Last updated: 11. November 2024
Experience the Christmas season in Garmisch-Partenkirchen! Our event guide provides you with a comprehensive overview of all festive activities in the region. From traditional Christmas markets to winter events, you'll find all the essential information here.
Around the historic marketplace and the picturesque pedestrian zone, winter activities abound. The traditional Christmas market at Richard-Strauss-Platz invites visitors with regional specialties and handcrafted products, while the Zugspitze provides an impressive backdrop. Along Ludwigstraße, festively decorated stalls and cozy winter gardens line up side by side.
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen Holiday Markets and Shopping
Garmisch Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Variety of handicrafts and culinary delicacies
- Description
- The Christkindlmarkt at Richard-Strauss-Platz offers a variety of handicrafts and culinary delicacies. Visitors can find warm knit hats, long underwear, amber, tea and coffee specialties, honey and marmalade, as well as artisanal Christmas ornaments and decorative lanterns. Kids love the carousel and cookie baking activities.
- Where
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen | More Info : Garmisch Christmas Market
Munich Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique nativity scenes and handicrafts from regional and handmade offerings.
- Description
- The Munich Christmas Market is a traditional Christmas market at Marienplatz, dating back to the 14th century. It offers a variety of handicrafts, delicious food, and a romantic atmosphere.
- Where
- Munich | More Info : Munich Christmas Market
Tollwood Winter Festival
- What to Expect
- International circus productions and sustainable gastronomy.
- Description
- The Tollwood Winter Festival features a variety of international productions, street theater, bio-gastronomy, and handicrafts from around the world. Traditionally, the festival ends with the Tollwood New Year's Eve party and the midnight waltz on the Theresienwiese.
- Where
- Munich | More Info : Tollwood Winter Festival
Pink Christmas
- What to Expect
- Daily entertainment by DJ James Munich and drag star Gene Pascale.
- Description
- Pink Christmas is a queer Christmas market located on Stephansplatz in Munich. 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
Bad Tölz Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional handicrafts and culinary specialties.
- Description
- The Tölzer Christkindlmarkt transforms the historic market street into a sparkling festival hall filled with glittering lights and enticing scents. Here, you can find traditional handicrafts, culinary delights, and a diverse atmosphere.
- Where
- Bad Tölz | More Info : Bad Tölz Christmas Market
Christmas Market at Stephansplatz
- What to Expect
- Unique atmosphere with drag shows and local specialties.
- Description
- The Pink Christmas on Stephansplatz is a Christmas market that stands out for its unique atmosphere and diversity. It offers Christmas gifts and delicious food, as well as music and events like drag shows.
- Where
- Munich | More Info : Christmas Market at Stephansplatz
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Night of the Proms
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of pop and classical music.
- Description
- The Night of the Proms is an annual concert series that combines pop and classical music. The event is accompanied by the Antwerp Philharmonic Orchestra and the Fine Fleur Choir and features a variety of well-known musicians and bands.
- Where
- Munich | More Info : Night of the Proms
We Sing the Most Beautiful Christmas Carols Together
- What to Expect
- Active participation of the audience in a joint Christmas carol singing
- Description
- Claudia Koreck and her band invite you to a special musical experience for the second time 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 the upcoming Christmas.
- Where
- Munich | More Info : We Sing the Most Beautiful Christmas Carols Together
The Great Christmas Gala of Musical Stars
- What to Expect
- Unique concert with a six-piece band.
- Description
- The Great Musical Stars Christmas Gala features a unique concert with the country's most renowned musical stars. Accompanied by a six-piece band led by Christian Frank, the artists perform thoughtful songs and Christmas melodies.
- Where
- Munich | More Info : The Great Christmas Gala of Musical Stars
Garmisch-Partenkirchen New Year’s Ski Jumping
- What to Expect
- Unique atmosphere at the Große Olympiaschanze.
- Description
- The ski jumping competitions in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on New Year's Day offer an exceptional atmosphere for sports fans. The Große Olympiaschanze is an iconic venue for both athletes and spectators.
- Where
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen | More Info : Garmisch-Partenkirchen New Year’s Ski Jumping
Herkulessaal Christmas Concerts
- What to Expect
- Masterpieces of classical music in a historic concert hall.
- Description
- In the Herkulessaal, you will find a Christmas concert featuring masterpieces by Dvořák, Vivaldi, and Tschaikowski. The Residence Soloists present classical music in one of Munich's acoustically best chamber music halls.
- Where
- Munich | More Info : Herkulessaal Christmas Concerts