used to work there for several years and, although I have seen this place day by day - hours by…read morehours it was stayed a very romantic and beautiful Christmas Market. The scenery itself is unique. They have a broad variety of different foods such as German sausages, Sauerkraut, Glühwein (mulled wine), etc. Moreover, there you can buy everything for Christmas - from funny luminous Santa-Style caps to high quality woodcarvings. It is one of the most beautiful Christmas Markets in this part of Germany. It gets just four stars because the stalls, which sell underwear, socks, and bags destroy a little bit the atmosphere. Although it is funny to see such stuff on a Xmas market.

It's small but quite fun and has very good food…read more This Christmas market is pretty small but makes up for it with the novelty factor of being medieval themed, and with having some of the better food options of the different Christmas markets we've tried. You can also get some flaming mulled wine (Feuerzangenbowle). In all, definitely a market you should check out, and there are plenty of shops and sights in the area in case you want to do something else before or after.

This is my absolute favourite Christmas market in Munich. It's not very big but done beautifully…read moreand is completely different to all the other markets in town for one main reason - it's medieval style. Traditional craftsmen selling everything from hand made glass ornaments trough to cross bows, swords, shields and so on. Everyone working at the market is dressed in medieval costumes and all the food is cooked over wood fire and the dishes are also old medieval delicacies. The place is packed with people so you need to be patient. The food stalls are packed and you can expect line ups on weekends. This is an extremely popular market with the locals and you will feel it the moment you step in. I would come here everyday if I could. One of the most beautifully done markets in my opinion :-))

This was probably our favorite Christmas market! While it can get crowded through the narrow…read morestreets, it feels like it's own little magical world. There aren't too many food stalls so if you're looking to eat it's not the best place, but plenty of drink and some crafts. It's not very big, nor is there very much, but feeling (artificially) enclosed within the trees is pretty cool.

A gorgeous small Christmas market in Haidhausen. There are a number of gift shops and you can also…read morebuy different clothing items like sweaters and so on. This market unlike others does not have a lot of food stalls and hence a little less crowded. They have a big drinks stall that serves Feuerzangenbowle and it's ok but not great. The food choices are limited but there is a really nice stall serving fabulous pomme frite and also a stall that serves fabulous potato rosti. I also got to sample the mini pizzas Bavarian style which was fabulous. I really liked this market and it is beautifully decorated and less crowded than many of the other ones around the city. A place I would gladly return to any time.

It's a smaller Christkindelmarkt but very nice with good options! Definitely worth a visit -- and…read morethey have their Krampus run on Dec 6 if you'd like to experience it and miss the huge crowds of the central market Krampus! They hit harder here however so be ready or get out of the way!

I want to say that if you didn't know this market was here, you'd walk right past it. But that's…read morenot really true. It is kind of tucked away from one side of the touristy area, but if you're on the opposite street, you'll run right into it. There are many entrances to this market, and many different hallways leading to other areas, stuffed with stalls and stores. We wandered in off of one of the side alleys, not really knowing what to expect. The first courtyard we entered had the "standard" stalls, offering food and crafts, but no drinks. There are signs posted around the corners of every courtyard, reminding visitors that the market continues *that way*, or that there are more stalls to shop at *this way*. It was handy, as it could be easy for those unfamiliar with the space to get turned around. We found ourselves in this market several times during our 5-day stay in Salzburg, and though we never bought anything, it was a nice place to visit, stroll and waste some time.

This was a very fun market! It was very large and there were lots of stalls to choose from. I was…read morea little disappointed in the gleuwine mugs but I was able to get a cute one while we were at the fortress. In general everyone spoke basic english, so communicating wasn't a problem. We had one of the best things (I think) which was a "donut" topped with cheese and garlic. The first few gleuwines we tried (don'tHodge me!!), weren't that special. They really just tasted like hot wine. I think the type of wine used makes a big difference. Before we left, we had a white gleuwine and it was FANTASTIC. All in all the people were friendly and the shops offered a pretty good variety of things to buy if you were shopping for gifts. We are really here mainly for the food, drink and atmosphere. This market for sure had all 3!! You should come check out out!!

Stop #5 of Christmas markets of our trip, and the best one in comparison by far. All seem to offer…read moresimilar booths, but the booths at this one were a lot more plentiful and had a much better aesthetic. Some of the displays were absolutely stunning. The glühwein offerings were good; I was surprised at how good the mulled white wine was at Speck Willi ( stand no. 2). There was also wonderful food and drinks all around.

This was our first Christmas market during our trip and it did not disappoint. It honestly had the…read moremost mug selection that we saw during our entire trip. You cannot go wrong at this market. There's so much to eat, see, and buy. I definitely picked up a bunch of cute ornaments here. I would recommend going earlier in the day to get your shopping and exploring done and then coming back later in the night for the lights and the vibes. It gets pretty crowded at night.

We visited Munich in late November and we were so excited to visit the holiday markets…read more Christkindlmarkt at Marienplatz is huge and there are many vendors both in the main area, as well as along nearby streets. This market is very popular and the crowds back this up. If you visit during the day it's slightly less crowded, and in the evening it's packed with people drinking gluhwein up until the market closes. The booths offer a variety of items, food and drinks and you'll find a lot of gluhwein options with a variety of mugs. If you purchase gluhwein there will be a pfand charge that you can get back if you return the mug. You'll be able to find ornaments, soaps, honey, crafts, decorations, toys, and more as you browse. There are some booths that have similar items, as well as some booths with unique items. It's worth looking through all of them if you're looking for gifts. The food offerings are also great, you can find sausages, spätzle, sweets, and more. It's all delicious and there are multiple booths offering these things so you can find a shorter line to make your purchases. Other than the market, the city center itself is gorgeous. If you're there at the right time you'll be able to hear the clock chime and see the animatronics in action. It's very cool to see. We walked through this area multiple days, both to shop and also just to enjoy the lively energy as we were headed to our next location.

if you're in Munich when this market is taking place you are definetely lucky.!…read moreThis is sort of a designers market in which to find from fine jewelery to high-quality-trousers! If you do not intend to buy, it's worth having a look around and feed your eyes. It is indeed made with dedication: very nice ambience and very rare-nice stuff to see and buy. (the new way of a Christmas Market!)

There wasn't much going on when we visited this small Christmas Market tucked away inside the…read moreChinese Gardens. It was cold, rainy and windy that day, but that didn't stop the crowds at the Marienplatz Market. I'm guessing it's because this one takes a bit of effort to get to, maybe? At any rate, it wasn't very crowded, so it didn't take long for us to get through the stalls, perusing crafts, food and drinks. The only form of shelter was underneath the Chinese Tower, and it was, of course, crowded that day. We were able to find a couple of seats at one of the long tables near the entrance, but we didn't stay there long. Maybe I expected too much from this one, but it wasn't as impressive as we'd hoped it would be. There weren't many stalls, and the offerings seemed to be the same as what we could get at Marienplatz. With the rain and cold, and having to slog through the mud, we didn't stay very long. We did two passes through the market itself, then briefly considered stopping at the restaurant, before making our way back out to head back to Marienplatz for lunch. I'm glad we went, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go back.

A small but lovely Christmas market located in the Englishgarten :-) if you are looking for…read moresomething away from the hustle and bustle of the city this is not a bad choice. There are quite a few stalls selling food, mulled wine, decorations and gift items. There is also a nice children's area with rides and play areas. It is not as busy as the markets in the city and you can enjoy a nice evening or afternoon walking around without being pushed around specially on a weekend :-)

Another day, another Munich Christmas Market. We stumbled upon this one accidentally, after turning…read moreright when leaving Hofbräuhaus, instead of turning left and heading back the way we came. The random wanderings led us towards Residenzplatz and Odeonsplatz, where we saw the lit up sign on the archway leading to the market situated inside Residenzplatz. It's smaller, of course - they have less space to work with, after all. But, it had the same selection of food and drink that some of the bigger Christmas Markets had, as well as a nice selection of crafts (including jewelry). The difference with this market was the section near the back dedicated to Christmas and Christmas-themed dioramas. I was fascinated by the singing moose, who told stories and sang songs (in German, of course). Best I could tell with my broken German is that he was teeing up what visitors would encounter in each of the dioramas past him. I wish I understood more German, as there were quite a few of the settings that made us quirk an eyebrow and question the goings on. We did visit this market on two different occasions, partaking in the feel of the market (I loved that it was next to the Residenz) and the stories of the dioramas.

Munich is overrun with Christmas markets during the holiday season, but this is one of the smaller…read moreyet better markets in town. It's located in the middle of a square of tall buildings which help shield the blustery cold and wind, and it's well laid out so you can browse all the stands. There's a good mix of shopping, entertainment, food, and of course gluhwein! While we were there, lots of local entertainers were putting on shows, including a fantastic children's choir singing holiday songs and an old man playing "O Holy Night" on his tuba. This is a beautiful little market too, with twinkling lights and lovely decor. Worth going out of your way to stop here, especially if you're into Christmas markets (and who isn't)?