Christkindlmarkt Bad Tölz
Set along the historic Marktstraße with its painted facades, around forty decorated wooden huts offer handcrafted gifts, jewelry, carved figurines, and traditional Bavarian snacks. Visitors can watch local craftspeople at work, enjoy hot glühwein and roasted almonds, or watch the children's carousel by the fountain. Regional choirs and music groups perform seasonal songs on the stage near the large Christmas tree.
What to Expect
Around 40 festive wooden stalls set against historic Lüftlmalerei townhouses.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Old Town
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Tourist-Information Bad Tölz
Food & Drink
Visitors can enjoy regional specialties, bratwurst, gingerbread, roasted almonds, Glühwein, and hot punch.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and christmas-market shoppers
Vibe
Festive and traditional
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Market: daily 11:00–19:00; December 24: 10:00–14:00. Music performances: daily at 17:00, with additional performances at 14:00 on weekends.
Tips & Advice
- Bring the children on December 6 with their wish lists for the Christkindl post office. St. Nicholas arrives by sleigh afterwards and has small gifts for good children.
- Come on December 12 for the evening Krampuslauf, when masked figures with loud bells parade through the Marktstraße for a spooky but harmless thrill.
- Visit on a weekend if you want more music, since the stage near the Christmas tree has an extra afternoon performance on top of the daily one.
- Come on November 29 to combine the market with Christmas shopping, when Bad Tölz shops open on Sunday afternoon.
- Book the market package for a Saturday to get the horse-sleigh or carriage ride, plus a Bavarian Brotzeit and Glühwein.
Special Events & Promotions
- November 29: shops in Bad Tölz open on Sunday afternoon alongside the market.
- December 6: the Christkindl post office opens on the stage at the Winzerer Denkmal. Then St. Nicholas arrives by horse-drawn sleigh at the Stadtmuseum to visit the children.
- December 12: the Großer Krampuslauf, a parade of masked, bell-ringing Krampus figures, runs through the Marktstraße in the evening.
- Weekends: an extra afternoon music performance on the stage by the big Christmas tree.
- Bookable packages: one includes a Saturday sleigh or carriage ride, Brotzeit and Glühwein, with optional hotel nights. A group package adds a guided walk and a meal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for children?
A children's carousel turns in front of the fountain. On December 6 kids can bring wish lists to the Christkindl post office, then meet St. Nicholas, who arrives by horse-drawn sleigh at the Stadtmuseum. Family carriage rides are also part of the program.
Is there live music?
Yes. Artists, choirs and music groups from Bad Tölz and the region perform every day on the stage near the big Christmas tree. Weekends have an extra afternoon set.
What food and drink is there?
There's Glühwein, hot punch, roasted almonds, chestnuts, hearty bratwurst, sweet gingerbread and regional specialties from the Tölzer Land.
What can I shop for?
Around 40 decorated wooden huts sell gifts, handmade jewelry and carved figures. You can also watch traditional craftspeople at work.
Is there a package for an overnight trip?
Yes. A market package includes a horse-sleigh or carriage ride on Saturdays, otherwise a town tour or a marionette theater visit. It also includes a Bavarian Brotzeit and Glühwein, with an option for two nights in a hotel. A group package with a guided walk and a meal is also offered.
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