Last updated: December 01, 2024
Experience the festive winter season in the heart of Freising! Our event guide accompanies you through the diverse Advent activities and community celebrations that our historic city offers during the Christmas season.
From the traditional Christmas market at Marienplatz to the atmospheric concerts in Freising Cathedral, the winter program extends throughout the entire old town. Along the decorated main street, market stalls with regional handicrafts and culinary specialties line up. The medieval alleys and the Cathedral Hill form the characteristic backdrop for the Advent events, while the nearby communities invite you to explore the region with their own Christmas markets and traditions.
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Live Advent music from the town hall balcony
The Munich Christkindlmarkt at Marienplatz offers a unique Christmas atmosphere with over 130 stalls offering traditional Christmas food and handicrafts. 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
Unique circus productions and sustainable gastronomy.
The Tollwood Winter Festival offers a variety of international productions, street theater, and sustainable gastronomy and handicraft offerings. It is an important part of the Christmas season in Munich.
Where: Munich | More Info: Tollwood Winter Festival
Queer Christmas market with daily stage shows and highlights like drag star Gene Pascale.
Pink Christmas is a queer Christmas market in Munich, open from November 25th to December 23rd. It offers beautiful gift ideas, delicious food, a Prosecco bar, and a fantastic atmosphere. The small stage provides daily entertainment with DJ James Munich and highlights like the show Sunday with drag star Gene Pascale.
Where: Munich | More Info: Pink Christmas
Sustainable fashion and innovative materials
Heim+Handwerk is Southern Germany's largest fair for living, lifestyle, and craftsmanship. It offers a wide range of products and services, from custom-made furniture and creative home ideas to innovative start-ups and independent energy consulting.
Where: Munich | More Info: Home and Handicraft Fair
Over 400-year-old tradition with handicrafts and culinary delicacies.
The Ingolstadt Christmas market features a variety of festively decorated stalls with hot drinks, sweet and savory treats, and a colorful program. Visitors can enjoy traditional delicacies and regional specialties.
Where: Ingolstadt | More Info: Ingolstadt Christmas Market
Unique combination of traditional Christmas decorations and modern handicrafts.
The Augsburg Christkindlesmarkt is one of Germany's oldest Christmas markets, offering a diverse range of traditional Christmas decorations, handicrafts, and culinary delights.
Where: Augsburg | More Info: Augsburg Christmas Market
Contemplative atmosphere with traditional Christmas items and winter accessories.
The Caritative Christkindlmarkt Freising offers a heartwarming atmosphere on Marienplatz. Festive huts present traditional Christmas items and winter accessories. Hearty delights and sweet specialties inspire leaving the daily routine behind. An extensive program underscores the contemplative mood with puppet theater, storytellers, nostalgic carousel, and living nativity scene.
Where: Freising | More Info: Freising Christmas Market
Craft exhibitions and culinary delicacies in a romantic castle courtyard.
The Romantic Christmas Market on Thurn and Taxis Castle offers a unique atmosphere with hundreds of candles, torches, and lanterns. Traditional craftsmen present their unique items in tastefully decorated wooden huts, while a diverse culinary offer and a varied cultural program delight the visitors.
Where: Regensburg | More Info: Thurn und Taxis Christmas Market
Handicrafts and culinary specialties in Regensburg's Old Town.
The Lucrezia Market offers a rich variety of handicrafts and culinary delights in the heart of Regensburg's Old Town. Artisans and artists present their exclusive products, ranging from jewelry and sculptures to culinary specialties.
Where: Regensburg | More Info: Lucrezia Market
Classical music meets international pop and rock stars.
The Night of the Proms 2024 offers an extraordinary concert experience where classical music meets reggae, pop, rock, and singer-songwriting. International stars like Shaggy, Dave Stewart’s Eurythmics, Cutting Crew, Starship feat. Mickey Thomas, Max Giesinger, and Louis Philippson perform, accompanied by the Antwerp Philharmonic Orchestra and the Fine Fleur Choir.
Where: Munich | More Info: Night of the Proms
Contemplative songs and Christmas melodies by famous musical stars.
The Great Christmas Gala of Musical Stars features a unique concert event with renowned musical stars singing contemplative songs and Christmas melodies under the direction of Christian Frank.
Where: Munich | More Info: The great Christmas gala of musical stars