Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to festive Erding! Our event guide presents the finest Christmas events and activities in our city. Whether you're a local or visitor, here you'll find everything for a atmospheric Christmas season.
The historic town square transforms into a traditional Christmas market with regional specialties and handcrafted goods. From there, the festive atmosphere extends along the Lange Zeile to Schrannenplatz, where the scent of roasted almonds and mulled wine welcomes visitors. The surrounding alleys offer additional Christmas surprises, while Fischer and Haager Streets invite strolling with their atmospheric illumination.
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Traditional Christmas market with live Advent music and creative children's programs.
The Munich Christmas Market at Marienplatz offers a unique Christmas atmosphere with over 130 stalls offering traditional Christmas food and handmade crafts. The live Advent music from the town hall balcony and singing under the Christmas tree are additional highlights.
Where: Munich | More Info: Christmas Market at Marienplatz
Sustainable and international events on the Theresienwiese.
The Tollwood Winterfestival features a variety of events, including international circus productions, street theater, organic cuisine, and handicrafts. Traditionally, the festival ends with the Tollwood New Year's Eve party and the midnight waltz.
Where: Munich | More Info: Tollwood Winter Festival
Daily stage show with DJ James and drag star Gene Pascale.
Pink Christmas is a queer Christmas market located on Stephansplatz in Munich. Visitors can expect beautiful gift ideas, delicious food, a Prosecco bar, and a fantastic atmosphere. Daily, DJ James Munich provides entertainment with his irresistible feel-good Christmas mix.
Where: Munich | More Info: Pink Christmas
Visit of Saint Nicholas and horse-drawn carriage rides through the English Garden.
The Christmas market at the Chinese Tower offers a unique atmosphere with wooden huts, handicrafts, and art, as well as fresh delicacies. Ice stock lanes, children's carousel, horse-drawn carriages, and the tower musicians make the market a festive place.
Where: Munich | More Info: Munich Christmas Market at the Chinese Tower
Special Christmas ornaments and hand-drawn candles.
The Christkindlmarkt at Sendlinger Tor offers handmade crafts and festive treats in the heart of Munich. The stalls feature special Christmas ornaments, carved nativity scenes, or hand-drawn candles. For hunger, there are potato specialties or gingerbread, and of course, mulled wine and hot chocolate.
Where: Munich | More Info: Munich Christmas Market at Sendlinger Tor
Historically grounded medieval market design.
The Christmas market at Wittelsbacherplatz offers an authentic medieval atmosphere with historically grounded stalls and culinary specialties.
Where: Munich | More Info: Munich Christmas Market at Wittelsbacherplatz
Large outdoor ice skating event with culinary delights.
The Munich Ice Magic offers a unique ice skating experience on an impressive 750 square meter ice rink in the heart of the city. Alongside the ice skating fun, there is a variety of culinary delights in the cozy Schmankerl-Hütte and Glühwein-Alm.
Where: Munich | More Info: Munich Ice Skating at Stachus
Historic tram through festive inner city
The Christmas tram offers a 30-minute city tour through the festive inner city of Munich. With festive music, the friendly staff serve mulled wine and pastries in a beautifully decorated historic Munich tram.
Where: Munich | More Info: Munich Christmas Tram
Classical music meets international pop stars.
The Night of the Proms 2024 offers an extraordinary concert experience, with international stars of rock and pop music performing under the motto “Classical meets pop.” Accompanied by the Antwerp Philharmonic Orchestra and the Fine Fleur Choir under the direction of conductor Alexandra Arrieche, they create an evening that will linger long after the concert.
Where: Munich | More Info: Night of the Proms
Active singing of the most beautiful Christmas songs with Claudia Koreck and her band.
Claudia Koreck and her band invite you to their second special Christmas concert at the Olympic Hall. The audience can sing the most beautiful Christmas songs together with the artists, from "Oh Tannenbaum" to "Winter Wonderland". The event offers a unique atmosphere that perfectly prepares everyone for Christmas.
Where: Munich | More Info: We Sing the Most Beautiful Christmas Carols Together
Heartfelt songs and Christmas melodies by renowned musical stars.
The Great Christmas Gala of Musical Stars features a unique blend of heartfelt songs and Christmas melodies performed by renowned musical stars such as Annemieke van Dam, Ana Milva Gomes, Missy May, Jan Ammann, Lukas Perman, and Mark Seibert. The event is musically accompanied by a six-piece band led by Christian Frank.
Where: Munich | More Info: The Great Christmas Gala of Musical Stars
Unique acoustics and ornate chandeliers in the Herkulessaal.
In the Herkulessaal of the Residence, Christmas concerts take place, featuring masterpieces of classical music. The Residence Soloists perform works by Vivaldi, Corelli, and Tschaikowski.
Where: Munich | More Info: Christmas Concerts at Herkulessaal
First-time participation: Munich club Harry Klein with DJ, VJ, and a colorful drag*artist contest.
The New Year's Eve party at Tollwood Festival offers a night full of rhythm and good vibes with live bands on multiple areas. For the first time, Munich club Harry Klein is participating with DJ, VJ, and a colorful drag*artist contest. At midnight, everyone dances into the year 2025 with the traditional midnight waltz.
Where: Munich | More Info: New Year's Eve Celebration
Steep and gentle sledding tracks with views of Munich.
The Olympiaberg offers a variety of sledding tracks, ranging from steep descents for the adventurous to gentle slopes for leisurely riders. The tracks are surrounded by breathtaking views and feature a snow tubing area.
Where: Munich | More Info: Sledding at Olympiaberg